Blog Post: Immigration

To become a citizen of the United States, you must follow a multi-step process. First you must apply for a green card, or visa. Then you must live in the United States for 5 years. At this point you are elgible to take the Naturalization Test and become an official US citizen. The Naturalization Exam tests your knowledge off "Be able to read, write, and speak English and have knowledge and an understanding of U.S. history and government." In the spring of 2013 after months of behind the scenes meetings, a group of eight senators (including John McCain, Chuck Schumer, Lindsey Graham, and Marco Rubio) announced they had agreed on a framework for comprehensive immigration reform. After months of negotiation the group unveiled a bill that: Increased HB-1 Visas (supported by Tech companies), a pathway to citizenship, increased border security, and Guest-Worker Program). It was praised by both sides of the aisle and the non-partisan CBO even said it would lower the deficit. On June 27, 2013 the Senate passed the bill. However, the House has refused to even take up the bill. Instead the House insists that comprehensive immigration reform would be a mistake, they believe the issue would be better addressed by a series of small bills. The House is yet to pass a single one of these bills. The Government shutdown has further delayed reform efforts, leaving the fate of the Senate bill uncertain. 

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