The Process Of Legalization Of Illegal Immigration

Illegal immigration has been a controversial issue for many years, it’s a conversation that most Americans have had at some time with some disagreements. Immigration laws have negatively put the illegal immigrants from Mexico who live and work in the United States under the spotlight, but it is also an issue that has grown out of control due to media and politicians. Illegal migration could somewhat be controlled if the process to become documented were easier, thus would help boost the economy and assist the migrants to up bring their families out of poverty. For a Mexican national, coming to the United States, is difficult to obtain a work visa or even a visa to come visit family. For a visitation visa you have to a passport valid for at least six months after the interview, a voting card, and documentation showing assets, employment and current financial status. To obtain a …show more content…
I am personally going through the process of legalization for my husband. The time and amount of information, documentation and money that is put forth is unbelievable. My husband is a Mexican national who came across illegally, not to break the law, but to provide for his mother. He lost his father when he was three months old, since then his older siblings and single mother were his sole providers. To date, I have struggled with the US immigration passing over his case when petitions and forms were submitted, and at time not getting a response in regards to status of his case. If the documentation process was to become easier, the economy can grow, employment opportunities can increase and families can be provided for, poverty becomes less and the battle of illegal immigration decreases, media and politicians can move their focus on to other issues. Illegal immigration is a tough issue and always will be, but it is a situation that is controllable if the right changes are