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President Biden announced plans for a new policy that would make certain undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens who are longtime residents eligible for a path to lawful permanent residency from within the U.S. and up to three years of parole and work authorization. The administration also announced other forthcoming actions to make it easier for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals beneficiaries to obtain a temporary work visa.
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BAL Analysis: While this announcement outlines the administration’s plans to protect undocumented spouses and certain Dreamers, the specific details about how the processes will be implemented are still forthcoming. It is anticipated that the Biden administration will face court challenges.
This alert has been provided by the BAL U.S. Practice Group.
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