Persuasive Essay On Border Policy

“Together we can build a fair, effective and common sense immigration system that lives up to our heritage as a nation of laws and a nation of immigrants.” – Barak Obama

The United States of America, a country created by immigrants, is currently facing what some consider to be an immigration crisis. As of 2012, there is over eleven million undocumented illegal aliens living inside the United States. Both the American public and the lawmakers elected to represent us are divided on the issue. Some people view the influx of immigrants crossing over the border from Mexico to America as a good thing while others view it as a disaster waiting to happen. Regardless of ones view on immigrants coming over, most people are in agreement with the idea that we must change the way we are currently dealing with illegal aliens.

If the U.S. weakened its policies to allow a path to permanent residence for undocumented people, many more immigrants, including those who have been deported or denied for good reason, would crowd at the borders, trying to get in. Firstly, a slight change towards more favorable conditions for immigrants would mean a lot more people wanting to immigrate. Just look at Germany. The world has more displaced people than any other time in recorded history (19), and Germany has taken an open, welcoming position, as have other European Union countries. Consequently, they receive many more claims for asylum than the US does (3). If we were more welcoming, we would receive the same migrant bombardment that Germany is currently undergoing. Secondly, the current immigration system has a limited number of people it can take in, to stop the country from being overrun. The problems previously mentioned relating to welfare and crime are only part of the problem, as these immigrants would also bring new cultures and languages. This is not to say that diversity is a bad thing; on the contrary, it is vital to the social health of a country. But many immigrants have ideologies that come into conflict with those of the U.S. government and of each other. Instead of inviting this conflict, we should promote peace and love.Lastly, under the current system, if someone wants a green card, they

There needs to be reform not only the issue of illegal immigration but also on legal immigration and refugee and asylum policies; the three main reforms that I will cover in this paper. Current immigrant policy allows for around 1 million immigrants allowed into this country every year. Although this may seem like a low number compared to the current population of nearly 300 million people who currently live in the unites states the

Our nation’s immigration policy should be clear and cut-throat, meaning that the federal government needs to create policies that can be enforce by law officials without any repercussions or having difficulty of being constitutional. The only reason that America is having difficulty of illegal immigration or immigration overall is because we don’t want to face the public scrutiny that could come of have deportation or “unfair” treatment of the families of the immigrants in America. I believe that America should deport all illegal immigrants however the immigrant that was deported can apply to reinstate themselves back into America. I understand this could be lengthy process, however policy needs to be in place and this is the only way that the federal government can repair this immigration problem. To enable you to understand my point-of-view of immigration policies, you have to understand that this problem that

12 billion dollars, that is certainly a lot of money (McFadyen)! On average, that is how much the United States loses each year from border security. In order to stop illegal immigrants and drug smugglers from entering the U.S. from Mexico through the border, a wall must be built.

In 2013, over 37 percent of people living in New York City were not born in the United States, and that number is on the rise. There were more foreign born people living in NYC than all of the people in the third largest city in the country, Chicago. Immigrants from all over the world come to big cities, like New York City. In 2013, the Huffington Post says, "Staten Island saw the biggest boom in its foreign born citizens with a 36 percent increase," ("Many"). Even though NYC is nowhere near being overpopulated, people are saying that it "can feel very crowded". People believe that if the United States lets in many more Syrian refugees, then places like New York and Chicago would become a little too packed for comfort. The US Census's most recent report in 2015 states that 8.55 million people are living in NYC. This was the projected 2020 value of people ("Is"). New York City is a popular place for immigrants to start their lives in the United States. Staten Island, with the 36 percent immigrant population jump, is a sign of what to come if the United States lets in many more people. The graph below shows the population of NYC from 1970-2002 and the projected population from 2005-2025 because the graph was made in 2004. The 2015 projected value is close to the population in 2015. It shows a steady rise in people. Since the population of a large city could have a huge jump of immigrants, the United States should limit

If we build and upgrade the border we can focus on bigger problems to immigration. An example of how the border should be upgraded is in Crest’s book “Immigration”. Crest states:

The population of the United States continues to grow due to illegal immigrants entering the country. 95,000 foreigners enter the United States every day from all around the world (Martin, 2003). Even though so many enter every day, most of the people do not intend to stay, but rather are here for a limited time. However, of those 95,000 that enter, over one thousand are illegal immigrants who intend to enter and settle (Martin, 2003). They come here so that they can have a better life for themselves and for their families. Just think if one thousand want to stay, and that many come every day, the number is continuing to increase in huge numbers every year. With so many immigrants coming into the United States it will begin to wear down the environment and

Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free" on their famous Statue of Liberty. Immigrant into the USA has recently become the contentious issue. Democrats and republican have clashed with each other, and with the white house. Republican has clashed with republican also. Lots of terror attack as well as illegal immigrants who are here in US for the job opportunity and for their future is the reason for the Issue. All of the immigrant who are here and the out world all people are interested in the issue because the people who are here living in US are in fear of deportation as well as for the future of their family. Similarly, US is known as the melting pot where there are people from all around the world so

Statistics show that about 69,975 people were refugees and had entered the United States in the year of 2014. Most of them were shown from the following countries: Iraq, Burma, Somalia, and Bhutan (Mossaad 1). Over the years, the United States and other countries have tried many ways to block out the immigrants from coming into the countries but none of the laws or restrictions have stop the immigrants from coming in completely. At this time, President Obama said, “the amount of people crossing the border illegally is at its lowest since the 1970’s”. That must mean America is doing something right. The current US Immigration policies should not be reformed because the United States government is putting

Immigrants are not necessarily taking jobs away from the hard American worker. The work occupations that the immigrants take are illegal for any legal (licensed) employer to employ any American worker. The typical job sites that would be including but not limited to: unsanitary working conditions, dangerous equipment without proper safety precautions, extremely long working days, and less than minimum wage for work rendered. There is not one citizen in this country that would stand for such an outrageous environment to work in or work for a company that allows it to happen. Many citizens would go directly to an inspection board to have the factory and/or plant evaluated to see if the factory could pass any sort of inspection for the welfare of the workers. Hence, the factory/plant would be closed down and there would be even fewer jobs for Americans.

INTRODUCTION: Of course border control and immigration are something you have all heard mentioned whether by people you know, or on the news, or read in online. But the majority of the time when I hear this being mentioned, I am hearing the argument in favor of closing the border and cracking down on illegal immigrants however, today I am going to be arguing in favor of increasing legal immigration

The United States is the home of millions of Americans who are the descendants of immigrants. They were forced to leave their homeland because of the overbearing power of their leaders, crimes they may have committed, oppression and other disasters. Providing a safe haven from those being treated poorly by their country or just providing a new place for people just looking for a fresh start has been America’s tradition since the beginning. Immigrants have played a big role in American history since July 4, 1776 (America), the day the United States was founded. They’ve been able to come to America to find work, open businesses, raise families and so much more. Lately however there has been an influx of people immigrating to America illegally. Our borders have always been open to those in need of a new home, but when it’s done illegally it causes many problems for the Country.

Borders limit the way we interact and feel about the world around us. Borders are a kind of protection where when it’s crossed a person may feel violated or uncomfortable. When you first meet someone are your walls put up and surrounded by electric fences and barbed wire or are the gates wide open? In my childhood, I let everyone in my life without question. In about eighth grade my insecurities made me put a cage around my thoughts and my relationships with others. I created a border in my life that could not be crossed by anyone. I hid myself and ended many friendships. I didn't let anyone in unless they had a master key into my life.