Kevin Beigel, an immigration attorney from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, is a senior attorney at Beigel Law. In addition to his role as a US and Canadian immigration attorney, Kevin Beigel is a member of organizations such as the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), a national bar association comprised of law professors and attorneys who teach and practice law.
In April 2023 press release, the AILA supported President Biden’s plan to make it safer for refugees to travel into the US. This plan includes screening migrants to get humanitarian protection and other relief. It also seeks to expand legal measures for allowing migrants to remain in the country.
Some believe this would be a game-changer in bringing US immigration policy into the 21st century. However, there are cons to this new pathway to citizenship. For example, the strict asylum restrictions make it harder for migrants to get asylum. These restrictions, some believe, might send people fleeing volatile situations in their homes into danger.
The plan comes after other efforts by the White House to provide a more humane solution for addressing immigration in the country. For instance, the restart of Haitian and Cuban re-unification programs will help families establish themselves in the US.
In a press release, Benjamin Johnson, AILA executive director, stated that the organization supports this plan because it protects more people. It also prevents smugglers from taking advantage of refugees coming to the border.
