Family-Based Immigration

 

 

Background Materials

 

Immigration Polling: A qualitative and quantitative study of registered voters assesses their views family-based immigration and reforms aimed at reducing the family backlog. These voters reported viewing family as the basic unit of society and immigration as a key issue that needs reform. Many respondents said that they consider immigration to be a values issue.

A Devastating Wait: Family Unity and the Immigration Backlogs: A report by AAJC’s affiliate, the Asian Pacific American Legal Center (APALC) of Los Angeles, Calif., detailing some of the policy arguments for reforming the family immigration system and resolving our family visa backlogs. The report highlights important data about the backlogs, who is impacted by the backlogs, and profiles certain individuals and families who are currently waiting to reunite with their families.