Trump Proposal Gives 1.8 Million Undocumented Immigrants Path to Citizenship Trump's proposal would help 700,000 undocumented immigrants covered by the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program when it expires. He would also be covering those who meet DACA requirements and didn't sign up, as well as those who would be newly eligible under the proposal's timeframe requirements. The pathway to citizenship would take 10-12 years, according to Trump. The $25 billion wouldn't just go towards the wall, but also border infrastructure and technology, as well as more funds for personnel. The plan also includes $25 billion for a border wall and other immigration reform. It would also put an end to family reunification.