The U.S. nationality law requires applicants to have a working knowledge of the English language in order achieve citizenship. In 1990 the government passed exceptions to this requirement for older applicants and those with mental or physical disabilities.
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@9H73QHGConstitution1yr1Y
Yes, but provide multilingual translations from government documents and services to immigrants until they become citizens
@9YN4J9JRepublican 6mos6MO
They should not be required, but all government forms should be in English. No company should be required to have signage in any language other than English.
@9XKDBTZRepublican7mos7MO
Yes but it shouldn't affect them if they cannot a lot of immigrants have made it big in the U.S. with only knowing a tiny bit of English
@9WC62W2Republican7mos7MO
I don't think it should be required unless they want/need it for a job or other public qualifications.
@9VY7Q8MRepublican7mos7MO
yes, they at least need to try they can't make us adjust for them coming to a mainly English speaking country.
@9VQXRZVRepublican7mos7MO
I don’t think they should have to learn English but I also don’t think Americans should have to learn other languages to accommodate them.
@9THF3YFRepublican8mos8MO
I think they should make a massive effort to learn the language as they are coming to this country and that would not only better them in most ways, it would help us be able to teach these other languages to each other, I think there should be a mandatory class lasting for 6 months to a year promoting them to learn English and stick with it as well as teach American history but after the 6 months to a year time leave it up to them if they wish to continue.
@9TH3YHQRepublican8mos8MO
I think it is important but I think living in a certain country for a long time causes people to learn the language anyway/
@9S4GSMWConstitution9mos9MO
Yes, and remove all other languages from documents and federal buildings. Also make English the official language and stop companies from forcing people to hear Spanish when they call.
@9RNS4KNRepublican10mos10MO
no but in order to get any type of license there should be a basically english quiz given to make sure everyone understands what they will see on road ways
@9RHR75KConstitution10mos10MO
We should not demand they learn English--- but the burden of understanding should lie with the non- English speakers to figure out how to communicate.
@9PR8T4CAmerican Solidarity11mos11MO
Yes, and the government should remove multi-lingual translations from documents and services as well as eliminate dual-citizenship; however, the government should provide free English courses to immigrant
@9PGRVHGAmerican Solidarity11mos11MO
Not but they should try to learn it as well as Americans learn Spanish as it is prominent in America as well
@9LBPY34Constitution1yr1Y
Yes because it can help them find jobs when they gain citizenship legally however we should also recognize their main language.
@9KYG73LConstitution 1yr1Y
No, because assimilation of immigrants is not desirable. Immigrants should return to their homelands
@9KNGXWDRepublican1yr1Y
No not as a general rule, however if the job calls for dealing with English speaking customers/co-workers, then the level of English comprehension and communication should be applied to those workers. Perhaps a basic, elementary level or more advanced level and it would depend on the nature of the job. If workers are only interacting with objects or others of their native tongue - then no. But if they are required to interact in a way that might affect a company's English-speaking clientele or workfore, then a company should institute those requirements based on their own specific needs.
@9KK3RNNRepublican1yr1Y
Required, no, but it should be encouraged, and translation and interpretations should only be provided in heath and legal settings.
@9KC6JHDConstitution1yr1Y
The government shouldn’t accommodate to people who want to live in this country, those that want to live here should want to learn English on their own
@JakeRepublican 1yr1Y
No, they should not be required to learn English. However, there should be a resource for immigrants to learn English at little to no cost if they are in this country legally.
@9H39M9LRepublican2yrs2Y
Immigrants are required to understand english when taking the citizenship test. Immigrants need to know english to end up citizens here, it would be the same as always.
@9GVL9PYRepublican2yrs2Y
Immigrants should learn English, but if they are coming over to our border illegally, they should not be allowed here in the first place.
@9GSLXJMRepublican2yrs2Y
This country benefits from the wide variety of people from different countries speaking different languages and we should welcome everyone who comes here legally. All immigrants who come into this country should be able to speak English well enough to get by in typical everyday interactions and communicating with law enforcement. If they are not at that level of speaking English when they arrive, they should learn to at least that point, but government does not have the authority to require anyone to be fluent in any language.
