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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@9VJRPJH8mos8MO
No - English is NOT our national language. Let’s try gentle encouragement so they can participate better in the wider community. Easily and widely accessible ESL classes for instance.
@9H4BW2N2yrs2Y
only if they wanted to we should give them free classes if they want to learn english but if they don't then they can pass it is not required.
@9FGHGKQ2yrs2Y
It depends on a persons desire to learn the language, though it would be easier for immigrants to adjust.
English should be learned since it's the most commonly spoken language in the US, but there should also be more options available to learn English
@9DRLZG72yrs2Y
if they want to, fine. if they don't want to, fine.
@95M4KHD3yrs3Y
Yes, but still have multilingual translations from government documents and services
@93DTNXS3yrs3Y
No, but resources should be provided for all immigrants who want to learn English.
@8VHPS994yrs4Y
If they want to learn they could do it
@8V585MP4yrs4Y
They should not be required by law, but employers can require knowledge of english
They shouldn't be required to, but should be encouraged to.
@8RGB4PB4yrs4Y
not required but should be an option
@8RBRG3Z4yrs4Y
No, but the government should incentivize it and make learning English easy for them
@8H7XW3F5yrs5Y
Yes, after a certain amount of time in the United States, and to become naturalized.
@8CR638N5yrs5Y
They should be REQUIRED but frankly I think it's difficult to live in this country without knowing it
@97ZWDGY3yrs3Y
No, the U.S. doesn't have an official national language for a reason.
@8YFCYTS3yrs3Y
No, but it should be suggested/encouraged
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