Biden plans to restructure the entire immigration system

The current administration of the US, headed by President Joe Biden, states that local immigration laws are outdated and do not meet current global needs, delaying the socio-economic development of American companies and affecting vulnerable populations.

Therefore, in order to improve the immigration sector, the Biden administration recently unveiled an immigration bill called the “US Citizenship Act of 2021,” which promotes the first comprehensive immigration reform in decades.

Within the immigration bill, Biden proposes to reform not only the most important sectors of the immigration system, but also those that are usually not relevant. Therefore, his immigration proposal includes, but is not limited to:

• Business immigration.
• Humanitarian programs such as political asylum and refuge.
• Immigration based on family ties.
• Programs available for foreign students.
• Visas for investors or entrepreneurs.

In the opinion of President Biden, restructuring the immigration system must be a number one priority for the federal government. In fact, he states that the US’ international competitiveness in times of crisis and economic stability depends to a great extent on this reform.

The Biden administration has already revoked multiple policies implemented by former President Trump and his team, which significantly hindered immigration processes and restricted alternatives available to vulnerable communities. Now, the Biden administration plans to modify current immigration policies to improve the immigration system and implement more humane and just policies.

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International students are also included in the immigration bill

In the immigration bill, which is currently under congressional review, the Biden administration proposes to reshape visa programs available to international students. This reform would allow the US to continue attracting talent from abroad after 4 years in which the Trump administration did not welcome foreign workers or international students.

Let’s look at some of Biden’s proposals that would benefit foreign students:

1. There is no annual Green Card limit for STEM PhDs

Annually, the US grants a certain amount of employment-based Green Cards (Lawful Permanent Residence). However, Biden proposes to remove the annual Green Card cap for Doctoral degrees (PhDs) in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) fields, as long as they are graduates of certified US universities.

2. “Dual Intent” for international students

The term “Dual Intent” refers to the possibility that some foreigners with non-immigrant status (such as the F-1 Visa for foreign students) have to apply for an immigrant status such as Permanent Legal Residence (Green Card), as long as they meet mandatory requirements.

Biden’s immigration bill would allow foreign students holding F-1 visas to apply for Green Cards in the future.

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This is undoubtedly the best time to start your immigration journey in the US after such a peculiar year as 2020. It is also important to choose the process that best suits your current immigration needs to avoid possible rejection of your application.

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