Biden plans to offer pathway to citizenship for some migrants who have been in the US for 10 years

This program is titled "Parole in Place" and would create a program to offer permanent legal status and U.S. citizenship to hundreds of thousands of migrants here illegally.

By Charlotte Hazard

Published: June 15, 2024 5:14pm

The Biden administration is working on a plan to offer work permits to illegal immigrants who are married to U.S. citizens and have been in the U.S. for at least 10 years, creating a pathway to citizenship.

This program is titled "Parole in Place" and would create a program to offer permanent legal status and U.S. citizenship to hundreds of thousands of migrants here illegally, according to CBS News.

The New York Post reports that the measures could be announced as early as next Tuesday, when White House officials will be hosting an event celebrating the 12th anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.

As of now, the plans have not been finalized.

Biden is also reportedly putting together another plan to make it easier for illegal immigrants to be able to get access to temporary visas, sources told CBS News.

The plan is expected to get pushback from Republicans in the House and Senate.