In short? A young person who is able to prove that they came to the United States as a minor, who graduates from high school (or the equivalent) and goes to college on their own dime or serves in the United States military for two years and does not commit a crime, is able to become a legal permanent resident.
They would still not be citizens, and this law would have no bearing on the legal status of their family members (who, because of current laws, could not be sponsoredby their children anyway). LPRs cannot vote and they are subject to Selective Service, and of course they would still pay taxes (which about 75% of undocumented workers also pay, by the way). They can still be deported if they commit certain crimes. Can I stress again that they will be paying taxes? They can apply for citizenship only after a full five years of permanent residency if they are not convicted of crimes.
oh so close. is widely understood those six years count toward the five years. then again, who cares if they can become citizens sooner. they will be legal.
