Biden wants to forgive more than a million illegal immigrants and give them protection from deportation and work permits

The White House is considering ways to provide temporary legal status and work permits to illegal immigrants in the United States who are married to American citizens, reports Voice of America.

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Democratic lawmakers and civil rights groups are pressuring US President Joe Biden to take steps to protect undocumented immigrants in the country.

Immigration has become a top issue for voters, especially among Republicans, ahead of the Nov. 5 election. Trump said Biden's less restrictive policies have led to an increase in illegal immigration.

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The Biden administration has considered, among other things, the possibility of using parole for spouses of US citizens.

Temporary status will provide access to a work permit and possibly a path to citizenship.

A White House spokesman said the administration is "continually evaluating policy options" but declined to confirm discussions about specific actions.

“The administration remains committed to creating a fairer and more humane immigration system,” he said.

According to the human rights organization FWD.us, about 1,1 million illegal immigrants have married US citizens.

Last year, a group of 86 Democrats sent a letter to Biden and Homeland Security Chief Alejandro Mayorkas. The letter called on them to protect spouses of US citizens and begin the process of family reunification for those outside the country.

At a human rights press conference in Washington, Philadelphia resident and US citizen Allison Bautista said her Brazilian-born husband still does not have legal immigration status after 20 years of marriage.

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The couple has three children and runs a construction company. The American called on Biden to act.

“Year after year we continue to live in trauma and fear of separation,” she said. “Especially if an unfriendly administration comes to power again.”

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