President Biden’s proposal for comprehensive immigration reform ran into resistance in Congress from almost the moment it was unveiled. Some question the plan’s content, while others are skeptical about the timing or how it can pass in such a polarized environment. The president should work with Congress on targeted immigration steps that can promote economic recovery.
There’s no question about the need for upgrading the nation’s immigration system. But at a moment when the economic pain from the pandemic crisis is still acute for millions of Americans, overhauling our immigration system might seem somewhat disconnected from the urgent priority of economic recovery.
Yet there are meaningful actions to take on immigration that would help catalyze recovery and create jobs for all Americans. Importantly, these actions could gain bipartisan support and strengthen the basis for broader reform down the road. These actions relate to attracting and encouraging immigrant entrepreneurs.
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