PART III: SOME DRAFT IMMIGRATION REFORM POINTS

 

I was taught that in a discussion of a problem a person should follow up with suggestions for solving that problem. In the last two parts of this series [Part I: The Silent Majority Wants Immigration Reform and Part II: Let's Formulate A Plan (For Immigration Reform)] we discussed the problem and I requested suggestions for some solutions. I now submit for your review and comments a draft plan of points I believe should be included in immigration reform. They are not all inclusive. I attempted to cover the main problem areas that I am aware of in the current law. To reduce the amount of reading I thought about just publishing them over the span of a couple of articles but they are all connected. Then I contemplated giving my rationale of each point but even my eyes started glazing over when that article got too wieldy. So I decided to offer what I have drafted and then in later articles to perhaps discuss the rationale behind them.

1. Within ten days after the passage of the bill a public announcement will be made via all forms of media stating that illegal immigrants have six months from date of publication to voluntarily leave.
2. Those that choose to voluntarily leave may register for immigration prior to leaving. This will put them on a priority list for re-immigration providing they meet all legal qualifications of Title 8 USC. Legal immigration will be prioritized by length of time in the US but at no time will exceed normal immigration quotas.
3. Those eligible may opt to choose military service in lieu of deportation providing they meet all enlistment criteria.
4. All applicants for immigration must meet the following requirements:

   a. Be of good moral character.

   b. Not previously been ordered to leave the US by an Immigration Judge.

   c. No record of being subsidized by public welfare.

   d. No outstanding Court ordered debts (civil or family court).

   e. They should be able to provide a verifiable work record for the period they claim to have been in the US.

   f. Be free of any physical or mental disorder and behavior associated with the disorder that may pose, or has posed, a threat to the property, safety, or welfare of the alien or others.

   g. They must not be a drug abuser or addict (as defined in regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services), nor can they be or have been a drug trafficker.

   h. They must not have committed any acts of terrorism.

   i. They must be prepared to swear an oath of allegiance to the United States of America.

5. Providing they meet all criteria for naturalization, families with “anchor minors” in public schools maybe granted provisional waivers to remain in the US with temporary green card privileges but must leave the country within six (6) months of the minor child turning 18 years old. After the family has left the country, the natural born Adult (formerly the “anchor child) may file for family immigration in accordance with immigration procedures and quotas.
6. Those undocumented immigrants who do not choose to leave voluntarily will face forced deportation and will forfeit all rights of legally immigrating in the future.
7. Those deportees who are relocated forcibly will be fined the transportation costs to their native countries.
8. Resident Alien Immigration quotas will be established (based on previous years statistics of number of deaths plus number of emigrants minus the number of live births multiplied times 100% plus the average National unemployment percentage).
9. H1B work visas will be limited to occupations and positions deemed critical need by the Department of Labor. These visas will be subject to annual review. H1B visa holders may apply for permanent resident status after five (5) years of continuous residence without having to return to their country of origin.
10. H2B work visas will be limited to ten (10) months in any given calendar year. These visa holders will be eligible for a non-resident (international driver’s license).
11. Children born in the US to H1B or H2B visa holders while working in the US will not be eligible for citizenship.
12. H1B and H2B visa holders will be provided information on their employment rights in accordance with Labor Laws upon entry to the US.
13. Law Enforcement agencies in the US will be required to validate immigration status of all arrested persons.
14. Employers must validate all employees’ rights to work and maintain proof of validation. Failure to validate or to maintain validation will result in fines and forfeitures. These fines and forfeitures will increase 150% will each subsequent violation.
15. Fiancée and Asylum visas will not affect any annual quotas.