Speech #1090135992

I pointed out this makes the guest worker program 3 million people because the 200.000 cap is waived. and therefore the 2.8 million come into that program. That is way too many guest workers for any one time. Then there is the mandatory departure part of the guest worker program. which essentially says an individual. once in the country. can only be here for 6 years and then must return to their own country unless an employer will sponsor them for a green card. This in itself might appear to be a good thing. but I want to spend a minute on it. You are dependent on your employer for your legal status after that point. This is a huge burden for an employer to bear. It also means that for some employers that may not be good employers. they have a method to exploit an individual by threatening that. unless they do certain things. they will not recommend them for the earned legalization program and for their green card. We know exploitation does happen. I believe the best step is clearly to put forward a process for everyone in this country. a process that allows you to electronically submit your data. fingerprints. photo. and work history.