Senate Passes Immigration Bill That Lifts Country Caps for Work-Based Green Cards

Senate Passes Immigration Bill That Lifts Country Caps for Work-Based Green Cards
Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) speaks during a hearing in Washington, on Oct. 12, 2020. Erin Schaff-Pool/Getty Images
Tom Ozimek
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The Senate passed a controversial immigration bill by unanimous consent on Dec. 3, which, if signed into law by President Donald Trump, will raise or remove country caps on employment-based and family-based green cards—while leaving their overall number unchanged.

Supporters say the move establishes a more meritorious system, while opponents argue it threatens to displace highly skilled U.S. workers.

Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
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Tom Ozimek is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times. He has a broad background in journalism, deposit insurance, marketing and communications, and adult education.
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