(AP) – President Donald Trump is embracing legislation that would
dramatically reduce legal immigration and shift the nation toward a system that
prioritizes merit and skills over family ties.Trump joined with Republican Senators David Perdue of Georgia and Tom Cotton of
Arkansas on Wednesday to promote the bill, which has so far gained little
traction in the Senate.
dramatically reduce legal immigration and shift the nation toward a system that
prioritizes merit and skills over family ties.Trump joined with Republican Senators David Perdue of Georgia and Tom Cotton of
Arkansas on Wednesday to promote the bill, which has so far gained little
traction in the Senate.
The legislation would replace the current process for obtaining legal
permanent residency, or green cards, creating a skills-based point system for
employment visas. The bill would also eliminate the preference for U.S.
residents’ extended and adult family members, while maintaining priority for
their spouses and minor children.
According to projection models cited by the bill’s sponsors, immigration would
be slashed 41 percent in the first year.
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