"Security Through Regularized Immigration and a Vibrant Economy (STRIVE) Act"

Back in March this was crafted.
Was half listening to Lou Dobbs tonight. He was talking about this Act and I thought I heard it's going before the senate tomorrow, and he plans on being there. Not sure if I heard that part correctly or not about tomorrow.

It's just another piece of the comprehensive bill that they're trying to put through piece by piece.

Here's some info:

Title VI also includes the DREAM Act of 2007 and AgJOBS Act of 2007.

TITLE VII: MISCELLANEOUS

The bill also would increase resources for the immigration court system, provides relief for immigrant victims of the 9-11 attacks and their families, and facilitates naturalization for members of the armed forces.


Earned Citizenship: Provides new workers (and their spouses and children) with an opportunity to apply for conditional permanent residence and eventual citizenship. The immigrant may apply through an employer or by self-petition after working for 5 years and paying a $500 application fee.

Requirements for Earned Citizenship

show physical presence in the U.S. and evidence of employment

complete criminal and security background checks

pay $500 application fee

meet English and civic requirements

show admissibility (certain bars to admission related to undocumented status are waived; security- and criminal-related bars may not be waived)


TITLE V: REFORMING A BROKEN VISA SYSTEM IN A WAY THAT PROTECTS FAMILIES

The STRIVE Act overhauls the family-based and employment-based immigration system to reduce backlogs and inefficiencies. The legislation provides opportunities for high skilled workers to come to, and remain in, the U.S. It also addresses employment needs in shortage occupations, such as nursing.

TITLE VI: EARNED LEGALIZATION FOR QUALIFIED, HARDWORKING INDIVIDUALS

Visa Program for Qualified Undocumented Workers: Creates a new visa program (conditional nonimmigrant status) for undocumented immigrants and their spouses and children in the U.S., which is valid for six years. Provides conditional nonimmigrant visa applicants with work and travel authorization and protection from removal. Provides certain immigrants in removal proceedings, facing removal, or ordered to depart voluntarily with an opportunity to apply for conditional nonimmigrant status. Bars related to undocumented status will be waived (security and criminal bars cannot be waived)

http://migramatters.blogspot.com/2007/0 ... ve-act.htm

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