American Dream and Promise Act of 2025
Sponsored By: Representative Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29]
Introduced
Summary
New pathways to permanent residence. This bill would create a ten‑year conditional permanent resident status for certain people who entered as children and would add an adjustment pathway for specified Temporary Protected Status and Deferred Enforced Departure holders.
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- Young long‑term residents and DACA‑eligible people could get a ten‑year conditional status if they meet rules like continuous presence since Jan 1, 2021 and education or credential benchmarks. They could convert to full permanent residence after meeting removal‑of‑condition rules and have limits on removal while applying.
- Nationals with qualifying TPS or DED status who meet continuous‑presence rules could apply within a three‑year window and face a capped application fee of $1,140.
- The bill creates a competitive grant program to help applicants, allows fee exemptions for youth, low‑income people, foster care alumni, and those with serious disabilities, and adds a $25 supplemental surcharge to fund appointed counsel.
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8 provisions identified: 6 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Conditional green cards for Dreamers
If enacted, certain people who came as children could get a 10-year conditional green card. You would need to have lived in the U.S. since January 1, 2021, have entered at age 18 or younger, and meet school or credential rules. The bill explains what trips break presence (over 90 days at once or 180 days total) and lets the agency excuse some gaps for emergencies or authorized travel; some people removed after January 20, 2017 with 4 years of prior presence could apply from abroad. Status could be revoked only after notice and a hearing; if it ends, you return to your prior status. You could not apply for citizenship while your status is conditional.
Green card path for TPS and DED
If enacted, some people with TPS or who were DED‑eligible could apply for a green card. You would need at least 3 years of continuous presence and to file within 3 years after enactment. Waivers could apply for some inadmissibility grounds, but serious conviction‑based bars could not be waived. The bill also treats certain TPS entries as if you were inspected and admitted, removing a common barrier to adjustment.
Security checks, criminal bars, and appeals
You would need to give biometrics and pass security checks. People with any felony, three or more misdemeanors (with some exclusions), or certain domestic‑violence convictions would be ineligible unless a limited waiver applies. Officials could provisionally deny cases based on clear and convincing safety or gang concerns, but must give written reasons, at least 90 days to respond, and a second notice. You could appeal in the agency and then seek a new review in federal court within 60 days; removal would usually be paused during review. If you cannot afford a lawyer for court review, one could be appointed and paid from the surcharge account.
Privacy, documents, and withdrawal options
The government would not use application information for immigration enforcement or refer you to ICE or CBP based only on your filing. Limited sharing could happen for security checks, fraud prevention, or felony investigations, and misuse could face fines up to $10,000. Many types of documents could be used to prove identity, presence, school, or income, and the agency could ban unreliable papers after public notice. You could also withdraw your application and close your case without hurting future filings.
Work permits and travel while pending
While your application is pending, you could apply for advance parole to travel. A specific INA rule would not block this parole. If your removal is stayed or you have a protected pending application, you could apply for a work permit.
Grants to help with applications
USCIS would fund nonprofit groups to help people apply under this bill. Grants could pay for outreach, application help, and classes like English, civics, and GED prep, plus citizenship guidance. Money would be authorized each year from 2026 through 2036 and would stay available until spent.
States could expand in-state tuition
The bill would remove a federal limit so states could decide who counts as an in‑state student for tuition. This could let some noncitizen students pay in‑state rates if their state allows it. The change would take effect as if it had been in the 1996 law from the start.
New application fees and $25 surcharge
You would pay a filing fee to apply. The DREAM pathway fee could be up to $495; the TPS/DED pathway fee could be up to $1,140. A $25 surcharge would be added unless you are exempt. Exemptions would include applicants age 18 or younger, low‑income applicants (below 150% of the poverty line), people in foster care or without family support, and those with a serious disability. The surcharge money would fund court‑appointed counsel, and the government would report on the account every two years.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29]
TX • D
Cosponsors
Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7]
NY • D
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Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9]
NY • D
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Salazar
FL • R
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Lofgren
CA • D
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Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7]
WA • D
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Rep. Ramirez, Delia C. [D-IL-3]
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