Fri Jan 31, 2014 AT 8:13 AM EST
House Speaker John Boehner released more details of his immigration reform principles Thursday ahead of an important GOP retreat on Maryland’s Eastern Shore this weekend, Newsmax reports. Boehner and other Republican leaders would insist on enforcement first, followed by a path to legalization for illegal immigrants who passed background checks, paid fines and back taxes, developed proficiency in English and American civics, and could show that they support themselves and don’t rely on government welfare. Boehner’s principles for reform can be found here.