While some of the damage caused by the Trump administration to immigrants and their families may be irreversible, new immigration policies put in place by President Joe Biden will help to ease the burden placed on these families over the past four years. On February 2, 2021, President Biden signed three executive orders that will provide added help to families in pursuing their own American dreams in the United States.
Ending Zero Tolerance
One of President Biden’s new immigration policies will end zero tolerance for border crossings. By putting an end to this policy, which was enacted in 2018, the Biden administration will be able to provide a safer and less stressful way for immigrant families to enter the United States and to apply for a visa to live and work here legally. By returning the standards for seeking asylum to pre-Trump levels, this executive order will offer new hope to those who are fleeing dangerous conditions in their former home countries and seeking a new life here in the United States.
Reuniting Families Separated at the Border
Another executive order signed by President Joe Biden will make reuniting parents with children from whom they were separated at the border a priority for the administration and for immigration officials. This will allow some families to locate and recover their children safely after months or even years apart. President Biden’s new immigration policies will establish a task force dedicated to reuniting families who have been separated at the border because of harsh directives issued by the previous administration.
Performing a Comprehensive Review
The third of President Biden’s executive orders issued on February 2 requires all federal immigration agencies to perform a comprehensive review of their policies to determine whether they are in line with the compassionate and equitable treatment that the Biden administration has promised to implement. For many immigrants in our area, working with a qualified New York immigration attorney can provide added help in managing issues related to visas and legal residency. Your New York immigration attorney can deliver the right support and guidance to help you and your family remain in this country safely and legally.
At Pozo Goldstein, we offer practical and positive representation for our clients in dealing with visas, deportation proceedings and citizenship applications. If you or any member of your family needs the assistance of an experienced New York immigration attorney, Pozo Goldstein can help with assertive and effective representation for your needs. Give us a call today at 212-201-9031 to schedule an initial consultation with our team. We are here to help you achieve your own American dream.