@9GPFLRMRepublican2yrs2Y
Yes, only if the immigrant is qualified, presented legal and has no other damaging criminal record to learn English for free or small cost provided by the government.
@9GM9CNKRepublican2yrs2Y
I think they don’t need to be forced but if they’re moving to a country where the population widely speaks English then they should take it spoon themselves what struggle they want to endure. Having to use google translate on everything ever. Or learn some English.
@9GHYJHBRepublican2yrs2Y
To be honest i say yes and no i say should learn some english to atleast help themselves for eaiser life
@9FN7SRTRepublican2yrs2Y
It should not be required but they should eventually learn it, no catering to their needs. Treat them like a normal perosn
Absolutely. English should be the official U.S. language and all foreigners should be required to take a literacy test. Those who fail should be denied citizenship, as well as the right to vote or own property on our soil, and sent back to their home country.
@9F2VPX4Republican2yrs2Y
If it benefits them, then they should learn.
@9DYJGPYRepublican2yrs2Y
Yes. If they live in the US, they should learn the English language.
No, but offer more points in the visa application process for those who pass English proficiency tests.
@9DNFZTYRepublican2yrs2Y
I think they should be required to do a free civics test
@9D84D5BRepublican2yrs2Y
No, but it should be highly encouraged since it's the most common language in the U.S. and government documention is written in English.
@9D6V4WXRepublican 2yrs2Y
Yes, but US citizens should learn other languages too.
@9D5Y385Republican2yrs2Y
no, but should be strongly encouraged to
@8WVJQ4SRepublican4yrs4Y
Yes, for their personal benefit.
@9R7QQXWRepublican10mos10MO
They shouldn’t be required, but learning English could be beneficial for them in order for there to not be misunderstandings.
@9K3PK5DRepublican1yr1Y
We can't make them, but to encourage them to learn English would be smart. We are a majority English speaking country after all.
@9JLF8JKConstitution 1yr1Y
No, the government should not force anyone to learn any language. But we should remove multilingual translations from government documents and services and ir should be on the individual immigrant to learn the english language.
@9JJTFQXRepublican1yr1Y
Yes, so they can communicate with those that don't speak Spanish, but it doesn't have to be perfect. Still keep their language and the diversity it brings
@9JC9C97Republican1yr1Y
No, but it should not become America's problem when they cannot function without the knowledge of English
@9JB2LH3Republican1yr1Y
No, but keep multilingual translations in government documents and services so that they won't be taken advantage of.
@9HJ5BWJRepublican1yr1Y
I think they shouldn't be required to but it should be pushed to because it would benefit them to know english and should be an affordable program that should be made aware about to them.
@9J4CSBJRepublican1yr1Y
No, this helps increase the disparity between the white and non-white populations and makes the white girl seem ever more attractive, although accents would have to be made unattractive first. Besides, immigration would be small in the first place.
@99398VJRepublican2yrs2Y
Yes, the major language of the country is important to retain, but it should be provided by local governments with risks for fines from state and federal governments.
@96QFJDWRepublican3yrs3Y
I think it depends on what they are coming here for.
@96Q3P4NConstitution3yrs3Y
No, but it should be encouraged since English is the primary language we use
@96PZXM4Republican3yrs3Y
they shouldnt be required but it should be free because having diversity is good
@96MXB8SRepublican3yrs3Y
It depends on what job or financial income they are looking to receive.
@96FTN4PRepublican3yrs3Y
no, people should try to learn it but it should not be mandatory
@96DY6WZConstitution3yrs3Y
Government should offer Spanish and English speaking classes
@968JJZ4Republican3yrs3Y
School age children should learn English
@967F2BDRepublican3yrs3Y
No, but they should be encouraged and wanting to learn
@95ZMXNRRepublican3yrs3Y
Yes, but there should be more push for Americans to be Bilingual
@95LZ4CTRepublican3yrs3Y
Yes, enough to understand basic things
@95CH6QQRepublican3yrs3Y
Yes, but can keep there native language
@94RB3ZCConstitution3yrs3Y
No, except during wartime.
@94N5NQVRepublican3yrs3Y
Yes, or prove they are somewhat proficient in speaking/reading/writing English
@94KYVLSRepublican3yrs3Y
If they don’t learn English it can affect them more so I think it’s their decision.
