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This bill provides a pathway to legal permanent residency for certain Venezuelan nationals who entered the United States on or before December 31, 2021, and have been continuously physically present in the country for at least one year. Eligible individuals can apply for adjustment of status within three years of the bill's enactment, provided they meet certain conditions such as being otherwise eligible for an immigrant visa and not being disqualified by specific criminal history (like aggravated felonies or participation in persecution). The bill allows for some flexibility in continuous physical presence, permitting absences up to 180 days in total. Applicants can receive work authorization while their application is pending, and those subject to removal proceedings can seek a stay of removal. The bill also provides that certain grounds of inadmissibility will not apply to these applicants, and it allows for administrative review of applications. Notably, spouses, children, and unmarried sons or daughters of eligible Venezuelan nationals are also able to apply. The Secretary of Homeland Security will establish a record of permanent residence for approved applicants, dating back to their original arrival in the United States, and the bill ensures that this adjustment will not reduce the number of immigrant visas available.

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