Argumentative Essay On Us Immigration Policy

Franklin Roosevelt once said, “Remember, remember always, that all of us, and you and I especially, are descended from immigrants and revolutionists”. From the start the United States was a country founded by immigrants and has since grown as an inspiration to those across the world seeking greater opportunities. Immigration policies have continually had an active role in shaping the country through a variety of means. Immigration policies were originally intended to help to build and diversify a nation through the regulation of people.
In a variety of ways immigration can be an asset or a hindrance to a country, which is why immigration policies are essential to a nation. At economic level immigrants, can help to expand and diversify markets, but they also can threaten local employment opportunities to Americans. Ambitious, high-skilled …show more content…
The Act implemented two major changes to the US’s immigration policy, in addition to increasing border security, the act also provided amnesty to illegal immigrants and prosecution to those who knowingly hire them. This policy is surrounded by much controversy in both its stated course of action and in its execution. Overall I disagree with the Immigration Reform and Control Act. The provision that allows for illegal immigrants to attain permanent residence, is unjust and will inevitably invite further illegal immigration. Granting permanent residence to those who immigrate illegally, shows the US’s inability to enforce their immigration policies. This will adversely increase the demand to come illegally if there is even the slightest chance that amnesty will be granted. Yet while the prosecution of those who hire illegal immigrants may help negate the issue, its stipulations render it nearly useless. Also based on the result, reveal that the act was unsuccessful in halting illegal