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The U.S. Commission on Immigration Reform (often called the Jordan Commission after its chair, Barbara Jordan) recommended a significant reduction in legal immigration, though not by a full half.
The commission’s key proposals included:Admission Reductions: The commission proposed cutting annual legal immigration by roughly one-third, from about 822,000 to 550,000.
Ending “Chain Migration”: It recommended prioritizing nuclear family reunification (spouses and minor children) and eliminating sponsorship categories for extended family members, such as siblings and adult children of U.S. citizens.
Shift to High-Skilled Labor: The commission advocated for admitting highly skilled individuals who would benefit the national economy while recommending the elimination of unskilled worker admissions.
Eliminating the Diversity Visa Lottery: It proposed abolishing the random 55,000-visa lottery system. Workplace Enforcement: A major recommendation was the creation of a mandatory computerized employment verification system (a precursor to E-Verify) to prevent illegal immigrants from obtaining jobs.
President Bill Clinton initially endorsed these recommendations in 1995, calling them a “balanced immigration policy”. However, his administration eventually backed away from the core proposals to reduce legal immigration following intense opposition from business groups, immigrant rights organizations, and various political constituencies.
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