John Taylor, Professor of Economics at Stanford University and developer of the "Taylor Rule" for setting interest rates | Stanford University
John Taylor, Professor of Economics at Stanford University and developer of the "Taylor Rule" for setting interest rates | Stanford University
Earlier this month, the White House announced its intention to expand options for DACA recipients and undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens. To be eligible for these expanded options, noncitizens must have resided in the U.S. for 10 or more years as of June 17, 2024, and be married to a U.S. citizen while satisfying all applicable legal requirements.
The Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program provides work permits, Social Security numbers, and financial aid for education to nearly 600,000 immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as children.
Following the recent announcement, DACA recipients who have earned a degree from an accredited university or college in the U.S. and received an employment offer in a field related to their degree may receive work visas more quickly.
Additionally, the new processes will support some noncitizen spouses and children in applying for permanent residency without having to leave the country. According to the White House, this action will protect approximately half a million spouses and about 50,000 noncitizen children under the age of 21.
The Biden administration is expected to release more details about the new processes and eligibility soon.
Support resources at Stanford are available on the undocumented.stanford.edu website, which will continue to be updated. Students needing assistance connecting with resources related to DACA or undocumented status may reach out to fordreamers@stanford.edu; inquiries will be answered by student affairs staff.
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