Immigration is a topic that a portion of the public view with an open mind while others have a negative connotation that they associate it with. Republicans and people who associate themselves with this political party are the source of ignorance and destruction correlated in specific methods of immigration. America should move toward a more effective, less consuming, process in order to reduce the rate of illegal immigration.
Republicans are the main source of residual scrutiny that exists in today’s society, their opinions are what drive the ignorance displayed throughout the American society. There is an apparent absence of empathy present toward this group, lead particularly by the Republican party. “The Party has always been divided on …show more content…
The process starts with a $725 application fee, which doesn’t even guarantee citizenship. The process is extremely lengthy, consumes a significant amount of resources and it’s extremely finicky. “You can’t change jobs, you can’t call and check up on where you are in the process. If this would occur in any other government agency, people would be up in arms.” (ABC News). Many of these people come to America because of the reputation around “a land of opportunity” but when they arrive, they are faced with a reality that differs from their expectations. They are looked down upon by the majority of the surrounding community due to a difference in origin, which is the antithesis of how America portrays itself with its unyielding patriotism. This process also requires them to pass an English language test, by implementing this, they are saying that their culture is not accepted and that they must conform to America in every aspect or they are considered unwelcomed here. Technically, America does not have an official language, so to force these individuals to learn a language that differs from their native language is unconstitutional. They are coming here to achieve something greater than what was possible in their home-land. When these people approach officials for additional information on their process, they often are met with degrading statements. “When she called one official in Massachusetts, where she works, she says he told her that “it was his job ‘to make sure I get sent home.’” This statement provides the reality in which they are perceived by surrounding citizens and individuals who are assumed to provide assistance and
Republicans are the main source of residual scrutiny that exists in today’s society, their opinions are what drive the ignorance displayed throughout the American society. There is an apparent absence of empathy present toward this group, lead particularly by the Republican party. “The Party has always been divided on …show more content…
The process starts with a $725 application fee, which doesn’t even guarantee citizenship. The process is extremely lengthy, consumes a significant amount of resources and it’s extremely finicky. “You can’t change jobs, you can’t call and check up on where you are in the process. If this would occur in any other government agency, people would be up in arms.” (ABC News). Many of these people come to America because of the reputation around “a land of opportunity” but when they arrive, they are faced with a reality that differs from their expectations. They are looked down upon by the majority of the surrounding community due to a difference in origin, which is the antithesis of how America portrays itself with its unyielding patriotism. This process also requires them to pass an English language test, by implementing this, they are saying that their culture is not accepted and that they must conform to America in every aspect or they are considered unwelcomed here. Technically, America does not have an official language, so to force these individuals to learn a language that differs from their native language is unconstitutional. They are coming here to achieve something greater than what was possible in their home-land. When these people approach officials for additional information on their process, they often are met with degrading statements. “When she called one official in Massachusetts, where she works, she says he told her that “it was his job ‘to make sure I get sent home.’” This statement provides the reality in which they are perceived by surrounding citizens and individuals who are assumed to provide assistance and