Immigrant families rejoice over move toward citizenship, but some are left out
Voice of America
Antonio and Brenda Valle, in Los Angeles on June 18, 2024, were born in Mexico. Antonio has been a U.S. citizen since 2001. Brenda came to the U.S. with her family when she was 3 and will be eligible for legal status under President Joe Biden's plan. Their sons are U.S. citizens. U.S. President Joe Biden speaks during an event marking the 12th anniversary of the Deferred Action of Childhood Arrivals program at the White House on June 18, 2024, in Washington.
Hundreds of thousands of immigrants had reason to rejoice when U.S. President Joe Biden unveiled a highly expansive plan to extend legal status to spouses of U.S. citizens, but, inevitably, some were left out.
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