Problems with Z Visas Explained (Jim DeMint)

South Carolina has TWO Senators - just like all the other states in the Union. But unlike other states, one of our Senators is outspoken in his support for Amnesty. The other is outspoken in his opposition to Amnesty. Senator Jim DeMint has gained significant credibility by speaking out across the state against the Immigrant Amnesty Bill currently being considered in Washington. I received a letter from Senator DeMint explaining the problems with the Z Visa Provisions - which are the specific provisions in the bill.

• Z visas allow illegal immigrants to permanently stay in the United States without having to return to their home countries.
• Z visas allow illegal immigrants to cut in line for citizenship in front of approximately 800,000 legal applicants.
• Z visas allow illegal immigrants who are gang members, thieves or fugitives, sex offenders, and DUI felons to gain legal status.
• Z visas allow illegal immigrants to have access to administrative and judicial review of visa revocations, including those for terrorists.
• Z visas allow illegal immigrants access to public health benefits, thereby burdening American taxpayers.
• Z visas allow illegal immigrants to get Social Security benefits for illegal work performed in the United States.
• Z visas allow illegal immigrants to avoid any serious English-speaking requirement for at least 8 years.
  

DeMint's letter finishes with "Americans are extremely pro-immigrant. But they are upset that their government has lied to them for twenty years on this issue and they have lost confidence in our ability to control our borders. Let me be clear. I am pro immigrant. I believe in legal immigration. I want people to come here, respect our laws, embrace our values, and become American citizens. But we must reject amnesty if we ever expect that to happen. And that is why eliminating the amnesty provisions in this bill is the most compassionate, pro-immigrant thing we can do."