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Alex Padilla: Adjustment of status is the statutory process by which immigrants may apply for lawful permanent residence, often called…

On the recordJuly 2, 2026
Adjustment of status is the statutory process by which immigrants may apply for lawful permanent residence, often called a ‘green card,’ from within the United States.
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Alex Padilla
Democratic · California

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Senator Padilla explaining adjustment of status.

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