Supporters and activists argue that many TPS beneficiaries know no other home than the U.S. We need today, for predictability and safety, to know that families will stay together here in the United States, Cardin said.
The bill, which Van Hollen said is cosponsored by another 20 legislators, would offer more than 400,000 people currently under TPS a chance at a green card. We think we re in a much better position right now to be able to move forward with the SECURE Act, Cardin said. We recognize there s going to be challenges. That s why what we re doing here in this news conference is so important. It s to get as much community support as possible to move the SECURE Act.
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Dems Propose Pathway To Citizenship For TPS Holders
Law360 (February 8, 2021, 8:49 PM EST) U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., has reintroduced legislation that would render migrants fleeing war or natural disaster eligible for a green card, in a proposal that would offer a pathway to citizenship for migrants who receive impermanent relief from deportation with Temporary Protected Status.
The Safe Environment from Countries Under Repression and Emergency, or SECURE, Act would allow TPS holders to apply for a green card if they have been present in the United States for at least three years and have not been convicted of multiple crimes.