Thoughts on Fixing Immgration Reform

Immigration Reform is a very difficult subject to talk about, because there is a lot of controversy on what the right thing is to do. There seems to be a “fear” of too many immigrants in the country. Right now, Immigration Reform is focusing on the number of immigrants both illegal and legal.  I think the legal immigrants should not be a problem, but I do think we need system for illegal immigrants. Many people are consumed with the “fear” of immigrants that they don’t focus on how the immigrants can help the country become a better nation. If I could come up with a system for Immigration reform, I would have amnesty programs, certain requirements that people would have to follow in order to come over here and for people already in this country I would help them become a legal immigrant.

Yes, immigrants might have the jobs, but we also need to focus on what immigrants can bring to our country as well. I would grant amnesty for students. If a student comes and gets their degree in America then could be granted amnesty. America as a nation can benefit from this, because with their education immigrants can help us advance for the future. It would a huge loss for us if they went back to their country. Students who would be granted amnesty would have the chance to either go back or be granted the right to citizenship after they finish their degree. However, in order to stay here they must finish their degree.

 For some Asian American immigrants, their employers sponsor them. That would also be another great idea. Employers want educated people. It would make sense to have people who already have their bachelors to come and over to work. There should be a program granting amnesty to people who want to complete their masters. Something like, once they complete their masters they will be granted citizenship. But I think their should be a time limit like 3-5 years on it.

If immigrants wanted to come into this country, then there would be requirements that would need to be met. If you want to visit the country and are granted a visa then you must go back by the time your visa expires. Visa over-stayers should not be permitted unless you are sick or some other reason like a death in the family. Now, if you would like to migrate to this country, then you will have to fill out paper work, have an interview, explain your reason for the migration. Most of the time people are migrating in search for a better life. If that’s the reason then I don’t see why they can’t come over. There is always the problem of over population; in that case there should be a waiting list. If state is over populated then the family or person should be placed on a waiting list. Once placed on the waiting list, they have a choice to either stay on that waiting list or they could pick another state to migrate to.

Lastly for people already living in this country who don’t have the proper documents. They must get documented.  They would also have to fill out paper work, have and interview and state why they want to say here.  Obama stated that he would like them to pay a fine, but I don’t know about immigrants paying a fine. I don’t know if they could afford it. Usually immigrants are paid less money. I guess it depends on the amount of the fine. I was thinking maybe like $1000 or $2500 fine. I also think that they should be allowed to pay the fine installments if they don’t have the money. Now a days, who has extra money lying around, unless you are super rich. I like Obama’s idea of immigrants getting their citizenship within a 10 year period.

            Immigration Reform is a very difficult subject to talk about and it’s hard to get all the topics into this essay. As you read them, I’m sure questions will pop up in your head. Sometimes, I think no matter what laws are put into action, people will find their way around it.