danielpalos
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the more complex the public policy, the more expensive it is.Complex public policies, are the problem.
Immigration is applying for Citizenship, otherwise, it is simple Tourism.
Tourist visas could be renewable annually and include work authorization, for a market friendly fee.
The visa system is already multi-tiered with different visas for tourists, for students, for those who receive permission to work. These are not considered immigrants but simply people here on legal visas.
Green card holders are not required to apply for citizenship but if they do not, and their green card is not renewed, they must leave. Most green card holders are considered 'permanent residents' even though the green card expires in 10 years, and most are on a path to citizenship.
People who come here with the intention of being Americans with all the obligations and benefits that includes are the true immigrants. But the most common definition of an immigrant is somebody who goes to a different country with the intention of residing there permanently.
But I would like not to quibble over the definition of immigrant here as we all know what we mean in current vernacular re the term: illegal immigrant which, though applied incorrectly if we are technical, refers to all persons who are in the country illegally. People who hold bonafide visas or green cards of whatever type are not in the country illegally. And we have a reciprocal agreement with Canada that our citizens may cross that border for short visits or to do business without visas.
It used to be that way with our Mexican neighbors until we started getting so many of their citizens, plus Central and South Americans et al, coming through Mexico settling here illegally plus the drug cartels and other illegal activity crossing the border.
Immigration is applying for Citizenship, otherwise, it is simple Tourism.
Tourist visas could be renewable annually and include work authorization, for a market friendly fee.