Check out the 2004 Republican Party Platform (Illegal Immigration Plank).
"This new program would allow workers who currently hold jobs to come out of the shadows and to participate legally in America’s economy. It would allow men and women who enter the program to apply for citizenship in the same manner as those who apply from outside the United States."
What will really surprise me is if the other parts are enforced.
"We oppose amnesty because it would have the effect of encouraging illegal immigration and would give an unfair advantage to those who have broken our laws."
I can't understand why they can't see the irony in that statement. Amnesty is amnesty, no matter what you call it and allowing the people to stay who are already here because they broke the laws, IS rewarding lawbreakers.