The SECURE Act aims to provide a pathway for certain foreign nationals from specific countries to obtain lawful permanent resident status in the United States, offering relief to individuals facing difficult circumstances in their home countries. This legislation is particularly focused on those who have been living in the U.S. under temporary protected status or similar conditions, allowing them to live and work legally in the country. Key provisions of the SECURE Act establish eligibility criteria that require applicants to have been physically present in the U.S.