Immigration

See President Reagan's Fairwell Address. Where he says "If we ever closed the door to new Americans, our leadership in the world would soon be lost."

Some Misinformation about Immigrants:

Immigrants are a major source of crime.:
Immigrants Are Prosecuted and Imprisoned at Lower Rates than the U.S. Born Immigrants in the United States have had lower incarceration rates than the native-born population since at least 1870 (when such data were first recorded). In 2020, immigrants were 60 percent less likely to be incarcerated than the U.S. born, according to a study by the National Bureau of Economic Research.
And though a 2021 Justice Department study points out prosecutions of immigrants increased between 1990 and 2018, nearly 90 percent were for violations of immigration-related laws. Notably, U.S.-born citizens were ten times more likely than immigrants to be incarcerated for committing weapons-related offenses, five times more likely for violent offenses, more than twice as likely for property crimes, and nearly twice as likely for drug offenses.

Immigrants are taking Jobs:
In 2024 we had 1.5 job openings for every immigrant.
In 2007 illegal immigrants were 0.27% of the labor force in 2022 they were 0.24%
We need workers in food services, construction, agriculture, landscaping,...
Workers spurs economic growth
Immigrants abuse the welfare state:
Immigrants have a higher workforce participation rate, 66% vs 63%.
Immigrants use significantly less welfare than native-born Americans.
Immigrants use significantly less welfare than native-born Americans.

Immigrants are drug traffickers:
Data from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and other federal agencies show the vast majority of fentanyl comes through legal ports of entry. And the people bringing it into the country are native born Americans.
See also:
15 Myths About Immigration Debunked

Legislation:
The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, abolished national-origin admission quotas.
The Refugee Act of 1980 - a formal refugee resettlement program

Stats:
Source: What the data says about immigrants in the U.S. Pew Research

Nearly 46 percent of all immigrants resident in the United States in 2022 arrived prior to 2000.

More than three-quarters are in the country legally.

There were 3 waves of immigrants:
1840-1889  North/West Europe 12 Million 82%
1890-1919  South/East Europe 11 Million 63%
1965-2024  Latin America     35 Million 49%
           South/East Asia   19 Million 27%

More Stats:

Quick Immigration Statistics: United States | Immigrant Learning Center
Above from: What the data says about immigrants in the U.S. Pew Research

Stat of people living in the U.S.:

Citizens:
A US citizen is either a person who was born in the US or became a naturalized citizen following a period of three or five years as a resident in the country and passing a a civics test, where applicants must correctly answer six out of ten questions on US history and civics.
Conditional and Permanent Residents:
Conditional residents are individuals who receive their green card prior to completing two years of marriage. Immigrants and their spouses to jointly file to remove the condition before two years pass.
Legal Permanent Residents (LPRs) are immigrants who have obtained a green card and are authorized to live and work in the US permanently.
ItÕs possible to become a permanent resident by having an employer or family member sponsor the green card applicant, or if the immigrant becomes a permanent resident via refugee status.
Non-Immigrant Status
Individuals who are considered non-immigrants are legally living and working in the country on a temporary basis. Some examples of people with non-immigrant status could include students on an F-1 visa, fiancŽes on K-1 visas, tourists or business visitors on B1 or B2 visas, and others who are given temporary protected status.
Typically, individuals with non-immigrant status donÕt intend to become residents. However, overstaying a visa, violating its terms, or obtaining a visa through fraudulent means could result in a change to undocumented status.
Undocumented
Undocumented immigrants are individuals who are in the country illegally or otherwise without permission, in which case they would be unable to live in the US temporarily or permanently. They are also unable to legally work in the US and wonÕt have access to benefits accessible to residents, such as driverÕs licenses and health insurance.
Undocumented individuals face deportation at any time. Individuals will be considered undocumented if they overstay a temporary legal visa or enter the US illegally and neglect to go through a port of entry.

Immigrants:

Residency (Green Card Holder): Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR): Individuals granted the right to live and work permanently in the US, often referred to as "green card holders". Conditional Permanent Resident: Individuals granted permanent residency with conditions, such as those who have been married to a US citizen or LPR for less than two years. Non-Immigrant (Temporary Visitor): Individuals who are legally in the US for a specific, limited time for purposes like studying, working, tourism, or visiting family. Non-immigrant visas: These visas have expiration dates and are issued for specific purposes. Refugees and Asylees: Refugees: Individuals who have been forced to flee their country due to a well-founded fear of persecution and are granted refuge in the US. Asylees: Individuals who are already in the US and are granted asylum because they fear persecution in their home country. Other Immigration Statuses: Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) Holders: Individuals granted special immigrant status for their service to the US military or contractors abroad. Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS): Certain children who have been abused, neglected, or abandoned by their parents may be granted this status, allowing them to apply for permanent residency. Form I-551 (Temporary Stamp): A temporary document issued by USCIS to provide proof of lawful permanent residence while waiting for the Permanent Resident Card (Green Card). Form I-485 (Adjustment of Status): An application for individuals to adjust their status to become a permanent resident. Undocumented immigrants: Individuals who are living in the US without proper legal authorization, either entering the country without inspection or overstaying their authorized period of stay. These Are the Four Types of Immigration Statuses in the US Non-Immigrant Status. Individuals who are considered non-immigrants are legally living and working in the country on a temporary b... Cho Immigration Law Types of Non-Immigrant and Immigrant Status - Legal Affairs | Georgia College & State University Immigrant Visa Status. Immigrant status are those foreign nationals that have the intent to live in the US permanently. Georgia College & State University Overview Of Types Of Immigration Status | State justice Institute - sji.gov
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Outline of plan for this sight.

Ways of coming to the US legal and legal:

Legal Immigration
   Process
   Quotas
   Citizenship

Arguments for Immigration
    Seeking asylum as a refuge
    
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International Refugee Law Everyone has the right to seek asylum
Countries that have signed the 1951 Convention (including the US) are obliged to protect refugees on their territory.
The 1951 Convention was essentially limited to protecting European refugees in the aftermath of the Second World War.
The 1967 Protocol, removes these geographic and time-based limitations in the 1951 protocol.

Immigratuion was one of the top 2 issues in the 2024 election, along with inflation.
There was some misinformation about immigrants.

See President Reagan's Fairwell Address. Where he says "If we ever closed the door to new Americans, our leadership in the world would soon be lost."
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Asylum - criteria, screening,

Illegal

Ethnic exclusion

US Legal issues
   Build the wall
   Differentiation crossing at ports vs between ports
   We have 1,000 asylum screeners need 3-4,000
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Links:
UC Davis Experts on Immigration, Labor and Human Trafficking Frequently Requested Statistics on Immigrants and Immigration in the United States | Migration Policy.org
This Spotlight offers information about the approximately 46.2 million immigrants in the United States as of 2022, more than three-quarters of whom are in the country legally.

Is it legal to cross the U.S. border to seek asylum? | rescue.org