Persuasive Essay On Illegal Immigration

Immigration has been a topic of hot debate throughout the world as of recent. Between the refugee crisis in the middle east, and rampant illegal immigration in the U.S., there is no denying it can and will be an issue for a country at some point. As mentioned, the U.S. ' main concern is illegal aliens entering the country. Though there have been many discussions searching for solutions, very few actually look for the reason why it is so wide spread. If the problem can be identified, perhaps it can be fixed more simply than many would like to believe. If one were to step back and look at the current system for legally immigrating into the U.S., they would find it is a convoluted system that almost answers the question of why people don 't go …show more content…
who is an official U.S. citizen, and if they are the parent/spouse/minor child they can acquire a green card almost immediately; then after three to five years, they can turn in their naturalization papers, take a language and civics test, and finally become a U.S. citizen in only six to seven years! If they are siblings or adult children, then they can apply for a green card and depending on country of origin generally receive it in six to twenty-two years; after which they can take the tests after an additional six years, totaling twelve to twenty-eight years. If the family member is not an official citizen, but merely a permanent citizen, the process is more selective. If they are the spouse or minor child of a permanent resident, then they can apply for a green card, which will take five to seven years; If the child is an adult, they must be single in order in apply. This means that if their family member in not an official citizen, they can become one in anywhere from eleven to twenty years on average. However, if the person is not a spouse or child, they cannot apply for a green card at …show more content…
On a national scale, refine the requirements to even be able apply for a green card. If they have a family member within one generation of their own, or if not applicable, they have job skills that are in demand, then allow them the ability to request a green card. Then digitize and automate the paperwork system that is often responsible for the insurmountable waiting times. In the past such was not possible due to technology and the sheer scale of such an operation; but now in the modern age we have more complex systems in charge of far less important jobs. It would be very easy to make a system that can process paperwork quickly and efficiently. The six years of observation and tests in place are still good enough institutions to keep, although the six years could be shortened on a case by case basis. Individual states should be able to prioritize/reduce the funding and regulation of immigration services based on the state 's proximity to its national border. Even more detail should be placed in the hands of individual towns, which should be able to adjust budgeting and housing based on the position of the city, such as the difference between a border town and an inland city. While it is unlikely that such broad and simple reforms would work flawlessly, it is a far better platform to start from than the current mess in