--- title: A Path to US Citizenship for Undocumented Immigrants in 2021 | My Visa Source description: Learn about proposed changes to the US Citizenship Act 2021, what the United States is trying to accomplish and how it will affect the US economy. Click. image: https://www.myvisasource.com/hubfs/logo-for-facebook2.png --- [![ClickCease](https://monitor.clickcease.com/stats/stats.aspx)](https://www.clickcease.com) [###### Planning on entering the United States or Canada this year or in 2027? Avoid potential issues by consulting with a licensed immigration professional. 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Written by My Visa Source Team Published on:  Jul 9, 2021 ![drawing of immigrant families walking with belongings usa flag around them my visa source](https://www.myvisasource.com/hubfs/Compressed%20Blog%20Images/200kb/drawing-of-immigrant-families-walking-with-belongings-usa-flag-around-them-my-visa-source.jpg-200kb.jpg) Begin your immigration journey now Click and fill out a free online assessment to see how we can help you. It takes less than 1 minute to fill out. [Free Assessment▸ ](https://www.myvisasource.com/free-assessment) Call and speak to our team, so that they can book a time with a licensed immigration professional who will answer all your questions. [Call Us Now▸ ](tel:1-888-509-1987) Recommended For You Author info: The Biden Administration recently unveiled the US Citizenship Act of 2021 which is expected to have an impact on the lives of millions of immigrants. The new act seems to have proposed laws for citizenship pathways for undocumented immigrants, increasing funds for border technology and addressing the root cause of migration.  However, it is important to understand that this act is just a proposed law as of now, still undecided by Congress. It is still being deemed as one of the most sweeping developments in immigration laws over the last few decades. Congress may suggest certain changes to the act before making it law.  ## **What Does the US Citizenship Act for 2021 Highlight?** The biggest highlight of the US Citizenship Act for 2021 is that it includes an immigration pathway for undocumented immigrants. However, many other big changes have been introduced, as described below in detail: ### **Citizenship Pathway for Undocumented Immigrants: ** The new citizenship act will offer an 8-year immigration pathway for undocumented immigrants in the US. This will include certain dreamers, Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders, and farm workers. Currently, foreign nationals who have been present in the US on or before January 1, 2021, and meet other eligibility requirements can apply for a TPS and apply for permanent residence after 5 years of continuous residence in the US. After 3 years as lawful permanent residents, these immigrants can qualify for [US citizenship](https://www.myvisasource.com/usa-immigration/citizenship/) through the naturalization process.  This act also includes certain provisions to expedite the processing of Green Cards for certain foreign nationals who entered the US as children. Children of DACA, TPS holders, and farmworkers can immediately apply for a [Green Card (Permanent Resident Card)](https://www.myvisasource.com/usa-immigration/permanent-residence-green-card/) instead of waiting for 5 years. This way, their path to US citizenship is just reduced to 3 years. ### **Greater Importance on Family Reunification:**  The new act will reduce the waiting periods for family-based immigration allowing families to reunite much more quickly. It is common for spouses, dependent children, and parents of US citizens to be separated as they wait for their immigrant visas to be processed. However, the Biden Administration wants to reduce such backlogs and increase per-country visa caps to reduce wait time for such families.  Spouses and dependent children of lawful permanent residents will be moved to immediate relative categories of immigrant visas and will be exempt from the per-country visa caps. This act will also allow family members with approved family sponsorship petitions to join their family in the US temporarily while they wait for their green card to be processed.  ### **Less Wait Time for Employment-Based Visas:**  The wait time for employment-based visas will also be reduced by capturing unused visas and eliminating the per-country visa caps. This way international graduates of US universities with advanced STEM degrees can stay in the US and workers in low-wage sectors can access the green card. The new act will also protect foreign workers from exploitation by employers and improve the employment verification process. ### **Funding Border Technology:**  The Biden Administration will approve additional funding for technology that will reduce screening times at the Port of Entry. This means that border officials will get better tools to search for contraband and narcotics. The new act also strives to increase funding for better training for [Customs and Border Protection (CBP)](https://www.cbp.gov/) officials. This is to train the CBP officials on how to deal with detainees and border communities in a better, more empathetic manner.  ## **What Else Is Being Done by the Biden Administration?