New Provision in Biden Plan Could Give, Undocumented Immigrants , Legal Work Status.
President Joe Biden's $1.75 trillion social safety net plan just received a new provision that could allow 7 million undocumented immigrants to legally work in the U.S. .
President Joe Biden's $1.75 trillion social safety net plan just received a new provision that could allow 7 million undocumented immigrants to legally work in the U.S. .
Under the new policy, undocumented immigrants would be allowed to apply for work and travel permits that would be good for five years.
According to 'Newsweek,' the Biden administration's handling of the border has lead Senate Democrats to push for reform.
According to 'Newsweek,' the Biden administration's handling of the border has lead Senate Democrats to push for reform.
Since Biden became president, U.S. Customs and Border Patrol has encountered over 1.4 million migrants at the country's border with Mexico.
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Some members of the Democratic party have called the Biden administration's handling of the influx a humanitarian failing, and are requesting more federal aid.
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'Newsweek' reports that current laws only allow migrants holding green cards or specific work permits to legally work in the U.S. A Center for American Progress report found that undocumented workers make up an estimated 4.4% of the U.S. workforce.
A Center for American Progress report found that undocumented workers make up an estimated 4.4% of the U.S. workforce.
The report also found that undocumented workers comprise approximately 30% of the country's agricultural workforce.
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The report also found that undocumented workers comprise approximately 30% of the country's agricultural workforce.
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'Newsweek' points out that not being allowed to legally apply for work leaves undocumented workers vulnerable to exploitation.
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Democrats reportedly hope that as the new provision builds off existing programs, the Senate will approve the measure in the coming days.