The Trump administration has been very vocal about the stance regarding the family based immigration. Calling it “Chain Migration” they want it to end as soon as it can. The rally call of the country grow more louder after a terrorist detonated the bomb inside the New York subway. As the federal officials confirmed that the terrorist came in the country through the family -based immigration system, the Trump administration decided it was the time to end it and give more focus on the merit-based immigration system.
What is family based immigration?
The family based immigration system began with the aim of family unification. Under this type of immigration the US citizens are allowed to obtain green cards for their children (under 21 age), spouses and parents (over 21 years). It is a quicker option to obtain the green card.
The citizens can also put petition for other family members for the green card. Depending upon the country of origin there is a different waiting period. Some people have to wait decades before they are legally allowed to enter the country.
People against the family immigration consider it the reason behind various attacks on the democracy of the country. They believe that this type of immigration leads to chain migration and multiple immigrants enter the country whether they are worth it or not.
What is merit based immigration?
The merit based immigration is the system which President Trump is supporting himself. He along with two other congressmen introduced the RAISE Act. Under the act, the population of the immigrants will be reduced by 41%. This would result in reduction of immigrants in the country by 50% in a decade.
Under this act, the people with the specific points will be allowed to enter the country. The points would be awarded for various categories such as education, age, language skills, salary and more. More points would be awarded for the people with extraordinary skills. This would eliminate any entrance of immigrants through their immediate or extended family.
When will the change happen?
While there is no way to say when the change would happen, the future of the current as well as potential immigrants hangs in the balance. This law change will have to be signed by the congress and the President.
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