I would suggest that changes should be made. The fact that there have been numerous cases. probably in the hundreds. demands that we address this issue now. so we can avoid tearing even more families apart. 52. Pt. 4 April 3. 2006 Many parts of our immigration laws are outdated and in need of repair. The definition of "immediate relative" is no different. Congresss intent when it granted "immediate relatives" the right to obtain immigrant visas was to promote family reunification. but the unfortunate oversight which Senator KENNEDY and I have highlighted has interfered with many families opportunity to do just that. The legislation introduced today would expand the definition of "immediate relatives" to include the minor siblings of U.S. citizens. By doing so. we can truly provide our fellow citizens with the ability to reunite with their family members.
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