April 29, 2010 - A new immigration reform proposal - the Real Enforcement with Practical Answers for Immigration Reform (REPAIR) - was introduced by Senate Democrats today.   The proposal provides for tougher controls on employment verification by making use of a new biometric Social Security card as part of an electronic verification system.  It would also provide for the millions of undocumented persons living in this country to come forward, register their status, and be screened and fingerprinted. They can then apply for an interim legal status which will grant them the ability to work in the United States and travel abroad. Eight years after the law is enacted, when backlogs are cleared in employment and family visa categories, they will be eligible to apply to adjust status to lawful permanent resident. They will be required to pay fines, taxes and civil penalties, learn English, and fulfill other rigorous requirements.