Border Pill wants to invest in foreign assistance, strengthen borders and expand the hiring of immigration judges
Summary
The US Senate has received the immigration bill, whose comprehensive proposal allocates 118.2 billion dollars for foreign assistance to countries and provides for the investment of 440 million dollars in hiring judges to analyze green card applications. Other ways to get this document are a job offer from a sponsor in the country, advanced skills, family connection, or marriage to an American.
In early February this year, the US Senate received the “Border Pill” bill, or immigration bill, a comprehensive proposal that aims to allocate $118.2 billion in foreign assistance to countries such as Ukraine, Israel, Gaza and the West Bank, as well as strengthening the country’s border and immigration system. Amid intense debates, expectations emerge regarding the possible impact of this legislation on the process of obtaining a green card, a document that authorizes permanent residency in the United States.
One of the main measures contained in the emergency package is the acceleration of the process for obtaining the green card, expected by thousands of immigrants. The bill earmarks $440 million specifically for hiring more immigration judges, which would represent a substantial boost to the court system’s ability to review and approve applications.
According to João Mateus Loyola, lawyer of Gondim Law Corpspecialized immigration office in California, this investment can in fact reduce waiting times for green card approval, since most of the delays are due to the overload of requests for current judicial resources.
As of December 2023, the Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse (TRAC) reported that there were more than 3 million immigration cases pending in U.S. immigration courts.
The project also provides for the granting of 250,000 additional permanent resident visas over five years, distributed as follows: 18,000 employment-based green cards and 32,000 family green cards per year, during fiscal years 2025 through 2029.
This year, Loyola anticipates that obtaining the document may vary based on several considerations, including immigration policies, application processing and resource availability.
“However, with the possible increase in resources for the immigration court system, you can expect an improvement in the pace of approvals compared to previous years,” he says.
How to get a green card?
In the United States, a Green Card is a permanent residency document, granting foreigners the right to legally live and work in the country. For most people, obtaining a Green Card is very bureaucratic, so it is important to seek help from immigration experts.
Permanent residency may be required by those who wish to work in the United States. In this case, the process usually begins with obtaining a job offer from an employer in the country willing to sponsor the candidate’s visa. After meeting established requirements, such as professional experience and education, the next step is to apply for licensure.
However, there is also the possibility of applying without the need for a company as a sponsor for foreign workers who have advanced skills in their sectors of activity and whose presence is considered of national interest.
Another important route is through family members who are already permanent residents or U.S. citizens. The process involves the family member submitting an immigration application, demonstrating the family connection and ability to support the applicant during residence in the United States.
Marry an American
Another common route used to obtain this document is through marriage to a US citizen. Despite this, as Loyola points out, marriage cannot be forced just to obtain the document, since the country’s authorities can ascertain and prescribe a federal crime. At the time of marriage, the spouse can file the document.
After this process, the spouse will receive a conditional green card, which lasts two years. Then, if the marriage still exists, a new interview is scheduled with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) so that the final document can be received, which lasts 10 years.
In addition to these options, there are special programs, such as the Diversity Visa Lottery, that offer applicants from certain countries a random chance to obtain a Green Card. However, in all cases, the process is complex and requires meticulous planning, accurate documentation and, in many cases, the guidance of professionals specializing in immigration.
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Source: Terra
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