Legal immigration

“Create new immigration pathways by streamlining visas. Expand legal immigration pathways by streamlining work, student, and family visas so Maryland’s hospitals, research institutions, defense contractors, and small businesses can compete globally.”

“Our immigration system has been broken for decades, and everybody knows it. We need a common-sense system that is orderly, humane, and fair: secure borders, fair and timely asylum processing, legal pathways that encourage more legal immigration, and enforcement that respects the due process of law.”

“Go back on offense to push for the comprehensive immigration reform that Americans know we need: secure borders, fair and timely asylum processing, citizenship for DACA recipients, legal pathways that encourage more legal immigration, and enforcement that respects the due process of law and basic human dignity. Immigration is a source of strength, vitality, renewal, and growth, and Democrats shouldn’t be afraid to say that.”

“We need to give people who want to come to this country in pursuit of the American Dream a real, achievable pathway to do so.”

“Legislative solutions ending reliance on outdated, punitive immigration quotas”

“Jake praised the Trump administration’s reduction in border crossings, criticized the Trump administration’s overreach on immigration enforcement in Minnesota, criticized the Biden administration’s lax approach to the border and enforcement, and pointed to the need to create more legal pathways to citizenship.”

“I also strongly oppose attacks on legal pathways to citizenship and support expanding new avenues for immigration.”

“Bipartisan reform to our immigration system, creating a legal immigration system that allows good, hardworking people to become legal citizens”

“We can and should have more vetting hubs in Central America to help bring order to migration as we create a more fair and reasonable path to legalization for those who want to come here to contribute – because American businesses need a reliable workforce.”

“Pass comprehensive immigration reform: Secure the border, make it easier to come here legally, and supercharge our economy.”

“It’s time for a humane, forward-looking immigration policy. One that upholds human dignity, acknowledges America’s role in driving migration, and lives up to the promise of the American Dream. That means undoing the cruelty of the Trump era — but also going further: fixing our outdated visa system, honoring our promises to DREAMers, modernizing quotas, and cutting absurd wait times for legal entry.”

“Create new immigration pathways by streamlining visas. Expand legal immigration pathways by streamlining work, student, and family visas so Maryland’s hospitals, research institutions, defense contractors, and small businesses can compete globally.”

“I'll fight for comprehensive immigration reform that secures the border while cutting through the massive backlog facing people trying to immigrate legally.”

“Modernizing our immigration system by investing in technology and staffing at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to cut backlogs, expedite asylum claims, and reunite families faster.”

“In Congress, I’ll push for comprehensive immigration reform that fixes our broken system: secures the border, streamlines legal pathways, protects Dreamers, and invests in preventing human trafficking and drug smuggling.”

“We need a pathway to citizenship for all immigrants, tackle the bureaucracy that makes immigrating to this country so difficult, reform our asylum process, shut down for-profit detention centers, and not turn our back on refugees fleeing danger and disaster.”

“A process that works for asylum seekers, refugees, and families who followed the rules and are still waiting.”

“Dramatically expand immigration judges and processing staff so cases move quickly and fairly. Waiting periods for green cards and immigration hearings are at an all time high. We must ensure proper investment in administrative and legal proceedings so our immigration process can be streamlined and efficient.”

“I believe in a secure border and a fair, legal immigration system. We can—and must—do both.”

“At the same time, we need to modernize our legal immigration system to meet workforce needs—especially in agriculture, health care, and tech—and to ensure people who play by the rules have a clear path forward.”

“Our current immigration system is broken and for far too long Washington hasn’t been able to fix it. We must have a strong and secure border, but Peggy is clear that a strong border should not keep us from welcoming new people to the United States. Peggy believes that immigrants are not only vital to the success of Minnesota’s economy, they are part of what makes Minnesota strong and a desirable place to live, work, and raise a family.”

“I also strongly oppose attacks on legal pathways to citizenship and support expanding new avenues for immigration.”

“A world exists where we can have a secure border that stops criminals from entering our country while providing a path for those who follow the rule of law to come here legally.”

“A process that works for asylum seekers, refugees, and families who followed the rules and are still waiting.”

“Our border should be like a front porch — it should have a welcome mat out front and a lock on the door. We can both welcome the stranger — refugees, asylum seekers, and folks who want to contribute to our economy and pursue the American dream — and we can keep people out who mean to do us harm.”

“We should be cracking down on the cartels, not our communities. We should be deporting gang members, not small business owners. We should be hunting down human traffickers, not moms and babies. We should be stopping illegal immigration, not curtailing avenues for immigrants to legally migrate to America and make our country richer and stronger.”

“At the same time, we need to modernize our legal immigration system to meet workforce needs—especially in agriculture, health care, and tech—and to ensure people who play by the rules have a clear path forward.”

“Create new immigration pathways by streamlining visas. Expand legal immigration pathways by streamlining work, student, and family visas so Maryland’s hospitals, research institutions, defense contractors, and small businesses can compete globally.”

“making sure policies like the Guam–CNMI Visa Waiver Program actually support the local economy, workforce, and families”

“We can and should have more vetting hubs in Central America to help bring order to migration as we create a more fair and reasonable path to legalization for those who want to come here to contribute – because American businesses need a reliable workforce.”

“We need a pathway to citizenship for all immigrants, tackle the bureaucracy that makes immigrating to this country so difficult, reform our asylum process, shut down for-profit detention centers, and not turn our back on refugees fleeing danger and disaster.”

“Our border should be like a front porch — it should have a welcome mat out front and a lock on the door. We can both welcome the stranger — refugees, asylum seekers, and folks who want to contribute to our economy and pursue the American dream — and we can keep people out who mean to do us harm.”

“As the great-grandson of immigrants, Chris understands that legal immigration helps make our nation stronger. Immigrants enrich our communities, grow our economy, and are vital to the future of this country.”

“From my experience serving for six years on the board of Nebraska’s largest immigration legal support agency I know the system is difficult to navigate and legal pathways to citizenship are becoming fewer and fewer.”