Modern Challenges in Immigration CheckPoint
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When asked, “Should United States government policy favor certain kinds of immigrants?”, I would respond, “Absolutely, and these immigrants must be legal immigrants and not from countries that are in opposition with the United States of America.”
Throughout the history of its existence, the United States government has designed acts
and policies regarding immigration, e.g., Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882, The National Origin
System. The United States government currently has a policy or act in position that addresses
this issue – the 1965 Immigration and Naturalization Act. “The primary goals of the act were to
reunite families and protect the American labor market. (Schaefer, 2006) The act also initiated
restrictions on immigration from Latin America. Since, the Immigration and Naturalization Act
has changed. The sources of immigrants now included Italy, Greece, Portugal, Mexico, the
Philippines, the West Indies, and South America.” (Schaefer, 2006)
While present day policies and procedures appear to favour the skilled immigrants, the
activity should continue, yet at a slightly reduced margin or quota. A much-required, unskilled
immigrant labor force should be capable fill the newly created void and entry-level employment
positions within the United States. Additionally, there are immigrants entering the US who
possess diminutive to no practical means of self-sufficiency. This allowance should be reduced
because, the impoverished immigrant may add to the already existent levels of poverty in our
country, and may be unable contribute to the growth of the United States without being an
economic burden. “Immigrant labor is needed, but transition can be difficult, even if for
immigrants individually it ultimately means a better life economically.” (Schaefer, 2006)...