Immigration Reform - A Fresh Approach

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Immigration (both legal and illegal) has been in shambles for decades. Let’s get it fixed once and for all:

Guided Transition for Fair Outcomes Act

To establish a structured immigration pathway for individuals residing illegally within the United States while strengthening immigration enforcement and accountability.

Section 1. Short Title

This Act may be cited as the “Guided Transition for Fair Outcomes Act”.

Section 2. Definitions

In this Act:

  1. “Illegal Resident” means an individual currently residing in the United States without legal authorization.

  2. “Provisional Immigrant” means an individual who has been granted provisional entry into the United States and is in the process of meeting the requirements for legal immigration status.

  3. “Provisional Immigration Board” means a board established within Customs and Border Protection to review cases related to provisional immigration status, including background checks and appeals.

Section 3. Grace Period for Voluntary Departure

(a) Establishment of Grace Period. Any illegal resident within the United States at the time of enactment of this Act shall have 90 days from the effective date of this Act to voluntarily depart the United States without penalty.

(b) Permanent Disqualification from Citizenship. Any illegal resident who fails to exit the United States within this 90-day grace period shall be permanently disqualified from eligibility for U.S. citizenship and shall be permanently barred from entering the United States.

(c) Exception for Humanitarian and Exceptional Cases. Individuals who face persecution, credible threats to their life, or other severe risks in their home country may apply for an exception to avoid permanent disqualification from U.S. citizenship due to failure to comply with this Act. Such applications must be submitted prior to the expiration of the 90-day grace period and must demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Provisional Immigration Board, that deportation would result in severe hardship, imminent danger, or persecution. Failure to apply for an exception before the end of the 90-day grace period shall result in deportation and permanent disqualification from U.S. citizenship.

Section 4. Provisional Immigration Status

(a) Provisional Entry for Legal Immigration Applications. After the 90-day grace period, former Illegal Residents which have exited the United States voluntarily prior to the expiration of the grace period may apply for legal immigration. Upon application, and completion of Tier 1 background check, potential immigrants will be granted provisional immigration status, subject to the following requirements:

  1. Background Check. Provisional immigrants must submit to a thorough international background check which shall be completed within 12 months of their provisional entry.

    (i) Disqualification for Criminal Records. Provisional immigrants found to have a criminal record rising to the equivalency of a U.S. felony outside the United States shall be disqualified unless the Provisional Immigration Board determines the offense to be extenuating circumstances suitable for asylum.

  2. Provisional Social Security Number. Provisional immigrants shall be issued a provisional social security number upon entry, to be used for taxation purposes.

  3. Contact Information Requirement. Provisional immigrants shall maintain up-to-date contact information with the Provisional Immigration Commission and must notify the Commission within 30 days of any changes in contact information. Failure to do so may result in deportation and permanent disqualification from citizenship.

  4. Tax Payment Requirement. Provisional immigrants must begin paying taxes on earned income immediately upon entry.

  5. Restriction on Public Assistance. Provisional immigrants are ineligible to receive taxpayer-funded assistance, including welfare, Medicare, and Medicaid, for a period of 10 years from the date of entry.

  6. Strict Criminal Conduct Standards.

    (i) Felony Convictions: Any conviction of a felony, either violent or non-violent, within the United States while under provisional status shall result in immediate deportation, permanent disqualification from U.S. citizenship, and prohibition from entry into the United States.
    (ii) Serious Misdemeanor Convictions: A single conviction of a serious misdemeanor offense, including but not limited to DUI, domestic violence, or theft, shall result in deportation and permanent disqualification from citizenship.
    (iii) Multiple Minor Misdemeanors: Three minor misdemeanors within the ten-year Provisional Immigrant period shall result in deportation and permanent disqualification from citizenship.
    (iv) Civil Violations: Provisional immigrants are expected to comply with civil laws and regulations. Ten civil infractions, including unpaid fines or housing violations, shall result in deportation and permanent disqualification from citizenship.

  7. No Hardship Exceptions for Criminal Violations. Provisional immigrants who commit criminal violations shall have no recourse to appeal based on hardship or other considerations.

