Mr. Speaker. H.R. 7357 will effect a long overdue reform in the manner In which our Nation regulates legal and nonlegal immigration across our borders. As Member are aware. millions of undocumented aliens reside in the United States and hundreds of thousands more arrive each year. The rapid population growth in neighboring countries to the South and the greater economic opportunities available n the United States guarantee that ever larger numbers will attempt to enter this country in the foreseeable future. H.R. 7357 will take the important steps of encouraging stronger border control and penalizing employers who induce illegal immigration by making Jobs available to the undocumented. The bill also grants the opportunity for citizenship to undocumented aliens who have been living and working in this country for several years. The bill restructures many aspects of legal immigration to the United States. expanding opportunities for foreign workers and students to take employment in this country. waiving visas in cases where there is little risk that foreign nationals will attempt to stay here. Finally. the bill provides for unlimited immigration by Amerasian children within the next 3 years. Mr. Speaker.
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