Overview

• Approximately 500,000 undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens and 50,000 children are expected to benefit.
• Applicants must have lived in the U.S. for at least 10 years and be married to a U.S. citizen by June 17, 2024.
• The new DACA policy facilitates quicker work visa approval for graduates with job offers in the U.S.
• Critics argue the measures could lead to increased illegal immigration and marriage fraud.
• Details on the application process will be published in the Federal Register by the end of summer.