The immigration reform bills S. 1394 (the Simpson Bill) and H.R. 2202 (the Smith Bill) could effect most immigrants including permanent residents and citizens. The original bills proposed to:

• Cut 180,000 visas per year for close family members of citizens and permanent residents--a reduction of 38% from current levels.
• Eliminate categories for the immigration of children of citizens and permanent residents who are over the age of twenty-one. 36% of pending applicants are Asian.
• Make financial support and lifetime health coverage of parents requirements for parents over 65 to immigrate.
• Cut employment visa from 140,000 to 90,000
• Reduce refugee admission by 50%, from 100,000 to 50,000.
• Deny basic benefits to new legal immigrants.

(Source: Asian Pacific American Agenda Coalition, APAAC, handout)

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