Live Blog: Biden's Executive Order To Protect Undocumented Spouses & Children of U.S. Citizens
- Arun Menon
- Jul 2, 2024
- 1 min read
Updated: Jul 18, 2024
Welcome to our live blog, where we provide real-time updates and insights on President Biden's latest executive order aimed at promoting family unity in the immigration process.
In the ever-evolving landscape of immigration policy, President Biden's recent executive order stands out as a significant step toward maintaining family unity. This order, announced on June 18, 2024, expands legal protections for undocumented spouses and children of American citizens, underscoring the administration's commitment to humane and just immigration reform. To learn more about eligibility requirements, FAQs, and detailed insights on this program, please visit our dedicated webpage.
Timeline of Key Events
Announcement From the White House
On June 17, President Biden unveiled a new executive order aimed at keeping families together by expanding legal protections for undocumented spouses and children of American citizens. This order, announced in a commemorative event at the White House, aims to provide parole in place for undocumented spouses and children of U.S. citizens. It also provides DACA recipients a chance to apply for employment based visas such as H1B, which can eventually lead to a Green Card.
Source: New York Times
Signing of the Order
Two days after the announcement, President Biden officially signed the executive order. This historic move is expected to benefit approximately 500,000 spouses of U.S. citizens and around 50,000 noncitizen children. By allowing these individuals to apply for lawful permanent residence without leaving the country, the administration is taking significant steps to promote family unity and strengthen the economy.
Source: Texas Tribune
DHS Releases Fact Sheet
White House Announces Program Start Date - August 19, 2024
Exciting news! On June 18, President Biden announced a new process to help U.S. citizens with noncitizen spouses and children who have been here for 10 years or more keep their families together. Starting August 19, 2024, eligible spouses and children will be able to apply for lawful permanent residence without leaving the country. This significant change is expected to benefit approximately half a million spouses of U.S. citizens and 50,000 noncitizen children. Stay tuned for more updates!
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If you or someone you know could benefit from this order, it's crucial to act now. With the looming threat that the next administration could cancel this order, it is important to submit applications before it's too late. All applications submitted before any potential cancellation will still be processed.
Contact Shan Potts Law Offices today to set up an appointment and get started with the preliminary application process. Our dedicated team is here to guide you every step of the way, ensuring your application is completed correctly and efficiently.
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