State government announcements and policy changes

Biden to Announce Major Immigration Relief Offering Legal Status and Work Permits to Undocumented Spouses of U.S. Citizens

Jun 14, 2024, 11:29 PM

President Joe Biden is preparing to announce one of the largest immigration relief programs in recent history. The plan aims to provide legal status and work permits to undocumented immigrants married to U.S. citizens, potentially offering a path to citizenship. This initiative is expected to benefit hundreds of thousands of immigrants who have lived in the U.S. for over 10 years. The announcement is likely to coincide with a DACA celebration at the White House next Tuesday. This move is seen as a significant step in extending protections and benefits to long-settled undocumented migrants, including deportation protections and eligibility for green cards, marking the most substantial action since the Deferred Action for Parents of Americans (DAPA) program.