Recent U.S. Immigration Updates (June 2024)

Recent U.S. Immigration Updates (June 2024)

### Recent U.S. Immigration Updates (June 2024)

#### **1. Policy Changes and Legislative Developments**
– **DACA and DREAM Act:** Proposed legislation aims to create a permanent pathway to citizenship for DACA recipients and undocumented immigrants brought as children (Dreamers) .
– **Employment-Based Reforms:** Addressing visa backlogs and expanding pathways for high-demand sectors like tech and healthcare. Enhanced programs for attracting STEM talent .
– **Family-Based Visa Reforms:** Efforts to reduce wait times and improve family reunification processes .

#### **2. Border Security and Asylum Policies**
– **Southern Border:** Enhanced security with advanced technology and increased border patrols .
– **Asylum Procedures:** Reforms to streamline asylum processing and establish new migrant processing centers for faster application handling and humanitarian aid .

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**Sources:**
1. [U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services – DACA Updates](https://www.uscis.gov/daca)
2. [Congressional Record – DREAM Act Progress](https://www.congress.gov/)
3. [U.S. Department of State – Visa Bulletin](https://travel.state.gov/)
4. [Department of Homeland Security – STEM Recruitment](https://www.dhs.gov/)
5. [USA.gov – Family Visa Reforms](https://www.usa.gov/immigration)
6. [U.S. Customs and Border Protection – Border Security](https://www.cbp.gov/)
7. [U.S. Department of Justice – Asylum Reforms](https://www.justice.gov/)
8. [Reuters – Migration Centers](https://www.reuters.com/)