US lawmaker revives bill offering Green Card pathway for H-1B visa holders

A Democratic senator has renewed his push for legislation that would create a pathway to lawful permanent residency for millions of long-term US residents, including H-1B visa holders. If enacted, the proposal would allow individuals who have lived continuously in the US for at least seven years to apply for permanent residency.California Senator Alex Padilla on Monday reaffirmed support for his Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929 Bill, first introduced last year. He described the measure as a "commonsense" fix to what he called an "outdated" immigration system and said it was aimed at countering President Donald Trump's "systemic attacks" on immigrants."A year ago, I introduced this bill to push back against the Trump administration's cruel treatment of hardworking immigrants," Padilla said. "Since then, President Trump's campaign of fear has only escalated, with families living under constant uncertainty despite having built their lives in this country.