Congress is working on brokering an agreement on legislation to provide funding to Israel, Ukraine, and the Indo-Pacific before the Christmas break. As part of those negotiations, immigration policies are being discussed and will likely be part of the final proposal.
Republicans are demanding several updates to current policy, including tougher border security requirements and a stricter approach to asylum in order to support the additional funding. Democrats are open to some of the recommendations but are less open to adjustments to the parole process. In general, the ongoing disagreements over immigration policy between the Republican and Democratic parties continue to be a roadblock to advancing most legislation.
While some suggest Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) updates should be included, it is clear any pathway to citizenship will not be included in this potential bill. Border security will most likely be included, as a majority of Republicans state they will not vote the incremental funding into legislation without changes to border security, at a minimum.
The bipartisan group of leaders working on developing the legislation stated they are making progress. It is hoped a final proposal will be ready by early next week in order for the proposal to be voted on prior to the Christmas break.
As always, ILBSG actively monitors ongoing reviews of immigration policy. Our team of experienced and dedicated attorneys work with our clients in their particular situations back with the most recent knowledge, to ensure they get the right advice. If you have questions about any immigration-related issue, contact us.
