Speech #1100050960

I do not think so. It is not a principle. to me. that I could adhere to. instead it is one I would dispute. So what about the chain migration question? Are we eliminating that? And what should we do? Let me say it this wayand this is accurate. and there are other ways to look at itit is accurate to say that instead of eliminating chain migration. which was one of the principles in the talking points that circulated around as this new bill was drafted. the bill actually escalates chain migration two to three times over the next 8 years. That is an indisputable fact. Not only are the current chain migration numbers maintainedthe 140.000 that was eliminated is now used to adjust backlogged chain migration applications. They did eliminate chain migration. No new applications will be accepted. Lets go back and be fair about the bill. The bill eliminates chain migration in the future. That is an important thing. Chain migration means collateral relatives: it does not mean your wife or your child. They would get to come with you. If you are a citizen or a permanent resident. your wife and children get to come with you. It is the question of the brothers and sisters. adult children that perhaps are married and have their own families. or aging parents that are part of chain migration. If a person comes. then you can bring your brother and sister. If your brother is married. the wife comes with your brother. If they have three children. those come. If she moves forward to a green card or citizenship. she can also bring in her relatives. Then the wife can bring in her brothers and sisters. So that is how this system works.