Lawful residence and work

Proposed residence and work stages

1. After implementation

   Apply and undergo screening

   The initial application window would open within 240 days of enactment, subject to a controlling court order. The country schedule must be effective before approvals.

   Read Section 301

2. On approval

   Receive three-year provisional status

   Approved applicants would receive PADS and work authorization. Receipt would trigger the proposed permanent naturalization bar.

   Read Section 303

3. After at least three years

   Apply for renewable noncitizen residence

   Compliant participants could seek five-year ADRS. This is a separate noncitizen classification, not a green card.

   Read Section 501

4. Every five years thereafter

   Renew and continue compliance

   Updated screening, country eligibility, work or contribution requirements, tax compliance, and applicable fees would apply. No period of residence removes the proposed naturalization bar.

   Read Section 601

Timing depends on enactment and review

The draft retains regulations within 180 days, an initial application window within 240 days, and at least 24 months to apply. Approval dates are not guaranteed. Timely renewal applicants would receive specified protections during government processing delays.

The previous eight-year citizenship timeline has been removed from the revised proposal.