Illegal Immigration Is Not The Only Problem - Visas Are Too

February 5th 2016

Current unit of study: Unit 3



Synopsis:

After the terror attack on 9/11 and and San Bernardino in California, the topic of addressing legal immigration is far more critical to our national security. Along with this comes the major issue of immigration. Although many Americans are wishing for tighter border patrol, this isn't the only issue. Visas are now contributing to the problem as well, as the government has shortcomings on the way they do background checks. The process of screening or vetting for foreigners applying for immigration visas is flawed, meaning more of the religiously radicalized and others with ill-willed intentions can make it easily in and decide to stay for long periods of time if not, forever.

Analysis:

Due to the pressing topic of illegal immigration, many Americans are beginning to develop strong ideas and beliefs regarding the situation, when in reality there is one related issue just as prominent: Visas. Of course there are many different kinds of visas ranging from student visas to religious visas, but are they being used properly? No. Because of the flawed process undergone through screening, more and more  immigrants are beginning to abuse the privilege of the visa. Workers who come her for their jobs use these visas to  bring their families over. Not only does this contribute to brain drain,  but also the process of unauthorized immigration.