No. 286: Secure the borders
Will support "additional personnel, infrastructure and technology on the border and at our ports of entry".
No. 287: Crack down on employers who hire undocumented immigrants
"Will remove incentives to enter the country illegally by cracking down on employers who hire undocumented immigrants."
No. 288: Provide a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants
Will support "a system that allows undocumented immigrants who are in good standing to pay a fine, learn English, and go to the back of the line for the opportunity to become citizens."
No. 289: Promote economic development in Mexico
Will do "more to promote economic development in Mexico to decrease illegal immigration."
No. 329: Attract foreign art talent
"Will streamline the visa process to return America to its rightful place as the world's top destination for artists and art students."
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