H.R. 1589: American Dream and Promise Act of 2025

H.R. 1589 combines two immigration pathways in one bill. For many Dreamers, it creates a 10-year conditional permanent resident status if you arrived at age 18 or younger, have lived in the U.S. continuously since January 1, 2021, and meet school or credential requirements.

From there, you could remove the conditional label by finishing college, completing at least 2 years of a bachelor's program, serving 2 years in the military with an honorable discharge, or showing 3 years of steady work history covering at least 75% of your authorized employment period.

The bill also opens a separate path for some people with Temporary Protected Status or Deferred Enforced Departure. If your country had TPS on January 1, 2017, or you were eligible for DED on January 20, 2021, you could apply for permanent residence if you have been physically present in the U.S. for at least 3 years and file within a 3-year window.

It also limits what the government can do with your application information. The bill says that information generally cannot be used for immigration enforcement, and a knowing confidentiality violation could bring a fine of up to $10,000.

There are still hard exclusions. Applicants with certain criminal records—including any felony, three or more misdemeanors, or a misdemeanor domestic violence conviction—could be disqualified.