White House Announcement (June 18, 2024) Dear USP Community, On Tuesday, June 18th, the Biden Administration announced an immigration policy that intends to expand options for certain undocumented individuals and some spouses of U.S. Citizens. It will allow certain individuals to more quickly receive nonimmigrant work visas if they are deemed eligible. This new policy applies to: DACA recipients and other undocumented individuals who have earned a degree at an accredited institution of higher education in the U.S. and who have received an offer of employment from a U.S. employer in a field related to their degree Undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens, who have lived in the U.S. for at least 10 years (as of June 17, 2024), are legally married to a U.S. citizen, and satisfy other requirements. At this time, we are still waiting for more information, and invite you to review the following resources to learn more: White House: Fact Sheet – President Biden Announces New Actions to Keep Families Together Path2Papers: FAQ Regarding Biden’s Nonimmigrant Visa Policy Changes Immigrant Legal Defense: Webinar recording – Debriefing President Biden’s Immigration Announcement UC Immigrant Legal Services on Instagram We also encourage you to utilize our legal support services in partnership with the East Bay Community Law Center (EBCLC). Please review the eligibility guidelines before scheduling to make sure you and/or your family members are eligible for services. You can schedule your general consultation using this link. We understand that this policy change may evoke a range of emotions including and not limited to both hope and uncertainty. We will continue to share resources and updates regarding this policy as more information becomes available. In community, USP Staff
Dear USP Community, On Tuesday, June 18th, the Biden Administration announced an immigration policy that intends to expand options for certain undocumented individuals and some spouses of U.S. Citizens. It will allow certain individuals to more quickly receive nonimmigrant work visas if they are deemed eligible. This new policy applies to: DACA recipients and other undocumented individuals who have earned a degree at an accredited institution of higher education in the U.S. and who have received an offer of employment from a U.S. employer in a field related to their degree Undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens, who have lived in the U.S. for at least 10 years (as of June 17, 2024), are legally married to a U.S. citizen, and satisfy other requirements. At this time, we are still waiting for more information, and invite you to review the following resources to learn more: White House: Fact Sheet – President Biden Announces New Actions to Keep Families Together Path2Papers: FAQ Regarding Biden’s Nonimmigrant Visa Policy Changes Immigrant Legal Defense: Webinar recording – Debriefing President Biden’s Immigration Announcement UC Immigrant Legal Services on Instagram We also encourage you to utilize our legal support services in partnership with the East Bay Community Law Center (EBCLC). Please review the eligibility guidelines before scheduling to make sure you and/or your family members are eligible for services. You can schedule your general consultation using this link. We understand that this policy change may evoke a range of emotions including and not limited to both hope and uncertainty. We will continue to share resources and updates regarding this policy as more information becomes available. In community, USP Staff