Market-based visas (MBVs) are a better solution in almost every respect than the the Republicans' Securing America’s Future Act (SAFA)--even for conservatives. And unlike SAFA, MBVs will garner Democratic support when it’s time to vote.
To recap: Market-based visas would allow background-checked Mexicans and Central Americans to work in the US on demand in return for a market-based fee.
Below is a link to a feature-by-feature comparison of SAFA v MBVs. This easy-to-use analysis is recommended for those with deeper interest in immigration policy options. Academics and policy staff will want to take a look.