1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Citizenship for Essential Workers Act . 2. Adjustment of status of essential workers (a) In general Chapter 5 of title II of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1255 et seq. ) is amended by inserting after section 245A, the following: 245B. Adjustment of status for essential workers (a) Adjustment of status for essential workers Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Homeland Security (referred to in this section as the Secretary ) or the Attorney General shall adjust to the status of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence— (1) an alien who— (A) satisfies the eligibility requirements set forth in subsection (b); and (B) submits an application and satisfies the criminal and national security background checks and payment of applicable fees pursuant to the procedures set forth in subsection (d)