Senator Robert Menendez Unveils The Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2010

Submitted by Kristian Ramos on 9/30/10

Senator Robert Menendez has released his Immigration bill, The Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2010 (CIRA). 

Some highlights of the legislation:

1. CIRA contains ample funding for border security along with effective Date Triggers, which serve as bench marks for securing the Border.

2. It contains a robust section on future flow and guest worker visa's.

3. In terms of employer verification, CIRA shifts away from Biometric system's towards a national mandatory use of E-Verify.

4. Family Reunification Is Included.

5. Ag Jobs is included.

6. DREAM Act is included.

7. POWER Act is included.

You can see a longer summary of the bill in NDN's immigration section of our website at Senator Menendez's Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2010, below is a pdf of a section by section summary of the bill that Senator Menendez office provided.

application/pdf iconSection by Section Summary of CIR Act of 2010 FINAL (2).pdf