The draft plan reported by USA Today calls for an eight-year path to permanent residency for undocumented immigrants , who would face a criminal background check and have to pay back taxes , learn English and get a new `` lawful prospective immigrant '' visa . The draft of President Obama 's immigration bill sparks uproar . Some Republicans accuse the president of undermining their votes . The White House calls the draft a backup plan if Congress fails to act . A bipartisan group of senators is working on a possible agreement .
The draft of President Obama 's immigration bill sparks uproar . Some Republicans accuse the president of undermining their votes . The White House calls the draft a backup plan if Congress fails to act . A bipartisan group of senators is working on a possible agreement .