Immigration Issue Analysis

The United States of America, being a country founded by immigrants, is known all over the world as the land of great opportunities. People from all walks of life travelled across the globe, taking a chance to find a better life for them and their family. Over the years, the population of immigrants has grown immensely, resulting in the currently controversial issue of illegal immigration. Illegal immigrants are the people who have overstayed the time granted on their US, visa or those who have broken the federal law by crossing the border illegally. Matt O’Brien stated in his article “The government thinks that 10.8 million illegal immigrants lived in the country in January 2009, down from a peak of nearly 12 million in 2007.”(Para, 2)

Throughout the history of the United States immigration has become apart of our country’s fabric which, began centuries ago. Only to become a hot topic in the US in recent years with its primary focus being illegal immigrants. Illegal immigration is when people enter a country without government permission. As of 2008 the Center for Immigration Studies estimated that there are 11 million illegal immigrants in the US which is down from 2007‘s 12.5 million people. Although the Center for Immigration Studies estimates are very different from other estimates that range from 7 to 20 million. While the Pew Hispanic Center estimated in March of 2009 there are 11.1 million illegal immigrants and that number is from March 2007’s peak of 12

Illegal immigration is the migration of people across national borders in a way that violates the immigration laws of the destination country. Some countries have millions of illegal immigrants. Immigration, including illegal immigration, is overwhelmingly upward, from a poorer to a richer country. The easy definition of an undocumented immigrant is someone who was not born in the United States and therefore has no legal right to be or remain in the United States. Not all undocumented immigrants snuck across the border illegally. Although it is hard to get an accurate number on the amount that did, some undocumented immigrants originally came here legally as tourists or some came on a temporary visa and just did not leave. The reasons on why they decided to stay and not go back to their countries are numerous. Some immigrants come to the United States to work and escape the poor economy in their country, while others come to be with their family. Whatever the reason may be, at the end of the day they all come here to achieve the american dream.

In the United States, citizens are very familiar and concerned about the topic of the Immigration Reform. Based on the research report from Senior Research Associate Pew Hispanic Center, Jeffrey S. Passel predicted around 11 million or more undocumented immigrants in the US in March 2005, which existed more than 6.5 million undocumented Mexicans, up to 57% of the total undocumented population and the Latin American countries are occupied by another 24%. (Passel, 2005) Furthermore, there are 9% in Asia, 6% of Canada and Europe, and the 4% rest for the others. (Passel, 2005) However, up to September 2006, there was nearly 13 million of the illegal immigrants but almost one-sixth of total, around 2.0 million undocumented

Immigration. A controversial topic that continues to divide the nation. An undocumented immigrant is an individual who resides in the United States without the proper legal permission. Undocumented Immigration has been a staple in Republican political campaigns, who often use fear-mongering tactics to scare the public into fearing these people. The government even shut down as the Democrats and Republicans were unable to reach an agreement. However, providing a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants is favored by the majority of American Citizens and research shows that they help the American Economy, and lower the national crime rate well below the current statistics.

Immigration has remained a long-standing, controversial topic in this country with strong public opinions as well as many political disputes over this issue. Laws have been created over time, which support immigration and refugee resettlement, however, these laws have been met with much resistance throughout history. According to the Department of Homeland Security (2012), the number of illegal immigrants and undocumented refugees in the United States is approximately 11.4 million.

Illegal Immigration is an extremely talked about topic in the United States,especially now since it is the election season. Everyone seems to have their own perspective on this issue and what they think should happen to the ones that cross the border illegally. Now, most people should have an open mind on this situation because the majority of the immigrants are coming over to better not only their lives but their families lives as well. Nearly all of them come over for the better paying jobs and education for their children

