Chances of passing immigration reform is becoming much more likely with a major bipartisan effort that will be announced Thursday.

This week 10News Anchor Steve Atkinson was given a personal tour by Border Patrol Chief Rodney Scott who is responsible for 60 miles of international border with Mexico in the San Diego sector.

The remark by House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., came a day before Republican and Democratic congressional bargainers begin meetings aimed at striking a deal on a border security package.