Governors, you’ve talked a lot about work visas as part of immigration reform, but the details are pretty vague for something that would have a direct impact on the lives of millions of people. In President Johnson’s America,
Would the work visas be unlimited in quantity?
Would the work visas have an expiration date, as is the case for green card holders?
Would they require payment of a fine or back taxes for those who entered illegally?
Would they require English proficiency?
Would they require registration for Selective Service (assuming it is still required for citizens and green card holders)?
Would background checks disqualify applicants with misdemeanor convictions?
Would work visa holders ever be able to apply for permanent residence or citizenship?
What will happen to those who are already living here unlawfully but are denied a work visa for some reason (or fail to apply for one at all)?
Would businesses be required to comply with the same labor standards (minimum wage, overtime rules, health and safety regulations) as they do for citizens and permanent residents?
Finally, on a much lighter note, who is better at chess, Gary or Bill?
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Governors, you’ve talked a lot about work visas as part of immigration reform, but the details are pretty vague for something that would have a direct impact on the lives of millions of people. In President Johnson’s America,
Would the work visas be unlimited in quantity?
Would the work visas have an expiration date, as is the case for green card holders?
Would they require payment of a fine or back taxes for those who entered illegally?
Would they require English proficiency?
Would they require registration for Selective Service (assuming it is still required for citizens and green card holders)?
Would background checks disqualify applicants with misdemeanor convictions?
Would work visa holders ever be able to apply for permanent residence or citizenship?
What will happen to those who are already living here unlawfully but are denied a work visa for some reason (or fail to apply for one at all)?
Would businesses be required to comply with the same labor standards (minimum wage, overtime rules, health and safety regulations) as they do for citizens and permanent residents?
Finally, on a much lighter note, who is better at chess, Gary or Bill?
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