Key Requirements for the Dignity Program (Undocumented Immigrants)

• Continuous Presence: Must have lived continuously in the U.S. since December 31, 2020 Representative Maria SalazarVisaVerge+3escobar.house.gov+3National Immigration Forum+3.

• Criminal Background Check: Must pass a check, with participants disqualified for serious criminal gang involvement National Immigration Forumescobar.house.gov.

• Restitution (“Fine”): A total of $7,000 paid over seven years into an American Worker Fund escobar.house.gov+2National Immigration Forum+2.

• Program Participation:

  • Must work or attend school for at least 4 of the 7 years (with exceptions) Landerholm Immigration, A.P.C.+6escobar.house.gov+6National Immigration Forum+6.

  • Must check in with DHS every 2 years, pay taxes, comply with laws, maintain health insurance, and avoid federal entitlements escobar.house.gov+2National Immigration Forum+2.

• Initial Enrollment:

  • Submit biometric data, sworn admission of prior illegal presence, and pay an initial $1,000 to start escobar.house.gov+2VisaVerge+2.

  • Must register or depart within 24 months of the law’s enactment CEDA+3escobar.house.gov+3National Immigration Forum+3.

• Dignity Status (upon completion):

  • Earn an indefinitely renewable 7‑year status with work and travel permission.

  • Remains ineligible for federal means‑tested benefits blog.demineimmigration.com+5escobar.house.gov+5National Immigration Forum+5.