Biden signs executive action to protect undocumented families
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In a significant move aimed at supporting undocumented families, President Biden has signed an executive action that provides deportation protections for undocumented spouses and children of U.S. citizens. Announced during a White House event commemorating the 12th anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, this action is seen as the most substantial relief measure since DACA's inception in 2012.
The executive order allows undocumented spouses who have lived in the U.S. for at least a decade to apply for legal status without leaving the country, thus enabling them to work while they navigate the path to citizenship. This process, known as \"parole in place,\" is designed to keep families together and alleviate the emotional and logistical burdens associated with immigration status.
Eligibility for these protections requires that undocumented spouses have been married to a U.S. citizen by June 17, 2024, and they must apply for permanent residency within three years. Additionally, DACA recipients and \"dreamers\" can benefit from eased work visa processes if they have earned a degree and received a job offer in their field.
The White House estimates that approximately 500,000 undocumented spouses and 90,000 dreamers could be impacted by this action. However, some individuals may be excluded if they have previously faced deportation, even if they have since returned to the U.S.
Reactions to the announcement have been mixed. While immigrant advocates have praised the move as a necessary step towards justice and family unity, critics, including Donald Trump's campaign, have labeled it an \"amnesty program,\" arguing that it could influence future elections by potentially increasing voter bases among undocumented immigrants.
As immigration remains a contentious issue in the U.S., this executive action could have significant political implications for President Biden, particularly among Latino voters in key battleground states. Polling indicates that support for Biden may increase among these voters in light of the new protections for undocumented families.
The executive order allows undocumented spouses who have lived in the U.S. for at least a decade to apply for legal status without leaving the country, thus enabling them to work while they navigate the path to citizenship. This process, known as \"parole in place,\" is designed to keep families together and alleviate the emotional and logistical burdens associated with immigration status.
Eligibility for these protections requires that undocumented spouses have been married to a U.S. citizen by June 17, 2024, and they must apply for permanent residency within three years. Additionally, DACA recipients and \"dreamers\" can benefit from eased work visa processes if they have earned a degree and received a job offer in their field.
The White House estimates that approximately 500,000 undocumented spouses and 90,000 dreamers could be impacted by this action. However, some individuals may be excluded if they have previously faced deportation, even if they have since returned to the U.S.
Reactions to the announcement have been mixed. While immigrant advocates have praised the move as a necessary step towards justice and family unity, critics, including Donald Trump's campaign, have labeled it an \"amnesty program,\" arguing that it could influence future elections by potentially increasing voter bases among undocumented immigrants.
As immigration remains a contentious issue in the U.S., this executive action could have significant political implications for President Biden, particularly among Latino voters in key battleground states. Polling indicates that support for Biden may increase among these voters in light of the new protections for undocumented families.
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