Immigration Reform!

Is it a false start (again) or are we really off to the races? Senator Schumer seems to have announced the starting point of this year's immigration reform debate. In an article in the Washington Post, Senator Schumer has outlined what he sees as the template for immigration reform. Spencer Hsu, of Washington Post reports that Schumer sees immigration reform:
"requiring that an estimated 12 million illegal immigrants register with the government and "submit to a rigorous process to convert to legal status" or face immediate deportation. [The][l]egislation must also create mechanisms to attract high-skilled immigrants, control the flow of low-skilled immigrants and protect native-born workers."
Senator Schumer is calling for a National ID card (something to displease everyone):
"Schumer's proposal for a national 'biometric' identification system to verify work documents -- based on fingerprints, iris scans or digital photographs -- stems from a key weakness of past immigration overhaul efforts . . . " and omits a temporary worker visa program.
These issues were key points for the overall package of immigration reform that were discussed in a meeting at the White House between President Obama and numerous key Senators and Congressman the other day. We will continue to keep our readership apprised of any new developments in the immigration reform arena. For more information, please feel free to e-mail us at info@visaserve.co m. You can also call us at 201- 670-0006 (x107).