Trump-backed bill would not change Cuban immigrant privileges

Published August 2, 2017 11:06pm ET



Cubans would continue to be eligible for green cards and government benefits after living a year in the U.S. under immigration reform legislation backed by President Trump, experts say.

The RAISE Act endorsed Wednesday by Trump proposes reforming the green card acquisition process, imposing an English language test and making job skills and earning potential gateways to permanent residence. It would throttle “chain migration” by limiting sponsorship for spouses and minor children.

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