On Tuesday, the U.S. President Joe Biden announced that he will make a comprehensive new policy to secure hundreds of thousands of people who are married to American citizens from deportation. Democrats eagerly expected this move as it becomes a major decision on immigration in an election year.
Among other things, the US president plans to launch this initiative while at the same time celebrating what is known as “Dreamers” directive which was started during Obama’s tenure. The directive historically offered protection against deportation for young undocumented immigrants.
Sources familiar with the matter have said that nearly 490,000 immigrant spouses of U.S. nationals will be eligible to apply for “in-place parole”. The program not only protects them from being extradited but also issues them with work permits if they have stayed in the country for at least ten years. Anonymity was requested by these sources because they were not authorized to make public statements about it.
The White House chose not to respond on Monday regarding this announcement.
This declaration happens at a critical moment for Biden administration. In his early days as president, Biden pledged America would grant wider relief for millions of its non-permanent legal status immigrants. Nevertheless, having seen record high immigration figures, Biden is also getting ready for possible re-election. For instance; Donald TrumpThe most recent changes in policies show stricter stances. For example earlier this month Biden restricted border crossing such that it reminded critics about Trump’s time as president.
Biden’s political friendsmanship has faced criticism from some quarters over recent tough measures taken at southern borders over asylum-seekers’ cases. In supporting forthcoming communications and talking about how these would bring tears of joy and relief Nanette Barragan became an advocate for Rep., D –Calif., who chairs the Congressional Hispanic Caucus
Some families concerned influenced by Joe Biden’s new polices are projected to attend an afternoon event taking place in White House tomorrow. For a long time now Administration officials have been considering different mechanisms that would help to protect immigrants who have strong ties in the country but do not have legal status. Immigrants can later apply for permanent residency and acquire U.S citizenship among other rights that they are entitled. Additionally, this power has also been extended to other groups such as non-documented service members and their dependents.
“I was talking about securing the border” Biden announced during his June 4 White House event when he introduced his order to halt asylum processing of many immigrants. Referencing – it’s how I talk about our immigration system getting better in a few weeks’ time.
President Biden is also anticipated to extend visa eligibility beyond only temporary work authorization, which is currently given, for recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Even though these individuals have strong links with America, supporters of immigration still struggle with being legal citizens.
“We must rise above historical moments,” said Ashley de Azevedo, president of the American Federation of Families, an advocacy group for U.S. citizens married to foreigners. .
There could be legal challenges similar to those faced by the DACA program against Biden’s use of this authority, despite overwhelming support from his backers. The White House plans to honor a program that was launched 12 years ago today by former president Barack Obama for young immigrants known as “Dreamers”.
The Congressional Latino Caucus has asked President Biden in the past weeks to shield spouses of U.S citizens from removal and also for him to give work permits to graduates from American universities who came without papers while they were still kids.
Some several democrats from the house will return back to Washington announce it, which is anticipated as a rousing reception within their own ranks.
According to Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), “Justice” stated when people have waited but are so critical for many families and communities. It is long overdue justice.”
The policy could be politically beneficial for Biden, according to its supporters.
“Immigrant and Latino voters will surely show their gratitude at November’s ballot,” predicted Gustavo Torres, president of CASA in Action.
In contrast, Donald Trump said that if elected he would deport millions of immigrants. His campaign language maintained an anti-immigration stance throughout.
However, Republicans have criticized Biden’s policies toward longtime residents of the United States. According to Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas), it was a “huge magnet” for potential migrants that would “draw more people” into the country.
