On Tuesday, the Biden administration plans to announce an executive action protecting undocumented spouses of American citizens, shielding about 500,000 immigrants from deportation, according to four sources familiar with the matter.
“This is the biggest thing since DACA,” said one source, an immigration advocate, calling it a smart political move by the Biden administration.
Sources, including advocates and Capitol Hill staffers, said lawmakers have been briefed, and some have been invited to the White House for the announcement.
NBC News reported last week that the executive action was imminent.
The program, “parole in place,” will also ease the process for some undocumented immigrants to obtain green cards and U.S. citizenship. The undocumented spouses would be allowed to obtain work permits on a case-by-case basis.
Three sources noted that President Joe Biden will also announce a new action for DACA recipients with higher education degrees seeking jobs in their fields.
These actions follow pressure from immigration advocates and Democratic lawmakers to prioritize long-term undocumented immigrants, as Biden courts Latino voters in battleground states like Nevada and Arizona. The moves are expected to face legal challenges.
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