Several Democrats have introduced a reform to the 1929 Immigration Law that, if approved, would be an opportunity for eight million undocumented immigrants.
On Wednesday, Democratic Representatives Zoe Lofgren (CA), Norma Torres (CA), Grace Meng (NY), Lou Correa (CA), Adriano Espaillat (NY) and Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL) introduced the bill "Renewal of the Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929," better known as the Registration Act.
The Registration Act allows undocumented immigrants who were living in the United States before January 1, 1972, to apply for legal resident status. The current bill seeks to change that date to help millions of people obtain legal immigration status, provided they meet certain requirements, including demonstrating at least seven years of residence in the country and having no criminal record.
If this project is approved, it would allow eight million undocumented immigrants, who have lived in the United States for at least seven years, to apply for residency as a first step towards citizenship.
Congressman Garcia of Illinois said, “Today there is renewed hope for millions of immigrants who have lived in our country, raised families, bought homes and been part of our communities, sometimes for decades,” and added that “This bill provides an opportunity to give peace of mind and a legal path to approximately 8 million immigrants.”.
The Registration Act was last amended in 1986, when it was implemented as the cutoff date for immigrants to register as having entered the U.S. by January 1, 1972. This date was the date of entry into the U.S. and apply for a green card. Since 1986, more than 73,000 immigrants have obtained permanent residency under this law, but it is now more difficult, or nearly impossible, due to the entry cutoff date.
The reform must pass an initial test in the House of Representatives, then go to the Senate, and finally be signed by President Joe Biden.
News report based on information from: Univision and Telemundo.
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