WASHINGTON, D.C – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the Nuclear Family Priority Act. This bill ends visa categories for extended, non-nuclear family members and limits sponsorship to immediate family only. It reduces baseline caps on family-sponsored visas by 65%, from 226,000 to 80,000 per year, and addresses special cases involving immigrants with parents in the U.S. The bill supports President Trump’s efforts to curb illegal immigration and ease pressure on the immigration system. Rep. Eli Crane (AZ-2) is leading the companion bill in the House.
Senator Jim Banks
Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.): “Unlimited chain migration has overwhelmed our country and abused the rule of law. Worse, it further encourages illegal immigration. It’s past time we restore order and put the American people first.”
Rep. Eli Crane
Rep. Eli Crane (AZ-2): “Unrestricted chain migration has allowed for the inexcusable exploitation and abuse of our immigration system. I’m proud to introduce this bill to help restore the rule of law, prevent our nation from being overburdened, and bolster our national security. I’m grateful to Sen. Jim Banks for leading this bill in the U.S. Senate, and I look forward to advancing this commonsense legislation.”
Key Provisions of the Nuclear Family Priority Act are:
- Restrict Chain Migration by eliminating visa eligibility to non-nuclear family members
- Strengthen the U.S. Immigration System by restricting the influx of illegal immigration and preventing the abuse of the U.S. immigration system that was present under the previous Administration
- Provide relief to nuclear families and immigrants with special circumstances by closely monitoring family dynamics for proper visa eligibility
The full bill text can be found here.
Background:
Senator Banks introduced the End Unaccountable Amnesty Act in January of this year. The bill restores congressional oversight of immigration policies and establishes stricter requirements and limitations on TPS.
Rep. Crane previously introduced The Nuclear Family Priority Act in the 118th Congress.
Read more about the bill here.
