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New Bill will allow H-1B Visa Holders to get US citizenship fast

 Indian techies in the US who are waiting for a green card are likely to be benefitted from the new bill introduced in the Congress by top four Democratic senators

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Those living in the US for seven years continuously will be eligible for permanent residency card as per a new bill introduced in US Congress. Indian techies in the US who are waiting for a green card are likely to be benefitted from the new bill introduced in the Congress by top four Democratic senators.

The new bill, introduced by Senator Alex Padilla and co-sponsored by Senators Elizabeth Warren, Ben Ray Lujan, and Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin on September 28, allows an immigrant who has lived in the US continuously for a period of seven years to qualify for a green card, reported Mint.

The Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act has introduced legislation to provide easier access to a Green Card for up to 80 lakh people including H-1B and long-term visa holders, said the report in Mint.

A Green Card, also known as a Permanent Resident Card, is a document issued to immigrants to the US as evidence that the bearer has been granted the privilege of residing permanently.

“This could have a profound impact on millions of immigrants, some who have been living, working, and contributing to the United States for decades, by allowing them to live freely without the fear of an uncertain future.”

— Alex Padilla, US Senator

Once approved, Indians could become one of the biggest beneficiaries as they currently face wait times running into decades for permanent residency on account of country quotas. The development has been welcomed by the Green Card aspirants living in the US.

“Our outdated immigration system is hurting countless people and holding back America’s economy. My bill would update the Registry cutoff date for the first time in more than 35 years so that more immigrants can apply for legal permanent residence,” Senator Padilla stated. “This could have a profound impact on millions of immigrants, some who have been living, working, and contributing to the United States for decades, by allowing them to live freely without the fear of an uncertain future,” he said.

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