Why building legal pathways is crucial to address irregular migration.

Building new legal immigration pathways is critical to meet the challenge of managing orderly migration to the United States.

The Biden administration took critical steps to build legal pathways for some countries, and the results of these efforts were a tremendous success. Not only did these pathways lead to a decrease in unauthorized border crossings, but they also reduced pressure on the asylum system and gave immigrants a safer option to come to the United States with the help of an American sponsor. Policymakers should build on this success by providing individuals and families more legal channels for migration, which are safer and easier to use than crossing the border without authorization. Additionally, legal pathways will preserve the asylum system for the most vulnerable migrants at the border.

America is at its best when we welcome those in need of protection, as well as those who want to work, study, or be reunited with their families in the United States.