They are also ineligible for this program if they have committed a felony or three misdemeanors. Moreover. applicants for the legalization program do not become permanent residents for at least a year. if they meet the above requirements. This provision was offered by the distinguished majority leader and adopted by the House during last years debate on the immigration bill. Legalization provides an equitable balance to any immigration reform package. Since we last voted on this measure. nothing has changed to warrant consideration of an immigration bill with a legalization component. I urge my colleagues to vote against this amendment.
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