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READ ABOUT THE REAL CRISIS AT THE BORDER (From our September newsletter) |
LEARN ABOUT IMMIGRATION
& tAKE aCTION
Discover more about how the U.S. immigration system works (or fails to work) and actions you can take to help immigrants.
LATEST ACTIONS:
Join with Amnesty International to ask President Biden to give opportunities to all who are seeking refuge in our country. Send a message now.
Find out about other organizations that are helping refugees that can use your support.
Read about legislation on immigration.
If you have questions about immigration legislation or other immigration issues, send them to jcirawa@gmail.com with the word “Question” in the subject line. We will try to answer questions either by return email or in this newsletter.
LATEST ACTIONS:
Join with Amnesty International to ask President Biden to give opportunities to all who are seeking refuge in our country. Send a message now.
Find out about other organizations that are helping refugees that can use your support.
Read about legislation on immigration.
If you have questions about immigration legislation or other immigration issues, send them to jcirawa@gmail.com with the word “Question” in the subject line. We will try to answer questions either by return email or in this newsletter.
THINK IT'S EASY TO IMMIGRATE? PLAY THIS NEW GAME
FROM THE CATO INSTITUTE.
FROM THE CATO INSTITUTE.
The CATO Institute is a libertarian think tank, located in Washington, D. C. Although it often favors a conservative approach to government policies, it's Green Card Game illustrates the difficulties of immigrating to the U.S. legally.
Try it! Play the Green Card Game!
Try it! Play the Green Card Game!
immigration FAQs
Why don't "illegal aliens" get in line and enter the U.S. legally?
(In most cases, there is no line.)
The immigration laws and regulations of the United States are designed to limit the number of people who can come here to live on a permanent basis. There are temporary nonimmigrant visas available but these too are of limited availability and most potential immigrants do not qualify.
So, why don’t they get in line? Because, for most, there is no line.
(In most cases, there is no line.)
The immigration laws and regulations of the United States are designed to limit the number of people who can come here to live on a permanent basis. There are temporary nonimmigrant visas available but these too are of limited availability and most potential immigrants do not qualify.
- The majority of permanent immigrants are sponsored by qualifying family members or employers. Family-based visas are limited to immediate family members of U.S. citizens or Legal Permanent Residents. Some of these visas are limited by quotas depending on the country of origin.
- Wait times for a visa to become available may be extreme. For example, siblings from Mexico can expect to wait more than 20 years for a visa to be issued.
- There are other more difficult options for permanent visas. For example, asylum is only granted for certain specific situations. Many asylum seekers are turned back at the border without being given an opportunity to apply even though U.S. and international law say that they must be heard.
- Even for those admitted as asylum seekers, more than 70% will be denied and deported. For citizens of the Northern Triangle countries who are now the majority of those seeking entry at our southern border, the denial rates are approximately 90%.
So, why don’t they get in line? Because, for most, there is no line.
See the complete frequently asked questions here including:
- Who is an immigrant?
- Who is lawful permanent resident?
- Who is a conditional permit resident?
- Who is a refugee, who is an asylee, and what is the difference?
- What are the application differences between asylees and refugees?
- What are the application differences between asylees and refugees--and what are their rights and responsibilties.
