Immigrants on grants

The Donald Trump administration introduced a compromise version of the immigration bill, according to which 1.8 million people will be able to obtain American citizenship, Voice of America reports . In return, the congress must agree to allocate $ 25 billion for the construction of the wall on the border with Mexico, as well as make concessions on a number of issues.

According to the document, those who could legally remain in the United States as part of the program for children of illegal immigrants (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), as well as other persons who meet the same criteria, will be able to obtain citizenship within 10-12 years, subject to the conditions in the field of education, employment and moral form.

At the same time, the White House proposes to stop the so -called "chain migration", when immigrants bring relatives to the country, who can subsequently become trustees for the next relatives. In accordance with the plan, only those who have spouses or minor children live in the USA in the country. In addition, a visa lottery will be stopped for some countries.

The administration published its proposals for immigration and border security unexpectedly, four days earlier than the intended deadline. It is expected that the bill will be officially submitted to the congressmen on February 5 - three days before the financing of US government agencies ends again.

It was the disagreements in the immigration issue that led to the cessation of government funding at the end of last week. On the night of January 20, the Senate could not gain the necessary 60 votes to approve the bill. Most democrats voted against voted. Among the opponents of the bill were also several Republicans.

Democrats refused to support the resolution, demanding to take measures to protect children of illegal migrants from deportation due to DACA Trump's cancellation .

As a result, federal departments were forced to send most of the employees on unpaid leave. This situation is called Shutdown. In this case, most of the military, rescuers, officials who provide emergency medical care, national security, operation of electric networks, flight safety, etc. will continue to work in full. However, in institutions related to the areas of health, defense and transport, only half of the employees go to work. The remaining departments are closed.

On Monday, the Democrats agreed to extend the financing of the government , provided that the issue of means for immigration programs will be considered until February 8. At the same time, Trump said that he was ready for an agreement on the problem of immigration only if it benefits the country. “We will conclude a long -term immigration agreement, if - and only if it is good for the country,” Sarah Hakabi Sanders spokesman for the President of the White House quoted the president.