In a significant move, President Joe Biden is set to announce new protections for undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens, as well as streamline work visa access for certain "Dreamers," according to sources briefed by the White House.

The executive action planned by the president aims to shield undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens from deportation, allowing them to obtain work authorization and easing their path to permanent resident status. To qualify, the undocumented spouses must have been continuously in the United States for at least 10 years and be legally married as of June 17.

Under Biden's executive action, eligible undocumented spouses will have approximately three years to apply for permanent residency, during which they will be permitted to stay in the U.S. and obtain a three-year work permit. This program comes as the largest relief initiative for undocumented immigrants since former President Barack Obama's implementation of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program in 2012.

Furthermore, the executive action is expected to extend protections to a group of undocumented children under the age of 21, whose undocumented parent is married to a U.S. citizen.

Additionally, the new measures will make it easier for "Dreamers" - undocumented migrants who were brought to the U.S. as children - to receive work visas. According to sources familiar with the White House's plans, Dreamers would qualify if they have obtained a degree from a U.S. college or university and have received a high-skilled job offer.

It is estimated that the executive action could potentially benefit around 500,000 undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens, while the provisions for Dreamers could impact an additional 50,000 to 100,000 people.

The White House has not officially commented on the matter, but White House press secretary Karine Jean Pierre noted that the president takes the situation at the border seriously and intends to address it with action.

Democrats have long advocated for such actions, believing that they would not only benefit those directly affected but also appeal to Latino voters in key battleground states. This move showcases President Biden's commitment to addressing immigration issues that have been a point of contention for years.

While the specifics of the executive action are yet to be revealed, the announcement is expected to take place at a White House event commemorating the 12th anniversary of an Obama-era action that protected undocumented youth brought to the U.S. as children from deportation.

As immigration remains a key topic within the administration's agenda, President Biden is demonstrating his dedication to enacting change and finding solutions to create a more inclusive and compassionate immigration policy in the United States.