I'm a little late on this, but wow! I can relate to you guys. I've had debilitating migraines almost every day for just about a month now too. Been to the ER twice, and its literally all from stress. Between this, the election, and my current job contract ending, my stress levels have been through the roof. Thankfully I at least have my husband with me here in Canada for the time-being.
When Joe Biden takes office in January, he has pledged to reverse many of Trump's controversial immigration policies from the last 4 years. Here are a few key items that Joe Biden plans to change:
Merit-based/Family-based Immigration and Diversity Visa
Biden disagrees with Trump's position of creating a merit-based family immigration system. Biden would instead "expand" family based immigration to the US. He would allow any approved family visa beneficiary, whose green card is not yet available due to the annual country cap, to receive a temporary visa and enter the U.S. until a permanent visa (“green card”) becomes available.
In addition, Biden would support legislation that:
Expands the definition of “immediate relative” beyond spouses; minor, unmarried children; and parents of U.S. citizens to add spouses and children of green card holders, exempting them from caps; and
Allows parents to bring their minor children with them at the time they immigrate into the U.S.
Biden would also continue the Diversity Visa program, stating it brings needed diversity.
"Dreamers" and Pathways to Citizenship
Biden believes that Dreamers and their parents should have a roadmap to citizenship through legislative immigration reform. When he enters office he will remove the uncertainty for Dreamers by reinstating the DACA program, and he will explore all legal options to protect their families from inhumane separation.
Public Charge
Biden would reverse Trump’s public charge rule. He believes the rule runs counter to American values and the history of the nation.
Reversing Travel Bans
On Day One of his presidency, Biden intends to rescind Trump’s travel bans on travelers from 13 countries, most of them either majority-Muslim or African nations.
Skilled Workers
Biden supports reform of the H1-B system including increased alignment to the current workforce. Once reform is complete, he plans to expands the number of high-skilled visas.
Refugees
Biden supports raising the annual allotment of refugee admissions to 125 thousand from around 15 thousand under President Trump.
Mexico Border Wall
Biden plans to immediately stop diversion of US Defense funds for the border wall, effectively stopping its expansion. Trump will immediately prioritize reunification of "lost" children from asylum camps with their parents.
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