Immigration In America Research Paper
Immigration in America: A Hot Topic, But Why?
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Research Writing
Dr. Jessica Guire
July 1, 2008
The issue in America is a very hot topic and the majority of people seem to have an opinion on the matter. While people mainly focus on the issues of illegal immigration there are many immigrants that become legal permanent residents of this country every year. According to Jefferys, Monger (2008), in a publication written for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security titled U.S. Legal Permanent Residents 2007, 1,052,415 people became legal permanent residents of this country in 2007. Maybe the issue is not that immigrants come into this country, but rather how it is accomplished. Some people classify the issue as a humanitarian …show more content…
This information is openly available to all people who wish to obtain legal resident status in this country. Yes, immigrants are subjected to rigorous testing before citizenship status can be obtained. The testing asks many questions that some native born American’s cannot answer but is this asking too much from a person trying to gain access to this country? Apparently not because within the last few years over a million people have gained legal residence to this country by taking the necessary steps to obtain it. Below is a table of figures gathered from the Department of Homeland Security, which detail how many people over the last three years have legally become residents of the United …show more content…
Immigration is another one of these tremendous debates. People from all races, creeds and social standing have an opinion on the matter making it a fueled issue. Whether it is a personal belief that immigration is good or bad the matter is that it does exist. Not only does immigration exist; it will continue to exist as long as this country promises the opportunity for a better life. This is a debate that will continue to be fueled by media attention, personal and economic opinion. The question is not whether it is wrong or right but is there a resolution? This country has taken many steps to further the equality and opportunity of people. This subject seems to be no exception in terms of debate or civil
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Research Writing
Dr. Jessica Guire
July 1, 2008
The issue in America is a very hot topic and the majority of people seem to have an opinion on the matter. While people mainly focus on the issues of illegal immigration there are many immigrants that become legal permanent residents of this country every year. According to Jefferys, Monger (2008), in a publication written for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security titled U.S. Legal Permanent Residents 2007, 1,052,415 people became legal permanent residents of this country in 2007. Maybe the issue is not that immigrants come into this country, but rather how it is accomplished. Some people classify the issue as a humanitarian …show more content…
This information is openly available to all people who wish to obtain legal resident status in this country. Yes, immigrants are subjected to rigorous testing before citizenship status can be obtained. The testing asks many questions that some native born American’s cannot answer but is this asking too much from a person trying to gain access to this country? Apparently not because within the last few years over a million people have gained legal residence to this country by taking the necessary steps to obtain it. Below is a table of figures gathered from the Department of Homeland Security, which detail how many people over the last three years have legally become residents of the United …show more content…
Immigration is another one of these tremendous debates. People from all races, creeds and social standing have an opinion on the matter making it a fueled issue. Whether it is a personal belief that immigration is good or bad the matter is that it does exist. Not only does immigration exist; it will continue to exist as long as this country promises the opportunity for a better life. This is a debate that will continue to be fueled by media attention, personal and economic opinion. The question is not whether it is wrong or right but is there a resolution? This country has taken many steps to further the equality and opportunity of people. This subject seems to be no exception in terms of debate or civil