Biden to propose eight-year path to citizenship for illegal immigrants.
February 13, 2021
President Joe Biden is set to propose an extensive immigration reform bill on day one of his administration, which includes an eight-year path to citizenship for an estimated 11 million people living in the U.S. illegally.
The bill would offer one of the quickest pathways to citizenship for undocumented immigrants in recent years: those living in the U.S. illegally as of Jan. 1 would have a five-year path to a green card contingent upon a background check, paying taxes, and other basic requirements. After this, eligible immigrants would have a three-year path to naturalization.