@946QGYFRepublican3yrs3Y
No, but immigrants should be strongly encouraged to learn English to better integrate into American society
@945G4NTRepublican3yrs3Y
Yes, and English should be instituted as the official language of the United States.
@944C5M5Republican3yrs3Y
we need an immigration moratorium
Yes But Keep Multilingual Translations On Government Documents And Services
No, but we should provide optional language courses to encourage immigrants to learn English
@93H8THBRepublican3yrs3Y
No, English is only the national language, not official
@93GP5Y4Constitution3yrs3Y
Yes, by Immigrating to the United States, they should show an interest in acclimating to our culture, and speak our language.
@93CQSGHRepublican3yrs3Y
It should be heavily encouraged and be a point in favor of allowing immigration, but not a requirement
@93984SNRepublican3yrs3Y
Yes, but past a certain age shouldn't be a requirement
@936G2TRRepublican3yrs3Y
No, but offer and advise that they do it.
@934JZ7XRepublican3yrs3Y
No, but the government should provide free language learning courses if they so choose to attend.
@92SKBKXRepublican3yrs3Y
Strongly encouraged and assisted but not required.
@929VFHQRepublican3yrs3Y
Provide services to help them learn English
@8ZZ4MQYRepublican3yrs3Y
Not required, but strongly recommend they do
@8ZDJ95DConstitution3yrs3Y
No, but communication would be easier since a large majority of Americans speak English.
@8PWNFCLRepublican3yrs3Y
No, but provide free English education
@8YWC249Republican3yrs3Y
no,just pass citizenship test to demonstrate sufficient english skill s enough for them
@8YQLV2PRepublican3yrs3Y
No, but they should be offered, free ESL classes
@8YH76Y3Republican3yrs3Y
They should learn english but it should not be a requirement
@8YG8T7DRepublican3yrs3Y
Our language is English and while I don’t favor a forced teaching, I would eliminate multi language solution for documents and signs other than at airports and other deemed points of foreign entry.
@8YFM9MHRepublican3yrs3Y
I think they should be able to speak it a little but not fluently.
@8YDCVCGConstitution3yrs3Y
Yes, after a certain amount of time in the U.S., and finding employment should become a motivator by removing multilingual translations in the workplace.
@8XVZ5JYRepublican3yrs3Y
No but it would certainly help them to understand English.
@8XRCKKRRepublican3yrs3Y
No, but the government should provide free language learning courses if they choose that.
@8XLZPBLRepublican3yrs3Y
Yes, but not required by the government. By the culture.
No, but they should be encourage to do so and given resources to help.
@8XGPZ3QRepublican4yrs4Y
i think it would be important if they did in order to get around yet not remove the original language
@8X95JTCRepublican4yrs4Y
No, but they must understand some common English
@8X2WJPDRepublican4yrs4Y
Yes, for their own personal benefit.
@8X2KZY4Republican4yrs4Y
No, only if there is a serious work issue due to language barrier.
@8WYPXZYRepublican4yrs4Y
No, but it is reccomended, as it is our country's main language
@8WVCDSXRepublican4yrs4Y
No, there should not be governmental involvement in individuals' communication
@8WS4NJQRepublican4yrs4Y
Required is a strong word to use in this case.
@8WS2J4HRepublican4yrs4Y
No but it is a part of living in this country
@8WMVZFZ4yrs4Y
Hindi in the Devnagari will be mandated as the official language and all immigrants will be required to learn it.
@8WGFDVVRepublican4yrs4Y
Yes, but only if they are below the age of 50 and fully capable of learning English.
@8WG78F3Republican4yrs4Y
Yes. In order for a country to work, we must have a common form of language/communication to ensure lawfulness and social construct.
@8WG65F2Republican4yrs4Y
No, but businesses should be allowed to deny employment to non-English speakers
@8WCQRDZRepublican4yrs4Y
Yes, and abolish the current waivers to that requirement.
@8W2PPCLRepublican4yrs4Y
No, but they should be offered incentives to take courses to learn English.
@8VZLCSQRepublican4yrs4Y
They should come to America with the desire to learn our language.
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