"Chain migration" or "Family reunification"? How the family-sponsored visa program works. President Donald Trump has pushed Congress to get rid of “chain migration” by ending the ability to sponsor green cards for family members except for spouses and minor children.
Trump’s critics think “chain migration” is an offensive term that dehumanizes a process meant for family reunification.
Trump’s supporters say that family ties are not a good enough reason to allow someone to immigrate to the U.S.
People who immigrated through family sponsors say that getting their green card was an emotional, joyous experience, and they worry about others who might not be able to be with their families if Trump’s proposed legislation passes. Source 8n.