Just as suspected, the Gang of Eight has come out
with Simpson-Mazzoli II. This is
basically the same plan that failed miserably in 1986. Here is an outline of how these invaders can
obtain citizenship:
PATH TO CITIZENSHIP
—The estimated 11 million people living in the U.S.
illegally could obtain "registered provisional immigrant status" six
months after enactment of the bill as long as:
(1) The Homeland Security Department has developed
border security and fencing plans.
(2) They arrived in the U.S. prior to Dec. 31, 2011,
and maintained continuous physical presence since then.
(3) They do not have a felony conviction or three or
more misdemeanors.
(4) They pay a $500 fine.
—People in provisional legal status could work and
travel in the U.S. but would not be eligible for federal benefits.
—The provisional legal status lasts six years and is
renewable for another $500.
—People deported
for noncriminal reasons can apply to re-enter in provisional status if they
have a spouse or child who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, or if they had been
brought to the U.S. as a child.
—After 10 years in provisional status, immigrants
can seek a green card and lawful permanent resident status if they are
up-to-date on taxes and pay a $1,000 fine, have maintained continuous physical
presence in the U.S., meet work requirements, and learn English. Also the
border triggers must have been met, and all people waiting to immigrate through
the legal system as of date of enactment of the legislation must have been
dealt with.
—People brought to the country as youths would be
able to get green cards in five years, and citizenship immediately thereafter
Now compare that summary to the Simpson-Mazzoli Act
of 1986:
The Immigration Reform and Control Act was passed
and signed into law on November 6, 1986. The purpose of this legislation was to
amend, revise, and reform/re-assess the status of unauthorized immigrants set
forth in the Immigration and Nationality Act. The content of this bill is
overwhelming and is divided into many sections such as control of unauthorized
immigration, legalization and reform of legal immigration. The focus of this
précis will be on the legalization aspect of the bill.
This bill gave unauthorized aliens the opportunity
to apply and gain legal status if they met mandated requirements. The fate or status
of all those who applied fell into the hands of “Designated Entities” and
finally the U.S. Attorney General. Applicants had to prove that they lived and
maintained a continuous physical presence in the U.S. since January 1st, 1982,
possess a clean criminal record, and provide proof of registration within the
Selective Service. Moreover, applicants had to meet minimal knowledge
requirements in U.S. history, government and the English language or be
pursuing a course of study approved by the Attorney General.
This bill also outlined previsions for temporary
residents’ travel, employment, false statements, numerical limitations,
adjustments for status and treatment of applications by “Designated Entities”.
Furthermore, after an applicant was assigned a legal status or deemed a
temporary lawful resident, they were disqualified from receiving all forms of
public welfare assistance for five years. The rules for applications and
welfare assistance did not apply to Cuban or Haitian immigrants.
The only difference between Simpson-Mazzoli and this
bill is there are over 400 waivers! Geez…that
sounds a lot like Obamacare. On top of
that, the head of the immigration officers union was ejected from the Gang of
Eights press conference. That should be
omen.
The general consensus amongst these august senators
is we must do something to fix our immigration problems. I prefer the wisdom of Calvin Coolidge:
“It is much more important to kill bad bills than to pass good ones.”
Source: http://news.yahoo.com/details-senate-immigration-bill-192848512.html
http://library.uwb.edu/guides/usimmigration/1986_immigration_reform_and_control_act.html
http://dailycaller.com/2013/04/18/immigration-bill-contains-400-waivers-exceptions-and-exemptions/2/
http://dailycaller.com/2013/04/18/ice-union-head-chris-crane-ejected-from-gang-of-8-press-event/
http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/295167-top-senators-say-boston-tragedy-is-reason-for-urgency-on-immigration-reform#ixzz2R7gL4Cxn
http://www.goodreads.com/quotes/130136-it-is-much-more-important-to-kill-bad-bills-than
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