Senators May File Immigration Bill Today

Today the "Gang of 8" lawmakers may release their draft bill. Even Sen. Marco Rubio is said to support this negotiated compromise to immigration reform.

The bill is rumored to address topics previously reported in the media, including a ten-year waiting period for undocumented immigrants; a multi-million dollar increase in border security funding; and special provisions for "DREAMers," or children who do not have legal status but have been raised and educated as Americans. The bill may also include special provisions for agricultural and other workers. Businesses are pushing for increased visa eligibility for engineers and tech workers, which would help immigrant entrepreneurs. Unfortunately, the bill could also end the "diversity visa" program and reduce the availability of visas for family members of U.S. citizens.

However, even when the Senate bill is released, this first draft could look significantly different from the final version. A poll by the Washington Post shows popular support for a "path to citizenship," but that issue is still contentious within Congress.

Immigration Reform Proposed by Hispanic Caucus

The Congressional Hispanic Caucus has proposed comprehensive immigration reform.  The proposed legislation includes a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, more visas for highly skilled math and science workers, a guest worker program and immigrant verification and enforcement.  Both Democrats and Republicans state that they are interested in passing immigration reform next year.


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DHS Announced Initiatives For Highly Skilled Immigrants in the United States

The Department of Homeland Security announced a set of initiatives designed to attract and retain highly skilled immigrants in the United States. The Obama Administration has expressed that these immigration reforms will encourage further job creation as the country continues its economic recovery in the future. The President's Council on Jobs and Competitiveness released a report that said, "Highly skilled immigrants create jobs, they don't take jobs."

President Obama stated in his State of the Union address that keeping highly skilled immigrants in the United States will help boost the nation's competitiveness in an ever-changing world economy. His administration supports legislation such as "creating a 'Startup Visa,' strengthening the H-1B program, and 'stapling' green cards to the diplomas of certain foreign-born graduates in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields."

To read more on the Department of Homeland Security's future administrative reforms for highly skilled immigrants and foreign entrepreneurs, click here.

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