The president summoned top lawmakers in both parties to discuss long-running talks on a national security spending bill and related border security negotiations.
    • Municipal0379@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      10 months ago

      I have absolutely no problems with fixing the immigration process. It’s way too difficult to get a green card or visa for the US. Having said that…. There has to be some form of immigration process. Again, the current process is awful. But that isn’t an excuse to not have a process moving forward. Again, the underlying cause of immigration is looking for better opportunities. If we help improve the economies of the source countries then immigration to the US goes down.

      • ToastedPlanetEnglish
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        10 months ago

        If we help improve the economies of the source countries then immigration to the US goes down.

        I think this would be a good thing to do. However, immigration is a net benefit. All we need to get that benefit is streamline a needlessly and intentionally difficult immigration system.

      • bbuez@lemmy.world
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        10 months ago

        I was very young, but I remember the exams my father had to take, as well as going to the court to finally get his citizenship. His work permit and green card were much the same, and I cannot imagine much post-9/11 has changed to be more lenient? I am curious however