House Democrats approved two separate bills on immigration Thursday, marking the first time Congress has voted on a pathway for citizenship for undocumented immigrants since Democrats won slim majorities in both chambers of Congress with President Joe Biden in the White House. The two bills are:
American Dream and Promise Act of 2021
- If the child was 18 or below when they entered the USA
- Continuously present in the USA on and before 1/1/2021
- No crimes
- Is in school or register for ged
- Can most likely apply
Farm Act
1. Requirement for Certified Ag Worker (CAW) status
a. Temp status for those who have worked at least 180 days in the last 2 years
2. Long Term workers can apply for GC if:
a. Workers with 10 years of agricultural work before this law enactment date must complete 4 additional years of such work.
Or
b. Workers with less than 10 years of agricultural work before this law enactment date must complete 8 additional years of such work
c. Plus $1000 fine