From RT.com….
President Joe Biden is reportedly mulling vast reforms that would help more foreigners move to the United States, signaling yet another major reversal from his predecessor’s hardline stance on immigration.
A 46-page draft titled “DHS Plan to Restore Trust in Our Legal Immigration System” outlines numerous initiatives designed to reduce processing time, costs and security-related red tape for those seeking to relocate to the US.
The changes aim to assist more people who wish to immigrate, including high-skilled workers, trafficking victims, the families of Americans living abroad, Native Americans born in Canada, refugees, asylum seekers and farmworkers, according to the New York Times, which obtained the policy blueprint.
Additionally, the reforms would open the door to LGBTQ refugees from countries where they face persecution, or where same-sex marriage is not legally recognized.
As part of the proposal, the administration seeks to fast-track immigration applications by relying more on virtual interviews and electronic filings. The document details how an online application portal could be used to “reduce barriers” to immigration, and argues that cutting back on regulations would “encourage full participation by immigrants in our civic life.”
The proposal also calls for fewer requests for evidence from applicants, speeding up the approval process.
