To authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain individuals who are long-term United States residents and who entered the United States as children, and for other purposes.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill creates definitions In this Act: Except as otherwise specifically provided, any term used in this Act that is used in the immigration laws shall have the meaning given such term in the immigration laws, creates permanent resident status on a conditional basis for certain long-term residents who entered the United States as children Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an alien shall be considered, at the time, and provides terms of permanent resident status on a conditional basis Permanent resident status on a conditional basis is— valid for a period of 8 years, unless such period is extended by the Secretary; and subject. It relies on compliance mandates, grants, appropriations, and exemptions. The main policy areas are Education, Defense, Civil Rights, and Healthcare.
Who Benefits and How
National security and critical infrastructure stakeholders affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, Educational institutions and students affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, and Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Immigrants, asylum seekers, and border communities affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and National security and critical infrastructure stakeholders affected by the bill could lose revenue opportunities.
Key Provisions
- Creates definitions In this Act: Except as otherwise specifically provided, any term used in this Act that is used in the immigration laws shall have the meaning given such term in the immigration laws.
- Creates permanent resident status on a conditional basis for certain long-term residents who entered the United States as children Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an alien shall be considered, at the time...
- Provides terms of permanent resident status on a conditional basis Permanent resident status on a conditional basis is— valid for a period of 8 years, unless such period is extended by the Secretary; and subject...
- Creates removal of conditional basis of permanent resident status Subject to paragraph (2), the Secretary shall remove the conditional basis of an alien’s permanent resident status granted under this Act and grant...
- Creates documentation requirements An alien’s application for permanent resident status on a conditional basis may include, as proof of identity— a passport or national identity document from the alien’s country...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill creates definitions In this Act: Except as otherwise specifically provided, any term used in this Act that is used in the immigration laws shall have the meaning given such term in the immigration laws, creates permanent resident status on a conditional basis for certain long-term residents who entered the United States as children Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an alien shall be considered, at the time, and provides terms of permanent resident status on a conditional basis Permanent resident status on a conditional basis is— valid for a period of 8 years, unless such period is extended by the Secretary; and subject.
Key Policy Areas
Education, Defense, Civil Rights, Healthcare
Primary Purpose
The bill creates definitions In this Act: Except as otherwise specifically provided, any term used in this Act that is used in the immigration laws shall have the meaning given such term in the immigration laws, creates permanent resident status on a conditional basis for certain long-term residents who entered the United States as children Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an alien shall be considered, at the time, and provides terms of permanent resident status on a conditional basis Permanent resident status on a conditional basis is— valid for a period of 8 years, unless such period is extended by the Secretary; and subject.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- National security and critical infrastructure stakeholders affected by the bill
- Educational institutions and students affected by the bill
- Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
- Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Immigrants, asylum seekers, and border communities affected by the bill
- National security and critical infrastructure stakeholders affected by the bill
- Educational institutions and students affected by the bill
- Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Durbin (for himself and Mr. Graham) introduced the following …
Stakeholder Effects
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Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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