People, who are keeping prickly eyes on immigration reforms news, must know about American President Mr. Barak Obama’s affirmation on Republican approach of piecemeal approach. Last month, Obama said that he is okay if an effective immigration bill, whether in pieces, serves the purpose for the nation. House Republicans proposed few small immigration bills separating each issues rather than one comprehensive bill.
However, On Friday, Mr. Barak Obama urged house to support comprehensive bill, constructed by Gang of Eight members. He told that Comprehensive Immigration Bill contain everything which an ideal immigration bill should have. This bill will boost our economy, will generate more high-skilled workers and attract more investment to nation. “So, let’s go ahead and get that done.” Mr. Obama said in year-end conference.
Comprehensive bill was passed in Senate in June this year. House Speaker Mr. John Boehner never scheduled the bill for vote in Congress. Most of republicans were against a provision of Path to Citizenship, which proposes 13 years process to appear for Immigration Medical Exam and hence get citizenship to undocumented immigrants. Also, chamber seems more concerned about US-Mexico Border Security than any other immigration issues. Most of the Conservative Republicans in Hose consider the comprehensive bill lighter on Border Security and more lenient on Path to Citizenship.
House is now on Christmas holiday break and any further proceedings on immigration bill will only happen in New Year. It will be interesting to see what will happen in this long awaiting, bit dramatic immigration reform legislation which is incredibly critical for millions of immigrants and ultimately for the integrity and security of nation.
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