US Senator Alex Padilla of California reiterated his support for the ‘Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929’ bill, which he introduced last year.
The legislation would provide a pathway to lawful permanent residency for immigrants who have lived in the United States for more than seven years before filing an application, provided they have no criminal record and meet other eligibility requirements.
Padilla said the bill offers a “common-sense” fix to the US’s “outdated” immigration system.
If the proposed bill is enacted, according to Padilla’s office, more than eight million people would be eligible to apply for green cards.
The bill includes highly skilled professionals such as H-1B visa holders, who have been waiting for employment-based green cards for years.
Indians are estimated to account for nearly 80 per cent of the employment-based green card backlog, with some applicants facing waits of 15 years to several decades.
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