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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@B492HZC3mos3MO
I think that people should be documented to enter the US while I also think we should show support for people of other countries and have peace with other countries. I do think the way I would want the border is in a way that Ronald Reagan had it where he restricted the border without terrorizing immigrants as much.
@B3N73WBRepublican4mos4MO
I feel like since they are working and doing their part in the country, they should be allowed to stay and even help get them legalized.
@9XKNP928mos8MO
Yes, but they must pay taxes, have no criminal record, if they do something illegal they automatically lose the amnesty and have to leave. Most positively contribute to our country / society.
@9VPCNNR9mos9MO
We need to fine companies that employ illegal immigrants and create a simple path to citizenship for immigrants with no criminal record and make them pay taxes
@9KS9WHD1yr1Y
Yes, but they must pay taxes and we should create a simple path to citizenship for immigrants with no criminal record.
@9FB5Y9J2yrs2Y
@9C4MP3Z2yrs2Y
Yes, if the voters of the State they reside in approves.
@9B2QD6T2yrs2Y
Yes, if they are able to provide evidence of a steady income and proof of paying taxes.
@969H9G3Republican3yrs3Y
There has to be a time limit.
@945G4NTRepublican3yrs3Y
Yes, create a simple path to citizenship for immigrants with no criminal record, who have been in the U.S. for 7 years or more, and have worked while paying taxes. Most immigrants such as described have built roots in communities and have families. As long as these families are self-sustaining, upstanding citizens, allow them to be sworn in as American citizens.
I understand some will disagree. I am a bit conflicted myself wondering if there should be some type of consequences for living in the U.S. illegally. On the other hand, they have been living on a sort of self-imposed probation the entire time they've resided in the country. In my opinion, if their background check is clean, especially in a sanctuary city or state, welcome them to America.
@93GPJNX3yrs3Y
No, fine companies using illegal aliens, and deport all illegals.
@93FD3BK3yrs3Y
Yes, but only if they go through a legal documentation screening process to gain legal citizenship.
Add an easy path to citizenship for any illegal immigrant, even criminal.
@8XWDCTQ4yrs4Y
No. We should make legal immigration easy for law abiding immigrants to come here & only offer emergency amnesty for immigrants fleeing oppression and immediate danger to themselves and their family & then figure out a path to citizenship be it they abide by our laws.
@8XSQ7R94yrs4Y
yes, given the chance to be legal
@8XBT2G8Independent4yrs4Y
Yes, create a simple path to citizenship for immigrants if they pay taxes with no criminal record
@8X7CT5X4yrs4Y
Only if they are working.
@8V33PNT4yrs4Y
No, have them be sent back until they can come back as legal immigrants
@8TQPWKBRepublican4yrs4Y
No, force them to start the process of citizenship or get deported.
@8SHGFPQ4yrs4Y
Yes, but only after 1-5 years of working
@8S4WF274yrs4Y
If they have been in the U.S. for at least 10 years, no serious misdemeanor or felony convictions, paid taxes (most don't), and have a family connection to the U.S. And they can prove that they add value to the country. Such as agriculture worker, construction worker, business owner. I have seen a lot of illegals that sell drugs for work and add zero value to the country.
@8RZJZL74yrs4Y
Yes, on a limited basis.
@8RH7MP34yrs4Y
Yes, as long as they are in the process of becoming a citizen
@8RH7MNZ4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as they are in the process of becoming a citizen
@8PYDF9G5yrs5Y
No, they must register as an immigrant before they are considered eligible.
@8MV4G2C5yrs5Y
I don’t have enough information.
@8M8V43VRepublican5yrs5Y
No, but create a path to citizenship for illegal immigrants that aren’t criminals and work
@8LC27Z55yrs5Y
If they pay taxes and have clean criminal record
@8KTNG4G5yrs5Y
Yes, during that time, we need to have either a path to citizenship or a path to work visa that they must be engaging in. Many immigrants are here to work because the pay is so much better and they send the money back to their home country.
@8KNXF8M5yrs5Y
Yes, but would prefer to completely open all borders, and would prefer work not be required.
@8K4372JProgressive5yrs5Y
Yes, create a simple path to citizenship only for immigrants with no criminal record and if they pay taxes and perhaps put them under government watch. We need to make the legal way the easiest way.
@8JRP3MY5yrs5Y
Yes, and the government should not regulate private relationships between employers and employees.
@8JJCYFY5yrs5Y
give them the citizenship test and if they do not pass it then deported them
@8FM7KQ65yrs5Y
yes, but create legal path where companies sponsor the illegal immigrants and pays a fee for the legal process
@8FLMQCY5yrs5Y
Yes, but only if they pay taxes and working towards citizenship
@8F7YK935yrs5Y
No, but allow they to apply for citizenship like anybody else
@8CV2PVD5yrs5Y
It depends on the circumstance.
Yes, the path to citizenship should also be made smoother.
@942YJFC3yrs3Y
Change laws to provide a path to citizenship providing they file for taxes. Meanwhile penalize companies who hire illegals.
@8SQYSXD4yrs4Y
No, give them amnesty only if they start working on the process to obtain a VISA or citizenship immediately.
@8MX5FV95yrs5Y
The entire system needs to be changed to that productive employees are able to work here legally with more ease
@8LL4C535yrs5Y
I think they can stay if they apply for citizenship or a work visa, but if not they should be deported.
@8KK8MGQConstitution5yrs5Y
as long as they are paying taxes and force the company employing them to pay for there citizenship
@8G5T7885yrs5Y
Yes, if they are paying taxes and show they are working on gaining citizenship.
@8FT489J5yrs5Y
No, but allow them 1 month to get a visa approved and make them pay taxes, if not approved deport
@8DJX4ZV5yrs5Y
No, but give them a chance to earn citizenship.
@89CDM9C4yrs4Y
Yes, if a wall is built along the southern border.
@8TWB9FX4yrs4Y
Yes, but only if they pay taxes and the government provides a simpler path to citizenship for immigrants with no criminal record
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