Strengthening Our Workforce Act of 2025

This bill would create a new 2‑year legal status with work permission for certain immigrants already living in the United States. If they meet work and background rules during those two years, they would be moved to permanent residence (a green card) at the end, without being limited by visa caps.

Key points

• Who could apply: People who were in the U.S. on January 1, 2024, and have stayed since then, including those without legal status, DACA recipients, or some with work‑authorized visas. They must apply, pay a fee, and show at least 100 days of work in certain jobs the bill defines.
• What the 2‑year status requires: Stay in the U.S. and keep working at least 100 days each year for two years in those jobs; follow the law.
• What happens after 2 years: If they pay a fee and pass another background check, the government would convert them to a green card automatically (unless they object). There is no quota limit on these green cards.
• Who is not eligible: People with certain crimes or security issues, including any felony; three or more misdemeanors (with exceptions like simple cannabis possession and some non‑violent protest offenses); or certain domestic‑violence misdemeanors unless they were victims. Limited waivers may be allowed for humanitarian reasons or family unity.

In short, the bill offers a 2‑year, work‑authorized status that can lead to a green card for qualifying immigrants who have been here since early 2024 and keep steady work in defined roles, while screening out people with serious criminal or security problems.