S. 2468, introduced in July 2025, would update federal immigration law to expand who can apply for legal permanent residency (green card status) under a provision called "registry." Currently, this benefit is only available to people who entered the United States before specific historical dates—July 1, 1924 or January 1, 1972. The bill would change this to allow anyone who has lived in the U.S. continuously for at least seven years to apply for registry status, regardless of when they arrived. This change would primarily benefit long-term undocumented immigrants and others who don't fit the current eligibility windows but have established deep roots in the country. The bill would take effect 60 days after it becomes law, if enacted.
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