The Proposal
- Illegal immigrants could obtain "Z visas" that would allow them to stay in the country.
- Heads of households would have to return to their home countries and reapply for proper visas.
- They would have to pay $1,500 fees and $5,000 fines to get on the path to permanent residency.
- Skills, education levels and job experience would weigh more heavily than family ties.
- A temporary worker program would be launched allowing people to enter the country for two years.
- The Border Patrol force would be doubled to 18,000 officers.
- The fence along the Mexican border would be greatly expanded.
What's next?
- The Senate opens debate on the proposal Monday. Expect many amendments.
- The Senate hopes to pass a bill by Memorial Day, a deadline that appears to be optimistic.
- After the Senate passes a bill, the House will draw up its own immigration reform bill, likely in July.
- The bills would have to be blended before one could be signed into law by President Bush.
- Illegal immigrants could obtain "Z visas" that would allow them to stay in the country.
- Heads of households would have to return to their home countries and reapply for proper visas.
- They would have to pay $1,500 fees and $5,000 fines to get on the path to permanent residency.
- Skills, education levels and job experience would weigh more heavily than family ties.
- A temporary worker program would be launched allowing people to enter the country for two years.
- The Border Patrol force would be doubled to 18,000 officers.
- The fence along the Mexican border would be greatly expanded.
What's next?
- The Senate opens debate on the proposal Monday. Expect many amendments.
- The Senate hopes to pass a bill by Memorial Day, a deadline that appears to be optimistic.
- After the Senate passes a bill, the House will draw up its own immigration reform bill, likely in July.
- The bills would have to be blended before one could be signed into law by President Bush.
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