Essay On Citizenship In America

Irish, Chinese, Spanish, French, Hispanic, whatever race and background, many people seek citizenship in America for many different reasons. Each one of them must go through a period of time in which they either become citizens or go back to their native country, during their stay each have a visa of some sort whether for work, student or just for visiting. However, once that card expires, they must leave or show that they are attempting to become citizens. The immigration system of the United States, restrictive in some ways, but is open in many others. America has always held the motto that is written on the Statue of Liberty, “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free.” (United States.) From that poem …show more content…
These people live as undocumented and are relatively unnoticed by the government, and make a living with under the table jobs working for lower than minimum wage. These people often bring over their families, wives, children husbands, parents etc. as they cross over the boarders. In our current system, those born to the immigrants here are legally citizens and soon all the children brought over “against their will” will receive amnesty and a right to become citizens. Particular reforms proposed by the President impose a higher tax on the American people which is predicted to only benefit the country for 3 months. (“Immigration Issues”) A few members of the undocumented community commit crimes against to State or Federal government that would cause for arrest and punishment. However, because they are not part of the judicial system many are not convicted of their crimes even if they are murder or burglary. (Legislation) Though not everyone that come over are here causing trouble and creating problems, many come and work their way up the ladder, some even owning business, own Thousand dollar homes and the only thing against them on their record is that they are here by criminal actions (i.e. Not coming over properly) .