Politics: Obama's New Stance on Immigration

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New opportunities for citizenship for once illegal immigrants

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Obama's administration has made changes in the immigration policy today, these changes will drastically reduce the number of young immigrants being deported from this country. However, this is by no means an "open door" stance on immigration or a welcome mat for all illegal immigrants, this policy will basically allow government officials to grant citizenship to immigrants that are or will be productive members of society.

This policy only applies to persons meeting these criteria:

• 0-30 years of age
• Clean Criminal Record
• Successful ship or military service

These select individuals will be granted a 2 year deferral from deportation and allowed to apply for work permits. 

           "It makes no sense to expel talented young people..." said Obama. I agree completely with this statement. It allows enforcement officers to crack down on illegal immigrants without removing people that would most likely improve society. This move may of been in response to criticisms made by Hispanic-American leaders in regards to the increase in deportation rate. Honestly though, reason really doesn't matter, this is the right thing to do. This becomes very clear when you examine a study conducted by the US Small Business Administration that showed:

• Immigrant Workers make up  12.2% of the total work force
• Immigrant Workers constitute 12.5% of all small business owners
• Immigrant Workers are 30% more likely to start a small business than non-immigrants

             This study clearly illustrates the benefits of immigrants to the United States. It also shows that many of these young immigrants that now have a chance to will start small businesses which will increase job opportunities; This seems very good especially when viewed next to the alternative of wasting tax payer dollars on the deportation process.

              It is an election year so of course you will see Republican outrage for the sake of outrage at this policy. Republicans have been consistantly voting against legislative reforms (i.e.DREAM Act) that would allow similar opportunities when they were brought in front of congress. To be transparent I am not affiliated with a political party, I gather research and decide my own opinions. 

             Which brings me to this, do you agree with me that this policy is right for the country? If not leave a comment down below and tell me why, if your logic is convincing, I will right an addendum showing your side of this issue.

-HowEyeSeeThings-

"Never turn a blind eye..."

Sources:

1. http://www.cnn.com/2012/06/15/politics/immigration/index.html (story)
2. http://archive.sba.gov/advo/research/rs334tot.pdf (full study)

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