This path includes passing a background check, learning English and paying back taxes and fines.

FORBES

Individuals who are here illegally, they have to take responsibility by paying a fine and back taxes, learning English, and going to the back of the line so that they take a legal path towards citizenship.

WHITEHOUSE: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Real reform means establishing a responsible pathway to earned citizenship -- a path that includes passing a background check, paying taxes and a meaningful penalty, learning English, and going to the back of the line behind the folks trying to come here legally.

WHITEHOUSE: State of the Union 2013

Real reform means establishing a responsible pathway to earned citizenship - a path that includes passing a background check, paying taxes and a meaningful penalty, learning English, and going to the back of the line behind the folks trying to come here legally.

BBC: State of the Union: Obama pledges to reignite economy