Pathway to citizenship for essential workers

Padilla supports an expedited pathway to citizenship for unauthorized immigrants who are essential workers. He said his bill would provide that pathway to any essential worker, and wants to move as quickly as possible on immigration reform.

Context: The source does not specify the bill’s eligibility rules beyond essential-worker status or the steps and timeline for the pathway.

In their own words

My bill says any essential worker deserves a pathway to citizenship.

The source

New York Times: California's First Latino Senator Wants Immigration ...

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