Section 7611 of the 2020 US National Defense Authorization of Act (NDAA) provides for the adjustment in status from temporary protected status to legal permanent residence, for Liberian nationals and their spouses and childrenWASHINGTON – The US Senate has voted to approve the 2020 US National Defense Authorization of Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2020. The bill provides Permanent Resident Status for Liberians on DED. Section 7611 allow eligible Liberians to apply for permanent residency and provide them with a pathway to citizenship. It would mandate work authorization for anyone whose application has been pending for more than 180 days. If granted, legal permanent residence would be approved as of the date of arrival in the United States.

Source: Front Page Africa December 12, 2019 23:48 UTC