The program, drafted by White House officials, would provide work authorization and protection from deportation
For undocumented immigrants married to US citizens, as long as they have lived in the United States for at least 10 years.
The proposal would also pave the way for permanent status and U.S. citizenship For some beneficiaries By removing the legal barrier that prevents those who come to the United States illegally from obtaining a green card without leaving the country.
And another, the Democrat Joe Biden His administration's plan would streamline the application process for so-called “Dreamers” and other illegal immigrants, making it easier for them to obtain temporary visas, such as H-1B visas for highly skilled workers.
According to White House sources The proposal is being announced today on the 12th anniversary of the Obama administration measure known as DACA, which protects approximately 530,000 illegal immigrants who came to the United States as children from deportation. They are commonly referred to as dreamers.
The proposal would benefit some of the estimated 1.1 million illegal immigrants who have U.S. citizen spouses, provided they meet residency requirements and other rules.
According to the latest information released by the government, there may be about 11 million immigrants living illegally in the United States.
Two weeks ago, Joe Biden tightened regulation of border crossings from Mexico in a decree. Based on the action taken by the then President, If the daily average of border crossings exceeds 2,500 people for a week, the filing of asylum applications could be suspended with some exceptions. Asylum claims for people crossing the border illegally can resume after the daily average drops below 1,500. Anyone caught crossing the border illegally during the suspension period could be deported immediately.
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