Biden to offer legal status to undocumented migrants in U.S.

The Biden administration is expected to announce a new immigration program by offering work permits and deportation protections to illegal immigrants who marry to American citizens, provided they’ve lived in the United States (U.S.) at least 10 years.

The program, known as Parole in Place, would also clear the way to permanent legal status and U.S. citizenship for hundreds of thousands of migrants.

The measure is expected to be announced Tuesday, when White House officials host an event to celebrate the 12th anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, which shield 530,000 illegal immigrants who entered the country as children from deportation.

It is expected to face major pushback from Republican lawmakers.