Biden Administration Considers Legal Status for Immigrant Spouses of U.S. Citizens

The White House is exploring options to grant temporary legal status and work permits to immigrants married to American citizens, amid rising concerns over illegal immigration.

• The Biden administration is reportedly considering a plan to provide legal status to immigrants illegally in the U.S. who are married to American citizens.
• Around 1.1 million immigrants could be affected by the proposed changes, with an estimated 700,000 qualifying for new legal statuses.
• The plan involves the use of 'parole in place,' a mechanism currently employed on a smaller scale for military veterans' spouses.
• The proposal aims to reduce bureaucratic hurdles for obtaining green cards and could potentially pave the way for citizenship.
• The move has sparked debate, with some viewing it as a necessary step towards a fairer immigration system, while others criticize it as an overreach of executive power.

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