The LIFE Act, which made benefits under INA 245(i) possible, was enacted on December 21, 2000. 245(i) now makes it possible for certain foreign nationals currently in the US to apply for adjustment of status even if they normally do not qualify because they entered without inspection, fell out of status or otherwise violated the terms of their non immigrant status. 245(i) does not, by itself, allow a person to apply for permanent residence, it only allows some past immigration violations to be forgiven.