Sen. Jim Banks introduces legislation to restrict chain migration

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Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced on Tuesday the Nuclear Family Priority Act.

This bill ends visa categories for extended, non-nuclear family members and limits sponsorship to immediate family only. It reduces baseline caps on family-sponsored visas by 65 percent from 226,000 to 80,000 per year and addresses special cases involving immigrants with parents in the U.S.

Sen. Banks says his bill supports President Trump’s efforts to curb illegal immigration and ease pressure on the immigration system. Rep. Eli Crane (R-Ariz.-2) is leading the companion bill in the House.

“Unlimited chain migration has overwhelmed our country and abused the rule of law,” Sen. Banks said. “Worse, it further encourages illegal immigration. It’s past time we restore order and put the American people first.”

Key provisions of the Nuclear Family Priority Act

• Restrict Chain Migration by eliminating visa eligibility to non-nuclear family members
• Strengthen the U.S. Immigration System by restricting the influx of illegal immigration and preventing the abuse of the U.S. immigration system that has was present under the previous Administration
• Provide relief to nuclear families and immigrants with special circumstances by closely monitoring family dynamics for proper visa eligibility

Click here to read the full text of the bill.