This Act establishes a comprehensive framework to strengthen immigration enforcement, promote lawful economic contributions, and provide a structured pathway for certain undocumented individuals who entered the United States prior to the effective date of this Act to reside and work legally without immediate eligibility for permanent residency or citizenship.
Section 1. Scope and Applicability
This Act applies to undocumented individuals present in the United States prior to the effective date of this legislation.Individuals who enter the United States unlawfully after the effective date shall:- Be ineligible for the Pink Card Work Authorization Program.- Face immediate deportation proceedings upon apprehension.- Be charged with a felony for unlawful entry, with a mandatory minimum sentence of two years in federal custody, served in full without early release, followed by permanent deportation and a permanent ban on reentry.Section 2. Enhanced Criminal Penalties
Undocumented individuals who entered prior to the effective date and are convicted of a criminal offense in the United States shall:- Receive the maximum sentence prescribed by law, plus an additional two-year term.- Serve the full sentence without eligibility for early release or parole.- Be deported immediately upon completion of the sentence.- Be permanently barred from reentry into the United States, including through legal immigration processes.Section 3. Felony for Illegal Reentry
Any individual previously deported who reenters the United States unlawfully shall:- Be charged with a felony offense.- Face a mandatory minimum sentence of five years in federal custody.- Serve the full sentence without eligibility for early release.- Be deported immediately upon completion of the sentence and permanently barred from reentry.Section 4. Voluntary Departure Program
Undocumented individuals who entered prior to the effective date and voluntarily report to immigration authorities to depart the United States shall:- Be exempt from criminal penalties or prosecution related to their immigration status.- Remain eligible to apply for legal immigration status through standard procedures at a future date.Section 5. Provisions for Childhood Arrivals
Individuals brought to the United States before the age of 12, prior to the date six years before the effective date, and without criminal convictions shall:- Be granted lawful permanent resident status (green card), with all the normal benefits of a green card holder.- Be eligible to apply for United States citizenship through an expedited naturalization process.Section 6. Pink Card Work Authorization Program
Undocumented individuals who entered prior to the effective date and do not opt for voluntary departure shall apply for a "Pink Card," a renewable 10-year permit authorizing legal residence and employment in the United States.Eligibility requirements include:- Successful completion of a DHS-conducted background investigation.- Full disclosure of any use of false identification or Social Security numbers for employment purposes, with nondisclosure resulting in possible criminal prosecution and deportation.- Proof of current housing and employment, demonstrating economic self-reliance.- Individuals with prior misdemeanors or nonviolent felony convictions may be eligible if:- The sentence was fully served at least three years prior to the application.- The case is reviewed and approved by an immigration adjudication panel.Section 7. Rights and Restrictions of Pink Card Holders
Pink Card holders shall:- Be issued a unique Foreign National Identification Number (9 digits, beginning with "9") for use in place of a Social Security Number.- Be eligible to obtain a driver's license that clearly indicates non-citizen status.- Be authorized to:- Engage in lawful employment in the United States.- Pay applicable federal and state taxes.- Obtain health insurance.- Access banking and credit services.- Be eligible to renew the Pink Card every 10 years, contingent upon maintaining a clean criminal record.- Be eligible to apply for a green card after 20 years of uninterrupted legal presence on a Pink Card.Pink Card holders shall be prohibited from:- Purchasing or owning real property in the United States.- Purchasing or possessing firearms; violations shall result in prosecution and deportation.- Voting in any federal, state, or local elections.- Holding public office.- Receiving federal social services such as Medicaid during the first 10 years of Pink Card status.- Applying for permanent residency or citizenship for at least 20 years unless they voluntarily depart and re-enter legally.Section 8. Revocation of Pink Card
Pink Card holders convicted of any criminal offense during the permit term shall:- Serve the full sentence in United States custody.- Be deported immediately upon completion of the sentence.- Be permanently barred from reentry into the United States.Any Pink Card holder who fails to renew their card within 180 days of expiration shall:- Be deemed unlawfully present.- Be subject to fines and/or deportation.- Deportation under this provision shall not invoke a permanent ban on reentry unless the individual has been convicted of a felony.Section 9. Pink Card Fraud and Misuse
- Forging, selling, or using counterfeit Pink Cards shall constitute a federal felony punishable by up to 10 years imprisonment and permanent deportation.- Allowing others to use a valid Pink Card for any purpose shall result in revocation and prosecution.Section 10. Employer Compliance and Enforcement
- Employers must verify Pink Card status through E-Verify and FNIN systems.- Knowingly hiring undocumented individuals or those with expired Pink Cards shall result in:- Civil fines.- Suspension or revocation of business licenses.- Criminal charges for repeated violations.Section 11. Administrative Review and Appeals
- Individuals facing denial or revocation of Pink Card status may appeal within 30 days.- Appeals shall be heard by an immigration adjudication panel.- Work authorization is suspended during appeal unless hardship or government error is shown.Section 12. Objectives of the Act
This Act seeks to:- Enhance public safety by removing criminal offenders and deterring unlawful entry.- Facilitate lawful economic contributions through a legal work program.- Reduce identity fraud via verified legal status.- Uphold the integrity of the immigration system.- Balance enforcement with equitable opportunities for long-term undocumented individuals.- Provide a fair, limited path to citizenship for childhood arrivals (Dreamers).