dream of becoming United States citizens. My parents came here exactly for that same reason, so they can give my sisters and I the opportunity to live a better life. We were fortunate enough to have our relatives help us get here, making it a little less difficult for us compared to other families that took a different path to becoming citizens. However, it was not always this easy for an Asian immigrant family like ours to become naturalized citizens. It used to be near impossible for immigrants
concerns with immigrants and immigration policies have confronted the nation throughout history. This is due mostly because the nation promotes freedom and democracy. There are also unlimited economic opportunities to improve the material circumstances of peoples’ lives. While foreigners are coming into this country, the political view and public surroundings are changing drastically looking harmful for American culture and society. David Cole a law professor views immigration as a positive affect on
apply for immigration benefits. Without completing one of these you risk the chance of not being able to enter the US, or being able to get a green card ever. The over complicated, patchy, and incongruous government procedure does not properly serve those trying to legally immigrate into the United States. No matter how miserable you perceive your life to be living in the United States, every year millions of people are repeatedly going through this gruesome systems just to become a US citizen. The
The Intersection of Immigration Policy and Compassion US Immigration Policy in modern America is an embarrassment, compounded by many politicians apathetic and sometimes avaricious stance regarding these human transplants. For example, The Immigration Act of 1990 requires that those seeking Diversity Immigrant Visas obtain a high school diploma and have two years’ work experience, as well as two years’ job training before applicants can be considered to receive said Visa. In countries with destitute
A look into the cycles of the USA’s immigration policies Before the Wars 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
is greater today than it was at the turn of the century, so as the US economy. US economy has proved to be raised dramatically in the past few years. This made me think about Immigration and the US economy on a same page in my mind. Many questions started populating in my head such as Does immigration in some way affect the US economy? If yes, how? After doing some research, I found that Immigration plays an important role in the US economy. I’ll start with my own background, how this question is connected
This controversial article regarding the US immigration policy reveals two opposing views. Ben Johnson, the executive director of the American Immigration Council enthusiastically encourages immigration. Mr. Johnson sees it as an opportunity for people to “uproot themselves” (Johnson), and work hard to make their dreams come true. Further into the article, his viewpoint is supported by Clarissa Martinez, an immigration expert at the National Council of La Raza (a Hispanic civil rights group). She
Americans today, know that there is a problem with illegal immigration. Everyday many illegal immigrants cross the borders. There are between twelve and twenty million illegal immigrants in America. (“Scary Immigration Statistics” 1) The U.S. should make all illegal immigrants register or deport them to their original countries. The U.S. should also make a program so that the immigrants can get a license for legality. If the immigrants do not want to cooperate, then they cannot be in America. The
Why is immigration such an issue in the United States? Well, immigration to the U.S. is a complex phenomenon that has been a major source of population overgrowth and cultural change throughout much of the United States history. The economic, social, and political aspects of immigration have caused controversy regarding ethnicity, economic benefits, and jobs for non-immigrants. For instance, more immigrants mean more opportunities for terrorists, drug dealers, and other criminals to enter the country
government has failed to enact immigration reform and invest in infrastructure to restore the U.S. economy. More illegal immigrants are residing in the U.S., unlawfully crossing the border, and overstaying visas each year. The goal of American politics is equal treatment under the law. All persons that stand before the law are treated the same regardless of their race, religion, skin color, national origin, and even sexual identity. I think that the U.S. is ready for immigration reform because it’s become