U.S. Needs Comprehensive Immigration Reform
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U.S. Requires Comprehensive Immigration Reform
Introduction
The topic of immigration is once again making headlines as Congress tackles the urgent issue of overhauling the nation's flawed immigration laws.Current Challenges
American lawmakers face a critical juncture. Strategies focusing solely on enforcement are ineffective, as demonstrated by past failures. Despite significantly increasing the number of border agents, bolstering budgets, and hardening urban entry points over the past decade, illegal immigration has surged, borders remain porous, and smuggling industries have thrived. Additionally, many have tragically lost their lives attempting to cross the desert.The Need for Comprehensive Reform
We need to learn from these missteps and embrace comprehensive, bipartisan immigration reform. This approach should address the estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants residing in the U.S. Most of these individuals are family members of citizens or legal residents, or workers occupying jobs that Americans typically avoid. Those contributing to society, paying taxes, and learning English should have a path to permanent residency.Proposed Legislation
The Secure America and Orderly Immigration Act, backed by Senators John McCain and Edward Kennedy among others, outlines essential reform components. This plan combines strict measures with fairness, introducing a temporary visa program to facilitate legal worker entry. Such a program would reduce illegal immigration significantly by providing a legal pathway, something severely lacking at present. Current laws allow for only 5,000 permanent and 66,000 temporary visas for lesser-skilled workers, far below the annual demand of 500,000.Family Reunification and National Security
Moreover, addressing the prolonged backlog in family-based immigration would expedite family reunification, reducing the incentive for illegal border crossings. Sound decision-making by Congress and the administration is crucial. We've had enough "quick fixes" that have exacerbated the problem. True border control and enhanced national security depend on enacting comprehensive immigration reform.Conclusion
The time for decisive, informed action is now. Comprehensive immigration reform is essential to creating a fair and effective system.Deborah Notkin is the President of the American Immigration Lawyers Association.
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