Important announcement by Biden benefits Peruvians in the U.S.

The recent announcement by President Joe Biden regarding a migration measure that will benefit over 500,000 undocumented migrants in the United States has had a significant impact on the Peruvian community in that country. According to the General Director of Peruvian Communities Abroad and Consular Affairs, Ambassador Alberto Farje Orna, around 400,000 Peruvians may find themselves in irregular migration status in the United States and could be beneficiaries of this new migration policy. The measure, which focuses on keeping families together, will allow spouses of U.S. citizens to obtain Permanent Resident Cards (Green Cards) without the need to leave the United States. This represents a significant relief for many families who until now had to separate for long periods of time to regularize their migration status. With this new policy, it is estimated that around half a million spouses in irregular status may benefit. For the extensive Peruvian community in the United States, which represents approximately 30.2% of the total estimated Peruvians living outside the country, this measure represents a unique opportunity to improve their migration status and live with greater security and stability in the United States. Additionally, around 400,000 Peruvians may meet the requirements set by the Biden administration and be eligible to regularize their status. However, the migration situation of Peruvians in the United States is not homogeneous. Since July 2021, an increase in irregular migration of compatriots through the land border between the United States and Mexico has been observed, mainly coming from regions such as Junín. This migration flow is largely due to the search for economic opportunities in sectors such as construction, gardening, and cleaning. Despite the challenges they face, such as migration irregularity and waiting for appointments with migration authorities, Peruvians in the United States find support networks in welcoming communities, such as the Latino community, and in states like New Jersey, where there are job opportunities and linguistic facilities. This migration measure by Biden represents a ray of hope for those seeking to regularize their status and build a more stable future in the United States. Regarding communications between U.S. and Peruvian authorities, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through the Embassy in Washington, is in constant contact to address migration and political issues in general. Although this measure is recent and many specific details are still unknown, it is important to exercise caution and wait for official announcements to avoid possible scams and misinformation surrounding this process.