Senate bill offers green cards to longtime TPS holders after three years

What does this do?

S 2106 would create a pathway to permanent legal residency for people who hold or previously held Temporary Protected Status. Applicants must have lived continuously in the US for at least three years and pass criminal and national security background checks. Spouses, children, and domestic partners of qualifying applicants could also apply.

Who does it affect?

The bill affects current and former TPS holders from any country that has received a TPS designation, along with their immediate family members. Federal agencies that process immigration applications and handle enforcement would also be affected.

Why does it matter?

Applicants would receive deportation protection and work authorization while their cases are pending. The bill would also require the government to report to Congress whenever a country's TPS designation ends, covering that country's economic, political, and repatriation conditions.

What does it cost, and who pays?

• Fee capped at $1,440
• Waivers for low-income applicants
• Waivers for minors and disabled