Fact Sheet Review: President Biden Announces New Actions to Keep Families Together

The Commander and Chief President Joe Biden Via WhiteHouse.Gov

New Actions Aimed at Keeping Families Together

In a significant move to address the complexities of the U.S. immigration system, President Biden has announced new actions aimed at keeping American families together. These measures build on his administration's ongoing efforts to secure the border and support long-term undocumented immigrants. Here’s a detailed look at the key points and implications of these new actions.

Strengthening Border Security

Since his first day in office, President Biden has struggled to prioritize securing the border and reforming the immigration system. Despite Congressional Republicans voting against significant reforms, the administration has continued to persevere and recently announced some decisive steps to enhance border security.:

• Executive Actions on Asylum: Migrants crossing the Southern border unlawfully are barred from receiving asylum during periods of high encounters.

• Increased Enforcement: Deployment of record numbers of law enforcement personnel, infrastructure, and technology to the Southern border.

• Drug Seizures: Record amounts of fentanyl have been seized at ports of entry.

• Visa Revocations: Visas of CEOs and government officials outside the U.S. profiting from unlawful migration have been revoked.

• Combating Human Smuggling: Expanded efforts to dismantle human smuggling networks and prosecuting violators of immigration laws.

Support for Long-term Undocumented Immigrants

President Biden’s administration recognizes the need to secure the border while also protecting long-term undocumented immigrants who have become integral to the social fabric of the country:

• DACA Policy: The administration continues to defend and expand the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy.

• Healthcare Coverage: DACA recipients now have access to Affordable Care Act coverage.

• Family Reunification Programs: Streamlined and expanded reunification programs ensure that families can stay together during the immigration process.

New Actions Announced

President Biden has introduced new measures to provide peace of mind and stability to Americans living in mixed-status families and young immigrants, including Dreamers. Here are the details:

• Family Unity: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will ensure that U.S. citizens with noncitizen spouses and children can keep their families together.

  • Noncitizen spouses and children can apply for lawful permanent residence without leaving the country.

  • Eligible noncitizens must have resided in the U.S. for 10+ years and be legally married to a U.S. citizen as of June 17, 2024.

  • Approved applicants will have three years to apply for permanent residency and receive work authorization for up to three years.

  • This action will protect approximately 500,000 spouses of U.S. citizens and 50,000 noncitizen children under 21.

• Visa Process for College Graduates: The administration aims to ease the visa process for DACA recipients and other Dreamers who have earned degrees in the U.S. and have job offers.

  • These measures will ensure that individuals educated in the U.S. can use their skills to benefit the country.

  • DACA recipients and Dreamers will find it easier to receive work visas, promoting the retention of skilled graduates in the U.S. workforce.

These Comprehensive Measures Seek to Reflect

These comprehensive measures seek to reflect President Biden’s commitment to balancing strong border security with compassion and support for immigrant families. However, his administration has received a lot of push back on his lack of action up until very recently. So it s not a big leap to assume by addressing the needs of both national security and long-term undocumented residents, the Biden administration as well as the Biden campaign is hoping to signal to voters that intend to create a more stable and inclusive immigraition should the current commander and chief be reelected. For more in-depth analysis and updates on immigration policies, visit InfoDecon.Com. Stay informed and engaged with the latest news and insights to understand how these changes might impact you and your community.

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FACT SHEET: President Biden Announces New Actions to Keep Families Together