Immigration Reform Bill Withdrawn
Posted Jun 15, 2007
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The Comprehensive Immigration Reform (CIR) bill was withdrawn from consideration on June 7, 2007. This withdrawal by Senate Majority Leader, Harry Reid (D-NV), followed two unsuccessful attempts to end the debate using what is known as cloture. (Cloture is a procedure that allows a placement of time limitations on the consideration of a bill. In order to use cloture, there must be agreement by three-fifths of the full Senate.) This ends the current chapter on the bill dealing with CIR.
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Reintroduction of CIR Possible in the Future
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Withdrawal of the CIR bill does not make it impossible to bring back at some future date, after further behind-the-scenes negotiations. The Senate recesses in August and campaign issues for the 2008 presidential election will impact the timing of any renewed efforts to reform the immigration system with future CIR bills. We at the Murthy Law Firm will closely monitor the proposal of any new legislation, to keep our readers updated on this important matter.
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Conclusion
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The uncertainty with respect to potential sweeping changes in immigration laws has been both stressful and exciting, as we consider the potential for positive as well as negative changes to the current system. There were fears that some would be disadvantaged, after years of pursuing permanent resident and other legal immigration status. There were also concerns about limitations that would impact family immigration, including parents of U.S. citizens. Of course, there was hope that we might see increases in desperately needed H1B numbers and immigrant visa numbers.
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As anyone who has been involved with immigration law for any length of time knows, however, it is always changing. The question is whether it will change in time - before those who benefit our country with their talents, and the businesses that employ them, decide instead to locate in countries that are more welcoming.