The problem is, creating a new type of permanent legal status probably comes with a boatload of complications that would be a headache for both the government and the beneficiaries.

Like how do you have permanent legal status, but not allowed to travel for example...are they effectively trapping a group of people in the USA and threatening them with a 10 year ban if they dare to leave the country?

How do you have permanent legal status, but then are told to pay more taxes just because you aren't a citizen, or just because you have this legal status?

Sure they can create any type of new legal status category, but it seems like it would backfire in the long run.

Also, lets say they simply just give us TPS for example, but look at the fiasco now with TPS...doesn't seem so stable anymore.

Sure I guess I can live with some type of second class resident status, but it seems so counterproductive for everyone involved.