What Are The Pros And Cons Of Comprehensive Immigration Reform

Immigration Reform: Let's Be Realistic

The United States Immigration reform is systemically failing. There are so many flaws, not only is it leaving Americans exposed, but the illegal immigrants themselves. It is time to take gearstick measures regarding immigration policies. Without change to the current protocol, our security is at risk, companies will continue to exploit their undocumented workers and families can be torn apart. Immigration reform is such a controversial subject that has stormed through the nation. Americans cannot turn the tv on, or sign in to a social media without hearing a sad storied. Kamiran Taymour is well-known local, and longtime friend to so many. He has made a life here, since he and his family came to the

Previously passed policies have been analyzed and implemented for the development of our economic rising. According to Cato Journal, "The historical experience of legalization under the 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act indicates that comprehensive immigration reform would raise wages, increase consumption, create jobs, and generate additional tax revenue" (The Economic Benefits of Comprehensive Immigration Reform). This act(IRCA) was put in place during a time of high unemployment rates in the early 1990s. It helped raise wages, increased home, and small business investments. Studies also show, "Undocumented immigrants have contributed up to $300 billion, or nearly 10 percent, of the $2.7 trillion of the nation's social security trust fund"(An open letter from undocumented immigrants). Their economic contribution seems to be much more than given credit

Why are immigrants not becoming naturalized? One reason could be the application cost and the time it takes to do so. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services is a self-funded agency. They rely on the cost of applications for funding. So, as you could imagine the cost may be a little high. According to the American Immigration center, "The current filing fee (cost) for Form N-400, the Application for Naturalization costs $725" (us-immigration.com). Also, the time it takes to become a naturalized citizen is extensive and it depends on the circumstances. On average, it takes up to 5 years of being a permanent resident (green card holder) before you can file the N-400 form. After filing the N-400 form, according to Day Translations Ink, "This first step of your journey to becoming a U.S. citizen can take between 6 months to 1 year or more" (daytranslations.com). Not to mention the time it takes to study for the naturalization test, then take the test, complete a biometrics screening, complete your interview and go back in to take the