Issue Option Policy Evidence Citizenship Application Process 1,3 Illegal immigrants must register at a registration facility. Where there information will be put on file and they will go through a series of background checks and interviews to be accepted into a state of purgatory. Maximum wait will be five years. Background checks and interviews will give the government a chance to check who everyone is when filing for citizenship. Qualifications & Requirements 1 All applicants must be able to understand the English language. They must be able to pass an English language proficiency test. They must be older than 18 years old at the time of filing for citizenship. If younger than 18 years old, parent or guardian may file under their name. Applicants must have a steady job. If a person holds a steady job that shows that they are responsible and also ensure an income. Involuntary Immigrants (Minors) 3 All involuntary immigrants must have a high school diploma and then apply for citizenship. Must be 18 years old at the time of filing for citizenship. Being a able to file for citizenship after getting a high school diploma is a motivation to be educated. Fees and Fines 1,,3 A reasonable fine should be paid at the time of filing for citizenship. Applicants must pay for the filing process. When all applicants pay for the process of filing that will be considered an economic advantage. Future Immigration Flows 2 Make future immigration unnecessary. Improve conditions in other countries so there is no need for their citizens to immigrate to America. Border Security Issue Option Policy Evidence Staffing 4 National guard patrols borders instead of having to pay others to patrol. It will be safer and not as epensive. Trained personnel can perform better than others. Also, if we hire others we would have to pay for their training and also for their wages. Structure 1 Immigration does not significantly threaten our national security if they have background checks. Many immigrants just want to come for a better job and a better living in the United States. Quotas 1 Allow a larger quota from countries such as Mexico and China because these countries have had more exclusions than other countries. In the past these countries have had greater restrictions and there has been more discrimination towards these countries. Education Issue Option Policy Evidence Admissions 1,3 Admit U.S. citizens and people in process of becoming a United States citizen into Universities or Colleges. Public school should be available to everyone. Being able to go to school means that, that person is responsible enough to go to school. Financial Aid 1,3 Only U.S. citizens and students in the Dream Act should be able to apply for financial aid. Students that are in the process of filing for citizenship are able to receive financial aid but they must go through a different process. We want more people to be educated in the United States, we cannot get this if many people are getting discouraged to study because they cannot afford. Therefore, financial aid should be available for students who want to further their education. Eligibility for Social Services
Issue Option Policy Evidence Welfare & Food Stamps 1 Everyone in the United States should be able to apply for welfare and food stamps. All of the social services can obtained but there should be a quota depending of the annual income of each individual family. With a quota put on all social services it will be easier to manage to provide these services to families throughout the United States. Unemployment 1 There must be legitimate proof that the person has worked for more than five years. No undocumented immigrants are allowed to recieve unemployment benefits. With proof that the employee has worked and be stable at a job they may apply for unemployment benefits. Employment Issue Option Policy Evidence High-Skilled Opportunities 2 Each year there will be a different quota to accommodate increasing numbers each year of high skilled workers. They are welcome to come and work in the United States with a special permit stating that they are high skilled workers. Immediate families of these high skilled workers may also come to the United States but also with a special permit. United States is in need of high skilled workers, many of them which will be payed much more less than workers already in the United States. Also many educated people are from different countries. If we neglect them we are not improving United States. Low Wage Opportunities 2 Everyone should be able to take advantage of a low wage opportunity. By doing this we are increasing the income of many families. By increasing the income of many families, we also increase the amount of money they have to annualy pay taxes. Employment Verification 1 Employers should not have to process an employment verification plan, without a legitimate reason to verify their employee. If an employee does not give his/her employer a legitimate reason for their employer to doubt that they are not from the Unitd States. Penalties for Hiring Unauthorized Workers 1,3 If employer does not verify an employee when given a legitimate reason, employer must pay a fine depending on the situation. When an employer is given a legitimate reason and it is not taken into consideration, he/she must penalized. Deportation Issue Option Policy Evidence Grounds 4 The ground for deportation should include removal upon: criminal activity and/or drug trafficking. If illegal immigrant already has a record than he/she should be deported. If an undocumented immigrant commits a crime like the ones noted, they should be deported because they should not have the privilege to be in the United States. Criminal Penalties 4 When an undocumented immigrant commits a crime he/she should be punished as a United States citizen would be punished after punishment is taken into place deportation should happen. All criminals should be punished the same depending on the crime they committed. There should be no difference because someone is a United States citizen or an undocumented immigrant. Asylum and Refugees 1 Allow people from any other country with a legitimate fear of prosecution or danger in their home country. When they come to the United States they are able to have a full protection of U.S. refugee system. People seeking refuge must be background check and made sure they are beieng prosecuted. Economy Issue Option Policies Evidence Economic Advantages 1,3 When more people come to the United States it increases the economy because more people will pay taxes and will also contribute by purchasing necessities in the United States. Also more high skilled workers from different countries will be fine if the United States pays them low wages. When comparing both economic advantages and disadvantages, positive advantages are at a higher number. United States gains more money when welcoming high skilled workers into the United States. Also, by hiring low wage workers they improve the economy. Economic Disadvantages
By letting undocumented immigrants enter the United States, it also adds to the population that is already increasing. More jobs would have to be created and also more schools would be needed Having undocumented immigrants enter the United States can carry a lot of economic disadvantages. Many ask for social services benefits and financial aid to further their education. But, when this is given to undocumented immigrants with high skills it also helps United States because they contribute to society.