The document discusses the need for immigration reform in the United States. It states that over a million legal and illegal immigrants enter the country each year, placing stress on welfare systems and exploiting employment laws. The large numbers of impoverished immigrants mean they rely more on welfare and pay less in taxes. Statistics show immigrants have higher poverty rates and earn less than native-born citizens. Due to these pressures, the document argues immigration is not currently meeting the needs of the country and reforms are needed.

1. Immigration Reform
Immigration Reform
At this time, the United States has allowed more immigrants to enter the country than at any time in its history. Over a million legal and illegal
immigrants take up residence in the United States each year. Immigration at its current magnitude is not fulfilling the interests or demands of this
country.
With the country struggling to support the huge intake of new comers, life in
America has been suffering tremendously. The excessive stress put upon the welfare system, overuse of the family reunification laws, and the
exploitation of employment based immigration in the computer industry are reasons for immigration reform.
The United States welfare system has difficulties supporting the huge numbers of immigrants coming into the country each year. A majority of the
immigrants are from poor countries and come to the U.S. looking for work. A research organization called Urban Institute revealed that immigrants use
more welfare and earn lower incomes than natives, which results in immigrants paying less taxes. The Urban Institute is a non–profit organization that
investigates the social and economic problems of this country. Statistics from a Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) newsletter shows,
". . . the share of immigrant households below the poverty line (29 percent) is much higher than the share of native households that are poor (14
percent)––more than twice as high."
Due to the large numbers of poverty stricken immigrants, they are more
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2. Essay on Immigration Reform
"We are nation of immigrants. Some came here willingly, some unwillingly. Nonetheless, we are immigrants, or the descendants of immigrants, one,
and all. Even the natives came from somewhere else, originally. All of the people who come to this country come for freedom, or for some product of
that extraordinary, illusory condition. That is what we offer here–freedom and opportunity in a land of relative plenty." (Middletown Journal 2005) We
have created the land of free. Nonetheless, there have been a number of Immigration Acts in the United States. The first one was the Naturalization act
of 1790. Then the immigration act of 1965 passed, and immigration restrictions applied to Mexican Immigrants for the first time. Nearly 30...show more
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Immigration policy needs to include stiffer penalties slash laws for those caught smuggling immigrants across the border, those attempting to cross
the border illegally, and companies employing illegal immigrants. Creating a temporary worker program will reduce the need of dangerous crossings
across the border, reducing the need to cross illegally. Establishing a legal system for immigrants wanting work to enter the country and work
providing for their families. Is it Myth or Reality that immigrants influence our employment? Americans are increasingly concerned about immigration
reform; many Americans believe that immigrants are taking employment opportunities away from U.S citizens. Few studies have proven that hiring
immigrants has an impact on wages and employment opportunities. Immigrants not only increase the supply of labor but; they also increase the
demand for skilled labor. Creating, a Successful Temporary Worker Program that benefits the employee and employer. "A temporary worker
program would meet the legitimate needs of American employers. And it would give honest immigrants a way to provide for their families while
respecting the laws" (Bush, 2006). The policy will provide a successful worker program for documented workers that pass criminal background
checks, meeting a certain criteria to be eligible for a temporary work permit. Upon passing the
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