Illegal Immigration Security

It appears that more often, people are approaching the subject of this nation’s lack in security. One of these security topics happens to be the security of the nation’s borders; or more specifically, illegal immigration. America is and has been since the very beginning a melting pot, and to some, there is considered to be nothing wrong with this. However, as a result of illegal immigration, the nation is suffering, but this is not the way that the nation’s immigration system should remain: America would benefit greatly with an enforced legal immigration system. Presently, the people do not feel safe as the amount of jobs is deficient, and the economy does not benefit from illegal immigration. The security of this nation is not sufficient …show more content…
If the immigration system were repaired properly, it would result in a larger gross intake. President Obama has proposed a plan that would grant visas to those interested in creating and establishing a successful business in the United States. Immigrants would have the opportunity to start their own businesses which would create more jobs for American workers; and this alone could assist in greatly reducing current debt. Along with a larger gross intake, a higher standard of living for Americans would be created while intake and export within the country would increase as a result of diversity along with tourism and international travel. For those illegal immigrants that are already here, earned citizenship would be a possible way out of the shadows because it would not be practical to deport such a vast amount of people across this nation’s borders. Those living here illegally would be held accountable for their actions by having to pass background checks, learn English, pay taxes and penalties, and going to the back of the line. After meeting strict criteria to qualify for permanent residence, an individual would be required to wait approximately five years before applying for citizenship. As for those young people brought here by their parents, they would be given the chance to earn citizenship legally by joining the military or pursuing a higher education instead of being punished, for it is no fault of their own that they have been brought here. Upon reviewing these facts, one may conclude that America does indeed have a broken immigration system. A lack of security, scarce work opportunities, and a weakened economy are all accurate descriptions of the result of illegal immigration. With enforcement of the new innovations previously mentioned, the immigration system will be financially beneficial to this country and assist in strengthening