Potential legislation would cut legal immigration in half

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Just read about a possible bill that would cut legal immigration in half, and not allow siblings or parents of citizens to get green cards unless they were ill, if you need to get a parent over here, or a sister/brother, act fast.

 

"The bill, "Reforming American Immigration for Strong Employment Act" (RAISE Act), would limit the number of family-based visas so that only spouses and unmarried minor children of citizens and permanent residents can get green cards. Currently the law also allows for parents of citizens, as well as siblings, both married and unmarried children over 21, along with their spouses and minor children.  One exception would be allowed. Elderly parents in need of caretaking would be able to get renewable temporary visas, but the parents would not be allowed to work, receive public benefits, and they would have to show guaranteed support of health insurance by the sponsoring children.  The two senators also want to nix the diversity lottery, which grants 50,000 visas each year to people from countries with low rates of immigration to the United States.  Thirdly, their bill would cap the refugee program at 50,000."

 

http://www.cnn.com/2017/02/07/politics/cotton-perdue-immigration-bill/

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