The Cuban Adjustment Act

The Cuban Adjustment Act, passed in 1966, is a U.S. law that allows Cuban citizens who have been in the United States for at least one year to apply for permanent residence (a green card). It was created to offer a pathway to legal status for Cubans fleeing economic or political hardships. The law recognizes the unique immigration circumstances of Cubans and provides a faster route to citizenship compared to other nationalities. It remains an important provision for many Cubans seeking to settle permanently in the U.S.