Biden Administration announces new protections for undocumented spouses of US citizens, DACA recipients
Ren Leija, Senior News Reporter
July 4, 2024
The Biden Administration announced new protections on June 18 for undocumented immigrants and their families.
The policy would permit non-citizens who have resided in the U.S. for a minimum of 10 years and are married to a U.S. citizen, along with their children, to apply for permanent residency without leaving the country. It will also simplify the process for DACA beneficiaries and Dreamers to obtain high-skilled employment visas.
Huey Fischer García, a former Southern Poverty Law Center attorney, said the policy change is a significant and commendable first step by the Biden Administration. However, he also noted that the administration could do more for immigrants, pointing out that President Biden has previously advocated for broader measures.
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