The proposal, if passed, would allow people who have lived continuously in the US for at least seven years, have no criminal record, and meet other eligibility requirements to apply for lawful permanent residency and obtain a green card. The current US law allows only immigrants who have lived in the country since January 1, 1972, to apply for permanent residency through the registry process. It’s past time to modernise our immigration laws and create a fair pathway to lawful permanent residency,” Padilla said in a statement. The proposal can bring a lot of Indian diaspora clearance for availing permanent residency in the United States. It could also help children of long-term visa holders who risk losing their legal status after turning 21, who are referred to as "documented dreamers".