President Joe Biden’s recent immigration plan promises to grant permanent residency and citizenship pathways to spouses of U.S. citizens currently without legal status, benefiting approximately 500,000 immigrants. To qualify, applicants must have lived in the U.S. for at least 10 years and be married to a U.S. citizen as of a specified date. However, not all immigrants are eligible, such as those who have spent fewer than 10 years in the country. The announcement has been met with mixed emotions among affected families, offering hope for reunification and stability while highlighting the limitations and uncertainties of immigration policies.
Biden’s Immigration Plan Brings Hope and Challenges for Families of U.S. Citizens
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