Section 5. Military Service Pathway to Citizenship

Provisional immigrants may obtain immediate eligibility for U.S. citizenship through honorable service in the U.S. military, provided they complete a minimum of two four-year tours of duty.

Section 6. Revocation of Citizenship for Felony Convictions

If a naturalized citizen who gained citizenship through the Provisional Immigration program is convicted of a felony after naturalization, they shall be subject to a hearing before the Provisional Immigration Board, and their citizenship may be revoked, with deportation and permanent disqualification from future citizenship eligibility.

Section 7. Provisional Immigration Board and Commission

(a) Establishment. The Provisional Immigration Board and Provisional Immigration Commission shall be established under Customs and Border Protection to oversee:

(1) The adjudication of background checks and criminal records.
(2) The appeals process for humanitarian and exceptional cases.
(3) Monitoring of provisional immigrants’ compliance with contact and tax requirements.
(4) Review of patterns of civil infractions and determination of penalties or deportation for repeated non-compliance.

(b) Membership. Members of the Board shall be appointed by the President, with the advice and consent of the Senate, and shall include experts in immigration law, international affairs, public health, and criminal justice.

Section 8. Funding

Funds are authorized to be appropriated to carry out the provisions of this Act.

Section 9. Effective Date

This Act shall take effect 30 days after enactment.

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Or just put Barbara Jordan’s Immigration policy in to effect.
It was buried by Clinton and the Democrats.

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Add automatic permanent residency status for those completing a college degree (BS, MA, Ph.D., or MD) in fields critical to corporations or government. This requires a GPA of 2.5 or higher.

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According to this section, Trump would have been deported if he had not been born in the United States. This provision is inconsistent and hypocritical regarding the status of our future president and is unfair to many other naturalized citizens. It should be removed.

For instance, if a naturalized citizen commits a felony after 40-50 years—having potentially come to the country as a one-month-old and then became naturalized—they are just as much a citizen as someone who was born here.

Consider a person who was born overseas to non-citizen parents at a U.S. embassy; that person enjoys full rights as a citizen. If they commit a felony, should their citizenship be revoked?

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People who entered the United States ILLEGALLY should NEVER be allowed to come here legally. They came for government benefits, food stamps, free rent, they lived better than US citizens! They were NOT going to assimilate to American Customs. Terrified people with knives, ate our pets, destroyed property, stole from stores. I can go on forever about their havoc they did in our country.

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Let me address the legal immigration part first. If you have entered the US legally and gone through the process which can be several ways to get Temporary Greencard, Greencard, and then Naturalization then it is hard for me to see why you should remove that person. If after naturalization you get in trouble with the Law then you should be handled as any other US citizen would be dealt with.
Now illegal immigration is a different story. If you have entered the US illegally, then this is where the problem comes in. Whether you have crossed the border, over stayed a visa, or even the loopholes where pregnant women from foreign countries coming over to certain locations for a cost just to have there child. Once born there child gets US citizenship.
The grey line is while I believe the above needs to end, how do we address the population from this group that has been here for years since a child and known no other place? Will there be a grandfather clause and from this date forward and illegal action will be sent back? And anyone that is grandfather in if they commit a felony will be immediately deported?
When this reform is done there has to be a balancing act focusing on criminal illegal immigration as priority and then other areas with precision and grace not a whole sale deportation.

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I want illegals to start over the proper way. However, I have a worker who is now 60 years old who was brought to America by a Coyote when he was 15 years old. He started as a landscaper & didn’t mooched off the safety net. He now is a very skilled person who runs a building crew & pays taxes. He even has an accountant to help him pay taxes. Will there be exceptions for skilled workers who have contributed so much for so many decades?

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Proposal for Immediate Deportation of Non-Citizens Participating in Protests

Introduction

In recent years, protests have become a significant means for individuals to express their opinions and advocate for social change. However, the participation of non-citizens and non-green card holders in these events raises critical concerns about the legal and social implications of their involvement. This proposal outlines the rationale for establishing participation in protests as grounds for immediate deportation for non-citizens and non-green card holders.

Rationale

  1. Legal Framework:

    • Non-citizens and non-green card holders do not possess the same rights as citizens, including certain legal protections. Allowing them to participate in protests may undermine the legal framework established for civic engagement in democratic societies.

