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For Immediate Release         
Contact: Dan Gordon ,
617-651-0841 
Jan. 20, 2021 

**Biden Actions a Promising Step toward Bipartisan Reform **

**WASHINGTON, D.C.** - Sweeping immigration changes feature
prominently in the Biden administration's day one plans - and
underscore the historic opportunity for bipartisan immigration reform in
2021. 

The incoming administration plans to propose legislation

that includes the opportunity for millions of essential undocumented
immigrants to earn citizenship, an expansion of refugee admissions and
fixes for problems in our visa system, among other measures. It also
plans administrative actions

that would, among other things, rescind the travel ban
,
preserve and fortify Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals

(DACA) and pause border wall

construction. 

"The incoming Biden administration's bill and anticipated executive
actions are welcome steps in the right direction," said

**Ali Noorani, President and CEO of the National Immigration Forum**.
"They will help American families, workers and communities, and they lay
a strong foundation for bipartisan solutions from Congress." 

With that goal in mind amid a split Senate, more than 180 organizations,
companies and individuals signed on to a statement Tuesday expressing
support for bipartisan immigration reform. "Strong leadership and
bipartisanship from Congress and the administration, starting on day
one, are critical to build an immigration system that works for U.S.
families, grows our economy, and strengthens communities across our
nation while welcoming immigrants who seek to contribute as critical
partners in our society," the statement

reads. 

The new administration's plans are a positive first sign that the
administration is focusing on immigration priorities

the Forum has identified as having potential for bipartisan
support.   

"Today's first steps are not just smart policies - they should have
bipartisan appeal," Noorani said. "We look forward to working with
Congress and with Americans who want to create immigration processes
that uphold our values, enhance our security and set all Americans up
for success."  

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