SSI. and unemployment compensation. This program should be stripped from H.R. 3810 for two reasons. First. it provides a separate legalization track for a selected group of illegal aliens. Whereas aliens not in agriculture must prove their presence in the United States since 1982 to obtain temporary resident status. these agricultural workers only have to have worked in agriculture for 60 days to obtain permanent resident status. Thus. agricultural workers will be eligible for Federal benefits immediately. all others will have to wait 5 years. Second. the Schumer proposal undercuts the implementation of an effective and sound immigration policy. Because aliens working in agriculture can qualify immediately for permanent resident status. they may bring their immediate family into the country and all qualify for Federal benefits. The bill further lures illegal aliens to this country with its replenishment worker program. These agricultural workers. allowed entry to meet unforeseen shortages. could become permanent residents after 1 year. Although such workers would not be eligible for 5 years for most Federal benefits. other program benefits would remain available to them. such as food stamps.
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