Biden stirs controversy over plan to offer legal status to undocumented immigrants who have lived in US for 10 years

Social media users slammed the Biden admin for an upcoming policy that seeks to aid illegal immigrants in becoming citizens
UPDATED JUN 15, 2024
Reports indicate that the Biden administration is in the process of developing a proposal to offer the most extensive immigration relief in US history (Getty Images)
Reports indicate that the Biden administration is in the process of developing a proposal to offer the most extensive immigration relief in US history (Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC: The Biden administration is reportedly formulating a proposal to provide the largest immigration relief in the history of the United States, by offering legal status to hundreds of thousands of immigrants living in the country without proper documents.

According to insider sources cited by CBS News, the 'Parole in Place' program would provide work permits and deportation protections to unauthorized immigrants who are married to US citizens and have lived in the country for at least 10 years.

It would also create a pathway to permanent legal status and citizenship for some beneficiaries by eliminating the legal barrier that prevents illegal migrants from obtaining green cards without leaving the country.

A second plan is reportedly in work as well that seeks to streamline the process for "DREAMers" and other undocumented immigrants to request waivers that would make it easier for them to obtain temporary visas like H-1B.

Significance of the 'Parole in Place' plan

The 'Parole in Place' plan is expected to be the largest immigration initiative for unauthorized immigrants since former President Barack Obama's 2012 DACA policy, which protected DREAMers (undocumented immigrants who arrived as children) from congressional inaction on immigration.

CHICAGO - NOVEMBER 04:  U.S. President elect Barack Obama (L) and Vice-President elect Joe Biden  wa
Joe Biden's upcoming 'Parole in Place' plan is said to be the largest immigration program since Barack Obama's 2012 DACA policy (Getty Images)

The policy is estimated to benefit 1.1 million unauthorized immigrants with American citizen spouses, provided they meet the residency requirement and other rules. It would also underscore the current administration's commitment to addressing immigration issues ahead of the general election in November.

Republican lawmakers are expected to oppose the plan, as Sen James Lankford of Oklahoma stated, "Biden's border is still in crisis and his latest idea is amnesty. This will invite more chaos."



 

Internet slams the new policy plan

"Have Americans been asked? We want mass deportations!" a user wrote in response to the news on the social media platform X.



 

"This has to be stopped!" exclaimed another.



 

"Deport them all, immediately," stated a user.



 

"Oh great. Yet another incentive for people to come illegally," commented a user.



 

"This guy acts like taxpayer money is his personal checkbook," jibed another user.



 

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