Bill > S1667

This bill, titled the "America's CHILDREN Act of 2023" or the "Protecting Children of Long-Term Visa Holders Act of 2023," aims to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize lawful permanent resident status for certain college graduates who entered the United States as children. Specifically, the bill would allow individuals who have been lawfully present in the U.S. as dependents of nonimmigrants for at least 8 years and have graduated from a U.S. institution of higher education to apply for permanent residence, provided they meet certain eligibility criteria. The bill also includes provisions to protect the child status of these individuals and allow them to retain their priority dates for immigration purposes.