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IMMIGRATION REFORM

IMMIGRATION REFORM. Economic Development in Rural Wisconsin October 26, 2011. History of Immigration Law. History of Immigration Law. Common Themes America is a nation of immigrants, but Immigration laws are more liberal during: Peace Economic growth More restrictive during:

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IMMIGRATION REFORM

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  1. IMMIGRATION REFORM Economic Development in Rural Wisconsin October 26, 2011

  2. History of Immigration Law

  3. History of Immigration Law • Common Themes • America is a nation of immigrants, but • Immigration laws are more liberal during: • Peace • Economic growth • More restrictive during: • War or security concerns • Economic distress • Racial prejudice is reflected • The newest arrivals are scape-goated

  4. Do You Recognize this Quote? • The Mexicans who emigrate to this country are ignorant and stupid. Their children do not learn English and they read from books in Spanish. They also publish their own books and have their own newspaper in Spanish. The signs in our streets are in both languages, and in some places only Spanish. All their legal writings are in Spanish, and they constantly need interpreters in court. I suppose one day soon our legislators will need interpreters so that one half can understand what the other half are saying.

  5. Do You Recognize this Quote? • Unless we do something to restrict the number of Mexican immigrants, they will soon outnumber us. Our language and our form of government will be at risk. They will never adopt our language and customs any more than they can acquire our complexion.

  6. Who made this quote? • Rick Perry • Hank Williams Jr. • Lou Dobbs • None of the above

  7. Benjamin Franklin

  8. Legislation

  9. AgJOBS • Step One: • Temporary residence (“Blue Card”) • Worked in U.S. Agriculture • 150 days or 863 hours • During 24 month period ending Dec. 31, 2008 • Admissible to the U.S. • No conviction that involves bodily injury, threat of serious bodily injury or harm to property in excess of $500 • $100 fine and application fee • Derivative status for spouse and minor children

  10. AgJOBS • Step Two • Permanent residence (“Green Card) • Perform agricultural work • 100 work days for each of 5 years • 100 work days for one year, then150 work days for 3 years • 150 work days for each of 3 years • Payment of taxes for above work requirements • $400 fine and application fee • No conviction of a felony, three misdemeanors or a single conviction that involves bodily injury, threat of serious bodily injury or harm to property in excess of $500

  11. AgJOBS • H-2A Reform • Streamlines application process • More flexible work requirements • Increased worker protections • Dairy workers would be eligible

  12. Erich C. Straub Erich C. Straub, Immigration Attorney LLC 260 East Highland Avenue, Suite 400 Milwaukee, WI 53202 414-224-8472 erich@straubimmigration.com

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