It is day one of Biden’s administration and he has spoken of plans to provide immigrants with an eight year path to citizenship, with this being a major reversal from Trumps immigration policies. Throughout Trumps presidency, he often spoke of mass deportation and the creation of more restrictive immigration policies making Biden’s plan, if successfully established, a big win for immigrants.
With this proposed legislation, those living in the U.S. as of Jan. 1, 2021, without legal status would have a five-year path to temporary legal status, or a green card, if they pass background checks, pay taxes and fulfill other basic requirements. Biden is expected to make major changes in legislation as he is seen as one of the most pro-immigrant presidents that has been in office for years. Although his plan would make monumental differences in the lives of immigrants, the Republican Parties shift far rightward on the issue of immigration may present challenges in Biden’s ability to follow through with said legislation.
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