  2. National Security:

    • Protests can sometimes escalate into violence or civil disorder. Ensuring that only citizens participate in such activities can help maintain order and national security. Non-citizen participation may pose risks if individuals engage in actions that threaten public safety.

  3. Civic Responsibility:

    • Civic engagement is a privilege and responsibility of citizenship. Limiting protest participation to citizens reinforces the importance of civic duties and the understanding of democratic principles among those who reside in the country.

  4. Public Sentiment:

    • Many citizens feel that non-citizens should not be allowed to influence domestic policies or engage in protests that could affect the nation’s future. Responding to these sentiments supports social cohesion and national identity.

Proposal

  1. Policy Implementation:

    • Establish a policy that categorically prohibits non-citizens and non-green card holders from participating in protests. This policy should be clearly communicated through government channels and enforced by local law enforcement.

  2. Deportation Process:

    • Create a streamlined process for identifying non-citizen participants during protests. Individuals found to be in violation of this policy should be detained and referred to immigration authorities for immediate deportation.

  3. Public Awareness Campaign:

    • Initiate a campaign to inform both citizens and non-citizens about the consequences of participating in protests. This campaign can include informational materials in multiple languages to reach a broader audience.

  4. Monitoring and Enforcement:

    • Develop a system for monitoring protests to ensure compliance with the new policy. Law enforcement agencies should be trained to identify non-citizen participants and handle deportation procedures efficiently.

Conclusion

This proposal aims to uphold the legal and civic integrity of the nation by ensuring that only citizens participate in protests. By making participation in protests grounds for immediate deportation for non-citizens and non-green card holders, we can strengthen national security, reinforce civic responsibility, and align public sentiment with policy. Implementing this policy is crucial for maintaining the stability and integrity of our democratic processes.

Call to Action

We urge policymakers to consider this proposal seriously and take the necessary steps to implement these measures in order to protect our nation’s values and security.

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Long Stay Illegal Immigrants
One idea to consider for Illegal Immigrants that have been here a long time, and for children who were born to Illegal Immigrant Parents is to allow the local City Councils and Board of Supervisors to review their cases to see if the person(s) are an asset to the community and are embraced by their local communities and allow the local boards to vote to allow them to apply for citizenship.
I know of a man who came to America about 20 years ago as a teenage. He was living on the streets in Mexico before he came here, and horrible things had happened to him. I met him through Craigslist because I needed a floor done in a house that I was selling for my mom. Due to extremely stressful financial circumstances and sabotage by our own family members, my mom and I were in a terrible jam. This man helped us in so many ways, more than any other non-relative person has in our lives. His kindness and generosity not just to us but to others is ideal and should be rewarded. He has a wife (who may also be an Illegal Immigrant) and 3 sons all born here, and I feel he and his family deserve to remain in America. I am sure that if the local community was given a chance to review his case, they would be supportive of he and his family staying.

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I came here to write this! But I would have said any non-citizen, period. Why include green card holders with citizens? Help me understand your thinking. TIA!

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You are right any non-citizen illegal immigrant. Not just green cards. Let’s put the decision in the hands of the people who would have them living in their communities!

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We must understand what type of people are acceptable. Violent crimes is where the line should be drawn. For example, if someone steals something, that’s one thing. If someone harms somebody while stealing that is completely different. And even further if someone kills someone while stealing that would be more serious.

#1 Apprehend undocumented/illegal aliens.
#2 Do a background check. Do they have a record? At least a record of birth location and family members must be verifiable to prevent lying to enter the country. Lying is one thing, lying under-oath is something else and fraud is even more serious.
#3 If they have a record, are the crimes violent in nature? A different approach is needed here if #1 and #2 are positive/true.
#4 if either #1 or #2 are negative/false, undocumented/illegal immigrants should be required to enter a citizenship program and complete it in X amount of time. A fine could also be imposed for the infraction of entering the country illegally to begin with.

Some of our laws are so convoluted that even people born in America can occasionally break laws without even knowing it. Misdemeanors should not even be in the discussion. We want non-violent people that make every attempt to obey the law!

Merit and reputation through verifiable sources is where it all should begin.

No reason to deport anyone if they are law-abiding people just trying to make a living.