U.S. Democrats roll out a comprehensive immigration bill or grant citizenship to immigrants without legal status

　　China News Service, Washington, February 18 (Reporter Sha Hanting) Democrats of the US Congress introduced the Biden Administration's Comprehensive Immigration Bill on the 18th local time, which includes citizenship for immigrants without legal status in the United States.

　　The bill was jointly proposed by Democratic Senator Bob Menendez and Representative Linda Sanchez, and was supported by US President Biden.

　　The bill includes channels for immigrants with no legal status in the United States to apply for citizenship. These immigrants may obtain U.S. citizenship after 8 years after submitting their applications; “Dreamers” and farmers who came to the United States with their parents when they were young , Other immigrants with protected status will be able to obtain citizenship through the "fast track"; in the relevant immigration laws and regulations, the term "foreigners" will be replaced by the term "non-citizens"; the number of racially diverse immigrant visa programs will be increased.

　　Menendez said at the press conference that day that there are now 11 million immigrants without legal status in the United States. "They are very good and hard-working people" and should obtain legal status.

Menendez also said that the previous immigration reforms were never realized because of "too many compromises." In fact, these immigrants have made great contributions to American society.

　　Biden stated in a TV Q&A on the 16th that he believes that undocumented immigrants in the United States should be given "reasonable channels" to obtain citizenship.

　　Although Democrats currently control both houses of Congress, the immigration bill will face greater difficulties if it wants to pass.

According to regulations, the bill needs 60 votes to pass in the Senate vote, so Democrats need at least 10 votes from Republicans.

　　At present, many Republican lawmakers have expressed opposition to the bill.

Republican Senator Graham believes that the overall bill is unlikely to pass, but there is still room for negotiation between the two parties on the specific content.

　　The Speaker of the House of Representatives and Democrat Pelosi also stated at the press conference that day that "it would be a good way to pass the bill separately."

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