Biden admin may reverse Trump immigration policies, aid Filipinos

Ambassador to Washington Jose Manuel Romualdez expressed optimism that President-elect Joe Biden's administration could reverse the stringent immigration policies of President Donald Trump, potentially offering relief to an estimated 350,000 Filipinos facing deportation in the US.

Romualdez suggested that Biden's presidency may bring about changes beneficial to Filipinos in the US, including those with pending deportation cases, with indications of extended stays for many.

Malacañang has also voiced hopes that a Biden administration could assist undocumented Filipino immigrants in legalizing their status in the United States.

Furthermore, the ambassador indicated that the incoming administration might ease visa access restrictions for skilled foreign workers, noting the Philippines' exclusion from the US H-2A and H-2B visa programs in 2020 due to a high overstay rate.