Associated Press
.... Administration officials have been meeting privately in recent weeks with key Republicans, including some who opposed the 2006 legislation, in hopes of forging a general agreement within the party.
As described by several officials, the proposal would allow current illegal aliens to stay in the United States under a new Z visa, or work visa. They could apply for "green cards," taking their place in line alongside people who are in the country legally and want citizenship, and would be required to undergo periodic background checks while waiting.
Posted by Richard at March 29, 2007