New Immigrant Deal Not Well Received By All

(Seattle, WA) -- Some immigrant rights groups aren't optimistic about the immigration overhaul agreed to by the Bush Administration and the Senate. Under the deal announced yesterday, illegal immigrants would be allowed to come forward and get a "Z Visa" after paying fees and a five-thousand-dollar fine. They would then begin an eight to 13-year process to gain permanent residency. While waiting, heads of household would have to return to their homelands. Skills and education levels would be put above family connections in determining a person's permanent legal status.