The Philippine Star

Seven-year amnesty/registry introduced in Congress

- MICHAEL J. GURFINKEL, ESQ

(Conclusion)

• “I am proud to join my colleagues in introducin­g this legislatio­n to provide these immigrants with the stability and certainty they and their families deserve.”

• “Our country relies on immigrants, both documented and undocument­ed alike.”

• “The renewing immigratio­n provisions of the immigratio­n act of 1929 would provide an estimated 7-8 million immigrants – that have been residing in the US for at least seven years – a chance to obtain lawful permanent status through registry.”

• “This bill makes a simple update to the registry law that would expand the number of immigrants who may qualify to file an applicatio­n for a green card and make permanent legal status an attainable reality for millions of immigrants moving forward.”

• “An update to the registry will restore basic rights, safety and dignity for many.”

I again want to emphasize this is a proposal at the present time, but it is really not a radical proposal. It is simply taking an existing law that has been around since 1929, and updating it for the first time in about 50 years. We will continue to follow the progress of this proposal and keep you updated in this column, as well as my YouTube Channel, US Immigratio­n TV, so make sure to like, share, and subscribe to my channel.

In addition, I have already posted a very informativ­e video on US Immigratio­n TV, which I would recommend that you watch that deals with preparing for any proposed amnesty. In that video, I offer several tips and suggestion­s, which could help you prepare for any future amnesty or change in law.

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