New Provision in <br />Biden Plan Could Give, Undocumented Immigrants , Legal Work Status.<br />President Joe Biden's $1.75 trillion social safety net plan just received a new provision that could allow 7 million undocumented immigrants to legally work in the U.S. .<br />President Joe Biden's $1.75 trillion social safety net plan just received a new provision that could allow 7 million undocumented immigrants to legally work in the U.S. .<br />Under the new policy, undocumented immigrants <br />would be allowed to apply for work and<br />travel permits that would be good for five years.<br />According to 'Newsweek,' the Biden administration's handling of the border has lead Senate Democrats to push for reform.<br />According to 'Newsweek,' the Biden administration's handling of the border has lead Senate Democrats to push for reform.<br />Since Biden became president, U.S. Customs and Border Patrol has encountered over 1.4 million migrants at the country's border with Mexico. .<br />Some members of the Democratic party have called <br />the Biden administration's handling of the influx <br />a humanitarian failing, and are requesting more federal aid. .<br />'Newsweek' reports that current laws only allow migrants holding green cards or specific <br />work permits to legally work in the U.S.<br />A Center for American Progress report found <br />that undocumented workers make up <br />an estimated 4.4% of the U.S. workforce.<br />A Center for American Progress report found <br />that undocumented workers make up <br />an estimated 4.4% of the U.S. workforce.<br />The report also found that undocumented <br />workers comprise approximately 30% <br />of the country's agricultural workforce. .<br />The report also found that undocumented <br />workers comprise approximately 30% <br />of the country's agricultural workforce. .<br />'Newsweek' points out that not being allowed <br />to legally apply for work leaves undocumented <br />workers vulnerable to exploitation. .<br />Democrats reportedly hope that as the new <br />provision builds off existing programs, the Senate <br />will approve the measure in the coming days.
