Fact Sheet: The Dignity Act of 2025 (H.R. 4393)

1. The "Dignity Program": A Path for Long-Term Residents

The centerpiece of the bill is a 7-year legal status for undocumented individuals who have lived in the U.S. since before December 31, 2020. As part of our new public awareness campaign, “The Dignity Program,” Haven for Humanity (H4H) seeks to address widespread public misunderstanding of the Dignity Act and to provide a clear, fact-based explanation of what the legislation proposes.

• Requirements: Applicants must pass a criminal background check, remain employed or in school, and pay $7,000 in restitution over the 7-year period.

• Benefits: Participants receive a legal work permit and protection from deportation. They are exempt from FICA taxes but are ineligible for federal benefits such as Social Security or Medicare during this period.

• Outcome: Upon successful completion, individuals receive "Dignity Status," a renewable 7-year non-immigrant status that allows them to live and work in the U.S. indefinitely.

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