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ARTICLE · 08 FEBRUARY 2021

President Biden Signs Three Executive Orders For Immigration Reform

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President Biden has issued three executive orders to reform the U.S. immigration system.

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Ian Love
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Key Points

  • President Biden has issued three executive orders to reform the U.S. immigration system
  • The executive orders address the Public Charge rule, naturalization, border control, and family reunification
  • All three orders instruct a full agency review of existing immigration policies and procedures
  • The executive actions are part of a broader plan for comprehensive immigration reform
  • Impacts from these executive orders will not be immediate, but updates will be provided as they become available

Overview

On February 2, 2021, President Biden issued three executive orders as part of his broader plan for immigration reform in the U.S. The executive orders address the Public Charge rule and irregular migration policies, along with establishing a family reunification task force.

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