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Bush Temporary Worker Proposal
On January 7, 2004, President Bush proposed a Temporary Worker Program. This is just a proposal. It is not a new law.Before President Bush's proposal can become law, it must be passed by both houses of Congress. This means that it may, or may not happen. It also means that if it happens, it will almost certainly not be what has been reported in the newspapers, television, or radio. Bush's proposal is not an amnesty like the one in the 1980s. In other words, Bush's proposal will not get you a green card simply by applying for it. Under Bush's proposal, you would only be given an opportunity to be sponsored by an employer in the United States. Before that employer can sponsor you, the employer must prove that it is unable to find qualified and available US workers for the position, by advertising the position in newspapers and on the internet. If the employer finds US workers for the position, the US employer will not be able to sponsor you. Because Bush's proposal is just a proposal, it has no effect on any immigration case you may currently be pursuing. Should Bush's proposal become law, it will almost certainly require that applicants prove that they were living in the United States as of the date it becomes law. We therefore advise that you keep copies of your rent, utilities, and other receipts showing that you are living in the United States, and that you also keep copies of your pay stubs to show that you are working in the US. |
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