This bill seeks to significantly update Section 249 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, which currently allows certain individuals who entered the United States before January 1, 1972, to apply for lawful permanent resident status through a process known as "registry." The proposed changes would modernize this provision by removing the outdated fixed entry date. Specifically, the bill amends the eligibility criteria to require that an applicant must have entered the United States at least 7 years before the application date . This change effectively creates a rolling eligibility window, making the registry process accessible to a broader population of long-term residents. The amendments are set to take effect 60 days after the bill's enactment.