** Biden Administration is making efforts to use more inclusive language to address undocumented immigrants. The administration has urged the use of noncitizens instead of “aliens” to refer to undocumented immigrants. Efforts are being made to completely remove the use of “illegal alien” and replace it with “undocumented noncitizen” or “undocumented individual”. Words like “assimilation” will be replaced by “integration” or “civic integration.” The US immigration law uses the word “alien” extensively in US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) forms and even during court rulings to describe anyone who is not a US citizen. Since the word has a negative connotation and has gradually become more dehumanizing to foreign nationals coming to the US to make it their home, it seems inappropriate to continue their use.  According to the Pew Research Center, 10.5 million entered the US without documentation in 2017. However, the exact number is unclear. This new act is still just a proposed law and, likely, it will not be implemented exactly as the initial draft. Assuming the bill is cleared by Congress, it will still take several months for the USCIS to implement the new laws.  ### Subscribe to our magazine to stay up to date with Immigration news ## **How Would Immigration Pathways for Undocumented Immigrants Help the US Economy?** As mentioned above, an estimated 10.5 million undocumented immigrants are living across the US. They have probably lived in the US for more than 16 years while their family has continued to grow. However, no meaningful reform has been introduced by Congress in the last 40 years, leaving these families vulnerable to deportation. Surveys and polls have indicated that a majority of Americans are in the support of introducing a new immigration pathway for undocumented immigrants. Under the Biden administration, efforts are being made to make the US immigration system more humane and fair for all. The Center for American Progress and the University of California, Davis’s Global Migration Center modeled a report that highlights the economic impact of several proposals currently being presented before congress. This report aims to help and inform the policymakers and advocates about the benefits of granting a pathway to citizenship to undocumented immigrants in the following scenarios: - Scenario 1: All undocumented immigrants - Scenario 2: Undocumented immigrants working in essential occupations - Scenario 3: Undocumented immigrants eligible for the American Dream and Promise Act - Scenario 4: Undocumented immigrants who are either essential workers or eligible for the American Dream and Promise Act According to the report, the scenarios will have the following effect over the next decade: ### **Scenario 1** If an immigration pathway is provided to all undocumented immigrants indiscriminately, then the US Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is expected to have a cumulative boost of over $1.7 trillion in the next 10 years and create around 438,800 new jobs.  - **Short-term effect:** Annual wages of those eligible are expected to increase by $4,300 - **Long-term effect:** Annual wages of those eligible are expected to increase by $14,000 and all American workers can expect an increase in annual wages by $700.07 ### **Scenario 2** An immigration pathway for undocumented immigrants employed as essential workers will boost the US GDP by $989 billion over the next decade and create 203,200 new jobs.  - **Short-term effect: **Annual wages of eligible workers are expected to increase by $4,300 - **Long-term effect: **Annual wages of those eligible will increase by $11,800 while annual wages of all American workers will increase by $300. ### **Scenario 3** Implementing the American Dream and Promise Act will increase the US GDP by $799 over the next 10 years and create 285,400 new jobs.  - **Short-term effect:** Eligible workers can expect their annual wages to increase by $4,300 - **Long-term effect:** Eligible workers can expect their annual wages to increase by $16,800 while annual wages of all other American workers are expected to increase by $400 ### **Scenario 4** An immigration pathway for undocumented immigrants employed as essential workers and eligible under the American Dream and Promise Act will boost the US GDP by over $1.5 trillion in the next 10 years while creating 400,800 employment opportunities. - **Short-term effect:** Eligible workers can expect an increase in their annual wages by $4,300 - **Long-term effect:** Eligible workers can expect an increase in their annual wages by $13,500 while all American workers can expect an increase by $600 in their annual wages As the report highlights above, introducing a new immigration pathway for undocumented immigrants will significantly stimulate the US economy, create thousands of new jobs and also increase the annual wages of eligible workers. During the peak of the coronavirus pandemic, undocumented immigrants were imperative in maintaining the social infrastructure. As the US continues to address the pandemic, Congress should consider the proposal of a new immigration pathway seriously to ensure post-pandemic recovery and to address the contribution of undocumented immigrants in the US response to the pandemic. Questions About Immigration? My Visa Source Has Answers. My Visa Source stays updated on all immigration news and announcements across Canada and the United States, including sudden changes in government law. Our legal solutions help individuals, families, businesses and investors from North America and around the globe. Get The Personalized Help That You Need and Deserve! Securing personalized legal help is quick and simple. Begin with our one-minute online immigration assessment form or call us toll-free at 1-888-509-1987. 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