President Joe Biden speaks at an event marking the 12th anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program in the East Room at the White House on June 18, 2024 in Washington, DC., the prez on Tuesday announced two “reforms” that would streamline legalization for two groups of illegal migrants: some “dreamers” and half a million illegal immigrants now married to US citizens — shielding the latter from deportation and granting them work permits in the meantime.
His offer “only” applies to those who got before he announced the new policy — but it’s still a clear incentive to find some spouse so you’re ready for the next “parole,” as well as to faking proof of a marriage before the cutoff date.