Illegal immigrant parents make that sacrifice to give their children a better life in the United States. Families struggle to secure jobs that will allow them to invest in their children. Immigrants show deep commitment to the work force. Many things come with passing through the United States illegally such as leaving loved ones and valuable possessions behind. Many immigrants leave their country due to political or economic reasons countries. Immigrants come over her also because everything in the united states is more technologically advanced, have greater resources and offer more opportunities. According to many people it is said that illegal immigrants tend to take on the jobs that residents or citizens refuse, but other individuals tend to say that illegal immigrants take all jobs. Immigrants take the time to appreciate the united states and make a commitment to try and make it their home, but also try to maintain a strong connection to their country. Many immigrants stay in touch with family back home. According to results 59 percent regular phone family abroad and another 44 percent sends money at least once in awhile. Respondents split 47 percent to 52 percent among those who closely follow events in their country and those who do not. But immigrants' desire to stay connected with people and events back home. Immigrants come to the united states seeking the opportunity to work and pursue happiness. About 11 million illegal immigrants are in the united states that is a lot of people in the united states it would be difficult to deport them

The next major issue addressed by a large number of Americans is healthcare. It goes without saying that a significant topic at the time of the Congressional turnover is the Affordable Care Act. This is another example of democratically legislative piece being pushed and opposed by a Republican voting body. Prior to the elections in November 2014, the President of the United States and the Senate acted according to Democratic Party ideology, while the sole source of power for Republicans, the House of Representatives, opposed their efforts in vain. Because Republicans only controlled one house of Congress, this meant that Democratic efforts were able to succeed and healthcare was opened up to many new citizens (citizens who had previously been

Illegal Immigration to the United States is an act of violating the Immigration laws by entering the country without proper documentation or overstaying for the period of time allowed as a visitor of the country. According to Department of Homeland Security, there are approximately 11 million undocumented

Even though all the stakeholders are concerned in solving the illegal immigration issues, there seems to be no agreement on the best strategy to be followed. However, all the stakeholders agree that border security needs to be enforced, employers of illegal immigrants punished and they also seem to agree that the illegal immigrants that have been in the country for some time now need to be allowed to work legally and pay back taxes and some fines to the government. The stakeholders listed for the immigration policy reforms include Senator Chuck Schumer of New York State and Senator Marco Rubio of Florida State, both from states with high percentages of the immigrant population. They were part of the eight Senators who drafted the comprehensive

Before 1787, immigration policies were established and enforced on a local level and fluctuated with labor demands of the regions; then on September 17, 1787, Article I, section 8, clause 4 was added to the constitution of the United States, this addition gave Congress the power to establish a uniform rule of naturalization. Which led to the first naturalization law in 1790, the Naturalization Act of 1790. This act allowed ‘free white’ immigrants residing in the country for at least two years and at their current state of residence for at least a year to apply for citizenship if they were of ‘good moral character’. Two more acts would be passed that would modify this law

Illegal immigration in Latin America has been one of the most major political issues, having approximately two million illegal migrants. Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Mexico passed new immigration laws to manage their bountiful amount of illegal immigrants. Before the national economy's financial collapse that increased unemployment rates in 2001, the government in Argentina limited benefits for illegal immigrants to prevent them from hogging away too many jobs from its citizens, until they gave immigrants the right to obtain both education and health benefits. Brazil's powerhouse economy is slowing down with more migrants, with 1,200-1,500 Bolivians, Haitians, and other desperate illegal migrants paying $10,000 to move in Brazil; in 2009,

The Department of Homeland Security has estimated that there is 11.6 million unauthorized living in the United States (Baker). Of the

Based on the analysis of problem, the first step in solving the illegal immigrants issue is the government should work together in order to solve the issue. While they are divided between Democrats and an Republicans, one side on favor and the other against nothing will be solved. After all methods taken so far and foreign still can enter into the United States illegally. I don't believe by building a wall will end with unauthorized entrance definitely. I think this action will cause rancour to the prospect president, Donald Trump ,by the immigrants. Thus, if he is elected he probably won't be appreciated by the 11 million illegal immigrants, in a worse situation by the 40 million immigrants. While Hilary Clinton, wants regularize the situation