Biden to propose 8-year citizenship path for immigrants

14 Sept 02:29 Key points summarised by AI

President-elect Biden plans to unveil a sweeping immigration bill offering an 8-year path to citizenship for an estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants, reversing Trump-era policies.
The legislation proposes a five-year path to temporary legal status (green card) for those in the U.S. by Jan 1, 2021, followed by a three-year path to naturalization, contingent on background checks and tax payments.
Specific groups like "Dreamers," agricultural workers, and individuals with temporary protective status would qualify for accelerated green card processes.
While addressing root causes of migration and providing grants, the bill notably omits enhanced border security or new visa programs, raising doubts about its passage in a divided Congress.
Biden also intends to use executive actions to immediately reverse other restrictive Trump immigration policies, including the ban on arrivals from predominantly Muslim countries.

Sihasak urges Thais in Europe to stay alert as protests spread

Yesterday 12:06 Key points summarised by AI

Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow advises Thai nationals in Europe to avoid protest areas and reconsider non-essential travel, citing widespread unrest in countries like France, Italy, and Spain.
The warning comes as demonstrations escalate, with some turning violent, prompting concerns for safety and leading to an emergency Cabinet meeting in Italy and a proposed postponement of diplomatic talks.
Thai embassies and the Department of Consular Affairs issue advisories, urging citizens to monitor local developments, follow official announcements, and register their travel details for assistance, while emphasizing that no Thais have been directly affected yet.