In 2001, Jordan and the United States ratified a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) to establish "Qualifying Industrial Zones" (QIZs) on Jordanian territory. The QIZs give unfettered access to the U.S. market for goods manufactured in these zones. The agreement does not include any time limits, renewal requirements or termination date. At first glance, the FTA appears to have no relevance to migration as it seeks to give the following tools for sustainable development.