Family-based immigrants make vital contributions to the U.S. economy as productive workers and entrepreneurs. They play an important role in industries significant to economic growth, start businesses and support communities. America obtains the maximum economic and social benefits from immigration when the employment-based and family-based systems are functioning together in a well-balanced fashion. In spite of the significant assistance of immigrants, the family immigration system remains broken. An estimated 3.4 million close family members of U.S. citizens and green card ...