Politico report
via Late Night with Seth Meyers
According to a Politico report, the Biden administration is considering a plan to grant green cards to some illegal immigrants already in the U.S. Specifically, the plan would open up access to the “cancellation of removal” program for those living in the country over 10 years who have citizen or resident family members who would “suffer” if they were deported.
Administration officials
via CBS
“One idea that has been floated among administration officials is opening access to the cancellation of removal program for people who have lived in the U.S. for over 10 years and have citizen or resident relatives who would ‘suffer’ if they were deported,” one report noted.
Immigration judge
via CBS
“If specific requirements are met and an immigration judge approves cancellation of removal, a migrant is able to obtain a green card,” it noted. This represents a significant policy shift that would expand the availability of green cards to undocumented immigrants in the United States.
Impact thousands
via CBS
This proposal, if implemented, has the potential to impact thousands of individuals who have resided in the U.S. for at least a decade and have not been convicted of “serious crimes.”
Border crisis
via CBS
While the administration has not committed to any strategy, the idea has been floated amid the ongoing border crisis.
Illegal crossings
via CBS
Critics argue granting green cards would only encourage more illegal crossings, and that Biden has done little to curb the crisis by reversing Trump-era border policies from the start of his term.
Open borders
via CBS
However, the administration also seeks to appease immigration hardliners while not alienating those calling for more open borders.
Good moral character
via CBS
The plan, conveyed by the Justice Department’s Executive Office for Immigration Review, aims to make thousands of migrants lawful permanent residents, provided they demonstrate “good moral character” and establish that they would endure “exceptional and extremely unusual hardship” if deported.
Application approval
via CBS
The proposal also highlights that the application approval process may take several years, reflecting the complexities involved in this potential policy change.
Expansion of green cards
via CBS
The potential expansion of green cards to undocumented immigrants has elicited varied responses, with proponents emphasizing the humanitarian considerations and potential benefits for individuals who have built lives and ties in the U.S. over many years.
Border security
via CBS
However, critics have raised concerns about the potential implications of such a policy shift, citing apprehensions related to incentivizing further illegal crossings, as well as broader implications for border security and immigration management.
National security
via NBC News
The proposal has sparked discussions about the broader implications for immigration policies and their impact on national security, law enforcement, and the integration of undocumented individuals into American society.
Immigration laws
via Fox News
The potential expansion of green cards to thousands of long-term undocumented residents has prompted debates about the balance between humanitarian considerations and the enforcement of immigration laws.
International communities
via Fox News
The proposal has also drawn attention from international communities, particularly among Indian professionals and others facing challenges in the U.S. immigration system.
Potential impact
via Fox News
Concerns have been raised about the potential impact of this policy shift on legal immigration pathways and the treatment of individuals pursuing lawful avenues for residency in the United States.
Biden administration
via Fox News
The potential expansion of green cards to undocumented immigrants in the U.S. under the Biden administration’s consideration represents a pivotal policy shift with far-reaching implications for immigration, national security, and humanitarian considerations.
Discussions and debates
via Fox News
As discussions and debates surrounding this proposal continue, its potential impact on the lives of thousands of individuals and the broader landscape of U.S. immigration policy remains a subject of deep scrutiny and analysis.
