Undocumented immigrants eligible for ‘dignity program’ under bill
February 11, 2022
The Board legislation was unveiled on Tuesday that would assist millions of undocumented immigrants with legal protection and a possible path towards citizenship. The “dignity program” proposed by Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, allows undocumented immigrants that have resided in the U.S. for at least five years could work while paying $1,000 a year into a new fund supporting job training for American workers. After 10 years, the immigrants would be eligible for a five-year “redemption program.” This program would require immigrants to partake in civics education and community service, with the possibility of being considered eligible for citizenship through existing procedures for naturalization.
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