Big Changes in Reform

Major Steps Forward

      Changes are certainly in the works. Immigration is moving forward and in the words of the Huffington Post, "immigration momentum is unstoppable." Based on all indications, it seems that immigration reform is inevitable with only one real question in remaining: when.

      On Friday, two major (and historically antagonisitc) sides agreed on a very important deal. Labor and buisness came together and agreed on a proposal that should gain traction in Congress. Under this new plan, a "W" visa will be created for "low skill" workers in industries such as hospitality, construction, and farming. These low skill workers would then have a new and improved path to citizenship.


Under this plan, a new formula for determining the number of visas given will be instituted. In the first year, 20,000 visas will be given, 35,000 in the second, 55,000 in the third, and 75,000 in the fourth. In the fourth year, the economy will dictate whether it will be more or less than 75,000 visas.










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