Denham said he's waiting for details from the conservative House Freedom Caucus on additional requirements and limits to other visas have been put down in writing. Under the plan, the special visa could require that the immigrants, known as 'Dreamers,' show proof of employment, military service or enrollment in school. Other visas, such as the diversity visa lottery program and the family-based migration program, could be limited as part of any deal, Denham said. The special visa, termed a 'bridge,' is the latest development in ongoing talks between House Republicans aimed at breaking a deadlock over how to proceed on immigration reform. McClatchy Washington Bureau) WASHINGTON - Congressional Republicans are eying a possible 'special visa' for immigrants who were brought into the country illegally as children that would not require them to return to their home countries but would allow them to apply for citizenship, according to Rep.
The proposed 'special visa' would not require 'Dreamers' to return to their home countries but would allow them to apply for citizenship.