Since I came to the United States, around seven years ago, I found myself surrounded by people from all around the globe. It did not take me long to realize the role that immigrants play in this country. If you look around, whether at your workplace or in your neighborhood, the people that is around you most of the time comes from different countries, speak different languages, and belongs to other cultures. Whether you are a Native American or you come from a different country as well, you must have clear the importance of immigration for this nation.
Immigration matters for all of us because immigrants built this country. Generations of immigrants have contributed to make of this country an economic power. Many people have brought their knowledge and skills looking for better opportunities. Others have come due to economical reasons. But, whatever the reason we came here, as immigrants we face some issues that I would like to discuss in this blog.
The topic of immigration has become very controversial and has received much attention lately. Failures in the current immigration system have caused the mobilization of thousands of immigrants that are fighting for an integral “immigration reform.” Over 11 million immigrants living in the U.S. illegally have already started raising their voice, stronger than ever before! Through rallies, marches, and most importantly, social media, they have been able to reach more support.
However, I have heard of the so called “immigration reform” for so long already and nothing has been done yet. Not to be pessimistic, but I believe there will be a long wait until we see important changes. The administration of President Barack Obama and the prior administration have been debating on how to deal with this issue. Congress has already taken years, with Republican and Democratic parties always finding obstacles to bring results to the immigrants.
It is true that a reform will completely change the life of many people and their families. It is also true that in order to give a step forward on immigration reform many other aspects have to be taken into consideration. So, it is time for us and the authorities to get back on track and work together in finding a solution to what I think is at least the second most important issue to be resolved in this country.
Hope you find my thoughts useful!
3 responses so far ↓
Anonymous // Sep 16th 2013 at 9:14 pm
Shaik Kamil // Sep 23rd 2013 at 1:54 pm
I agree Immigration reform has been deemed “controversial” and The Obama administration have made promises it can’t provide for both domestically and internationally.
The opposition to Obama is very clear in congress so any progress even its slow is a positive sign at the moment.
Jennifer T // Oct 6th 2013 at 11:11 am
This is a very important topic! I believe immigration is a huge issue as well. Many very immigrant as people who don’t speak English, but as you stated, we are all immigrants unless you are a Native American. It is clear that there is a strong party that believes strongly that we should not allow more people to come into our country, but I agree with your point of view and say America is like a melting pot, we have no ONE culture. Its a place where people of all countries can come and live in, why limit it?