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The U.S. Congress reconvened on January 20, 2004, with Senators Daschle and Hagel quickly introducing immigration reform legislation that many believe the President would be willing to back. The bill submitted has bipartisan support, which means that it is backed by some members of both the Republican and Democratic parties. Senate Bill 2010, if enacted, would call for significant changes in family immigration. The number of family-preference visa numbers would increase, thus reducing the backlogged priority dates. Spouses and minor children of lawful permanent resident spouses would no longer be regarded as preference relatives, subject to visa availability backlogs. These...