Factbox: Major provisions of Senate immigration reform bill

Sonawabich · 04-16-2013, 01:45 AM

I am still not sure if the RPI's will be required to go through the "merit" system or they will receive LPR immediately after 10 years.

If they will be required to go through the merit system, they better have some plans to get education.

http://news.yahoo.com/factbox-major-...-business.html

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*children brought into the United States illegally and certain farm workers. They could get "green cards" in five years.

* Foreigners living in the United States illegally could apply to adjust their status to "registered provisional immigrant (RPI) status" within 180 days after enactment, provided the secretary of Homeland Security submits to Congress a strategy for securing U.S. borders.

* Only those who arrived in the United States before December 31, 2011 could apply and they would have to pay a $500 fee and back taxes. Those convicted of felonies or three or more misdemeanors would not be eligible.

* Immigrants who win RPI status could work for any employer and would be allowed to travel outside the United States.

* A merit-based visa would be created the fifth year after enactment and would award points to individuals based on education, employment, length of residence in the United States and other considerations. There would be 120,000 such visas available annually, with the number rising by 5 percent per year if demand exceeds supply and the U.S. jobless rate is below 8.5 percent. It would be capped at 250,000 visas.

Pianoswithoutfaith · 04-16-2013, 01:49 AM

or just be employed

vivace · 04-16-2013, 01:52 AM

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* Two groups would be put on a faster track to permanent resident status: children brought into the United States illegally and certain farm workers. They could get "green cards" in five years. The children would be eligible for citizenship immediately after getting green cards.

Not sure if this includes DACA overstayers, but why not just give citizenship after five years? The green card just seems unnecessary here.

Or do we get green cards FOR five years, and THEN apply for citizenship? The news articles are getting confusing.

Giancoli · 04-16-2013, 01:55 AM

Question I hope some can answer through speculation. The employment thing, what if my mom doesn't work and doesn't need to cause my dad supports her (and children) and makes suff money? I hope they tie marriage in somehow cause I don't want my mama working.

Pianoswithoutfaith · 04-16-2013, 01:55 AM

I think immediately just means 3 to 5 years, which is faster than waiting 10 years, plus w.e time the fed deemed the border secure plus 3 years after that

Pianoswithoutfaith · 04-16-2013, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Giancoli

Question I hope some can answer through speculation. The employment thing, what if my mom doesn't work and doesn't need to cause my dad supports her (and children) and makes suff money? I hope they tie marriage in somehow cause I don't want my mama working.

When they file taxes, is it jointly or separately?

Sonawabich · 04-16-2013, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Pianoswithoutfaith

or just be employed

The merit system most likely to be a point-based system. Such as that of Canada's. Thus the more qualified one is the more chance of getting the visa. More education + good job = more points.

Pianoswithoutfaith · 04-16-2013, 02:00 AM

yeah, it could be, we don't know for sure until the actual bill is out, if ever

Giancoli · 04-16-2013, 02:01 AM

Jointly!

Pianoswithoutfaith · 04-16-2013, 02:02 AM

ah, then I speculate, she should be alright then, however, I can't say that with full confidence as I have yet to read the actual bill.

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Factbox: Major provisions of Senate immigration reform bill