Manila Bulletin
Gov’t hopeful for more beneficial US immigration policy toward Pinoys
The Philippine ambassador to the US anticipates possible changes in immigration policies under the incoming Biden administration.
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque expressed hope that the US government under President-elect Joe Biden will relax immigration policies that took a restrictive approach during the term of outgoing US President Donald Trump.
He noted that undocumented Filipino workers in the US would be helped by the Democratic Biden presidency.
However, Roque does not expect any major changes in bilateral relations between the Philippines and the US.
Roque mentioned that all immigration policies must pass through the US Congress for approval.
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