Bill · S. 5521· Senate(119-S-5521)
Ukrainian Adjustment Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 9/24/2026
- Last activity
- 9/24/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Lisa Murkowski
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the Ukrainian Adjustment Act of 2026. It allows certain eligible citizens and nationals of Ukraine to adjust their status to become lawful permanent residents of the United States. To qualify, individuals must pass background checks, have been admitted or paroled into the U.S., and be physically present in the country. The bill includes specific protections for family members, battered spouses, and individuals with pending applications. It also waives certain application fees and exempts applicants from standard numerical immigration caps.
Yes· 3 of 11
Would immigrants be better off under this?+8
The legislation directly benefits eligible Ukrainian immigrants by granting them a streamlined path to permanent residency.
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?+8
The bill provides a clear and streamlined pathway to lawful permanent residency for eligible nationals of Ukraine.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+6
Young adult nationals of Ukraine gain permanent residency and work authorization stability through the adjustment process.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Lawful Permanent Residency: Under Section 2(b), eligible Ukrainians can apply to adjust their status to become lawful permanent residents, giving them long-term stability and security in the United States.
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Protection for Battered Spouses: Under Section 2(e), spouses who have faced abuse or extreme cruelty are still eligible to apply for status adjustment even if their marriage has been terminated, ensuring they are not trapped by domestic violence.
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Fee Relief: Under Section 2(i), the Secretary is prohibited from charging fees beyond basic processing costs and must allow applicants to apply for a waiver of those fees, making the process more financially accessible.
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Protection While Pending: Under Section 2(j), applicants with pending cases cannot be removed from the country, considered unlawfully present, or classified as unauthorized aliens while waiting for a final decision.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Strict Criminal Conduct Exclusions: Under Section 2(c)(2), the Secretary is explicitly barred from waiving certain grounds of inadmissibility if an applicant committed criminal conduct within the United States on or after February 20, 2014, which could negatively impact individuals who made mistakes but are seeking a fresh start.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants+8Good For Low Income Households+6Good For Middle Aged+6Good For Women+6Good For Young Adults+6Good For Children+5Good For Seniors+5Good For Middle Class Households+4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Pathway To Citizenship+8Improves Poverty Reduction+4
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+5
- 9/24/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Richard BlumenthalDemocrat · Connecticut
Christopher CoonsDemocrat · Delaware