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Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty?

Amnesty is an act by passed by the federal government which grants immunity from immigration laws to undocumented immigrants currently living in the U.S. Various levels of criteria have been proposed for immigrants to be granted amnesty including proof of employment and willingness to pay taxes.

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 @9YCZRYF from Illinois  answered…7mos7MO

No, They need to take the proper steps to get a work visa or take the steps to get full citizenship while on a current visa

 @9DM49VB from Illinois  answered…2yrs2Y

Make them go through the process legally

 @9DFJHG2 from Illinois  answered…2yrs2Y

Yes, they may apply with a simple path for citizenship but must do community service for the crime of illegal immigration.

 @9D87YGB from Illinois  answered…2yrs2Y

If they are free of major, violent crimes, stable, working members who already do the majority of what regular citizens do, than they can stay and be urged to apply for legal citizenship

 @9CLHBKS from Illinois  answered…2yrs2Y

Give temporary amnesty to nonviolent and non-criminal immigrants while we create either a robust work visa program or a path to citizenship

 @93RWR9H from Illinois  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, they should apply for citizenship.

 @937XM23 from Illinois  answered…3yrs3Y

No. But it should be easier for immigrants with no criminal record to legally immigrate or be granted a work vesa.

 @92MQJWW from Illinois  answered…3yrs3Y

Whether an "illegal immigrant" or you are trying to come here legitimately. The government needs to process the applications. If you dont apply for citizenship then you dont get to stick around. Also the fees need to be reduced so they are affordable for the impoverished.

 @8XKX6FF from Illinois  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, but they must show signs of attempting to recieve citizenship within six months of being discovered in US territory.

 @8WC4HS8 from Illinois  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, if they are paying taxes, and trying to get citizenship

 @8S3VMH2 from Illinois  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, and ensure they can get citizenship

 @9CXC5RQIndependent from Illinois  answered…2yrs2Y

No, but allow them to get temporary work visas.

 @99VF73S from Illinois  answered…2yrs2Y

Apply for a work visa.

 @8XLDLL2 from Illinois  answered…4yrs4Y

I believe a work visa suffices for undocumented immigrants who are working.

 @8FS26RCPopulist from Illinois  answered…5yrs5Y

Yes, as long as they have no violent criminal history.

 @98DS7W8 from Illinois  answered…2yrs2Y

Yes, and force employers to pay fairly and show records of all illegal citizens in their work spaces.

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