As a member of the Congress I know that solving the illegal immigration problem in the United States is a big issue for Americans right now. Many people want illegal immigrants now, they claim that these people don’t deserve the benefits granted by the United States. Citizenship and they are not contributing anything to the country, but increasing the crime rates. In some way it is true, but this can’t lead to discrimination or putting a label on all immigrants in the United Sates. We need to find a completely fair and realistic solution to the illegal immigrant population in the United States without resorting to racism or ignorance.
Illegal immigrants don’t cross the border just to get deported. They don’t break the law or risk their lives in their way to the United States just to increase crime or damage the United States economy. Most are so desperate of the conditions they are living in, that they put their lives in jeopardy. They even take the jobs nobody wants. Most immigrants work as construction workers and janitors in food industries. They take as little as twenty percent of the construction jobs. It is not fair to say that they all should be kicked out of the United States because they came in illegally. Also it is not an option to change the 14th amendment to prevent anchor babies, because they are not responsible for their parents’ actions of crossing the border, and most since they have lived their whole lives in the U.S. feel totally American. As confusing as it may sound, the law is making them break it. This is because, the process of becoming a legal immigrant is extremely difficult and slow and it may take years to happen. To become legal there are certain requirements by law. These are: lawful entry as permanent resident; had been resident in the U.S. for at least five years prior to filing a petition for naturalization and three years for spouse of citizens; physical presence in the U.S. for at least half of the period of continuous residence; to read, write, and speak good English for people who are not over fifty-five years of age and have lived in the U.S. for at least a total of 15 years; knowledge of U.S. history and understanding the fundamentals of the U.S. government; good moral character and attachment to the principles of U.S. Constitution; and make the oath of allegiance. Some of these requirements are totally foolish. For example to speak good English, that’s totally racist. People have their language and culture. It’s logical that they should know English, but being it perfect is expecting too much. What illegal immigrants need are opportunities instead of restrictions. In my opinion requirements should be changed, altered and some erased; making citizenship easier and faster. What should be done is sending documents to apply for U.S citizenship in which a family of 5 that wants to be part of the U.S. expresses why they want to be part of the country, why they should be picked, and what they got to offer. Then choosing the best families per month and enforcing the law so it can’t be broken.
No governments are perfect but striving for it is what makes it the best. Don’t be afraid of change. Everyone deserves a chance. Even people who make mistakes, they want to be part of the American Dream. Let’s make it happen!
Sources:
http://www.ehow.com/about_5038166_common-jobs-immigrants.html
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