Abstract
This outline discusses why immigration reform is needed and lists the reasons the McCain-Kennedy Bill for Immigration Reform should have been passed. It discusses the social, cultural, and criminal implications of immigration reform.

From the Paper
"Immigration reform is necessary for a variety of reasons. Border security enforcement. Reduction control of illegal workers. Bring illegal immigrants already here out of hiding. (Butts) The vulnerability to exploitation of illegal immigrant workers puts downward pressure on all wages in certain industries-hurting all workers. (Jimenez) To limit overzealous government agencies, past efforts at immigration reform have been disappointing. Even when immigration laws could have been effective, they have not been enforced."

Tags:political science, McCain-Kennedy Bill for Immigration Reform, social, cultural, criminal, implications, outline

Abstract
The paper asserts that the immigration reform social movement has made some progress towards achieving immigration reform, particularly in terms of generating greater public awareness of the fundamental flaws in current immigration policy and laws that are detrimental not only to immigrants, but to the rule of law in this country. The paper argues that much more progress needs to be made if a fair and just immigration system is to be formulated by the United States Congress, signed into law by the president, and implemented.

From the Paper
"The immigration reform social movement has made some progress towards achieving immigration reform, particularly in terms of generating greater public awareness of the fundamental flaws in current immigration policy and laws that are detrimental not only to immigrants, but to the rule of law in this country. But much more progress needs to be made if a fair and just immigration system is to be formulated by the United States Congress, signed into law by the president, and implemented."

Tags:immigration, reform, issues

Abstract
This paper discusses immigration reform which is currently one of the most important long-term issues facing the United States outside of its War on Terror, although border security is related to some degree to this issue as well. The paper notes that the growing Minuteman movement, in which armed vigilantes have taken to patrolling the border, has brought the immigration reform issue and President Bush's guest worker program to the forefront of the public consciousness. While this author supports border security, it is just as clear that immigration needs to be expanded in order to validate what is occurring anyway, which is immigrant labor made illegal by current policies but required for continued economic health and ongoing mass movement across the borders that will persist in any regard.

From the Paper
"This paper discusses immigration reform which is currently one of the most important long-term issues facing the United States outside of its War on Terror although border security is related to some degree to this issue as well. The growing Minuteman movement, in which armed vigilantes have taken to patrolling the border, has brought the immigration reform issue and President Bush's guest worker program to the forefront of the public consciousness. While this author supports border security it is just as clear that immigration needs to be expanded in order to validate what is occurring anyway which is immigrant labor made illegal by current policies..."

Tags:immigration, reform, minutemen

Abstract
This paper develops a media strategy involving a four point media campaign to promote the idea that immigration reform in the United States is a bad idea and that Americans need to pay more attention to the issues associated with immigration control other than the economic impact. These would include the impact of immigration on culture, on the social fabric, on the environment, and on health care

From the Paper
"Immigration reform can go either way; it can help immigrants and asylum-seekers or it can help place further restrictions on their lives by creating more punitive laws to discourage them from moving to the United States. There are divisions even among Democrats on the issue of immigration reform. Business lobbies are pushing for change harder than ever. Meanwhile, the Mexican government and other interested parties monitor this issue carefully. Mexico's President would have much to gain politically if immigration reform were to advance in the United..."

Tags:Immigration Reform, Legislation, Americans for a Secure Democracy, Pat Casey, Public Perception, Employment Rates, Hiring Workers, Legal Residency, Citizenship, Legal Immigrants, Public Opinion Polls Pop Culture, Media Strategy

Abstract
This paper provides an overview of the various positive and negative views on immigration and immigration reform. It also suggests that based on the research, the issue of immigration reform should be more balanced. The paper further discusses how the issue of immigration is complex and includes ethical as well as economic and labor related factors. The paper concludes that a sense of balance and proportion is necessary in dealing with an issue of such complexity and sensitivity.

Outline:
Introduction
An Overview of the Issues in Immigration and Immigration Reform
Economic Aspects
Solutions
Conclusion

From the Paper
"There is increasing number of contrasting views on immigration. One view is that often mentioned as a reason for not decreasing immigration controls is that, "Open immigration would destroy important American values." (Isbister, 1996, p.220) This is a view that is based on the fear that open immigration would result in the destruction of values and institutions in the United States. This is more clearly outlined in the following quotation. "The concern is one of absorptive capacity and the assimilative powers of the U.S. A massive influx of foreigners who were unfamiliar with and uncommitted to American political values might use the democratic procedures of the country to destroy the institutions that support those procedures. "(Isbister, 1996, p.220) There is also the related fear that unrestricted immigration would alter and affect American culture. This view is supported by studies which reveal that the current legal and illegal immigration figure is in excess of one million persons per year. However those in favor of more open immigration mention that the above views have led to racism, bigotry and economic exploitation which are in contradistinction to the spirit and constitution of the country. "

Tags:immigration, controls, freedom, independance, economic, employment, border, workplace

Abstract
The author of this paper examines the issue of illegal immigration to the United States from Mexico and the need for reform in existing immigration laws. The paper's author postulates that the arguments put forward by opponents of immigration reform are, for the most part invalid and based on racial stereotyping as opposed to reasoned argument. The author states that despite being "illegal", Mexican immigrants are an essential part of the US' work force and as such, deserve the same rights that are accorded to workers who are also citizens. Examples are given of state discrimination against illegal immigrants from Mexico as well as attempts by federal courts to give such immigrants a modicum of protection.

From the Paper
"The Supreme Court began to challenge immigration laws in 1875 by ruling that individual states did not have the constitutional right to regulate immigration, as this was exclusively a federal issue. (Heer 37) From this time forward the Supreme Court and other federal entities have had the sole responsibility of enacting and enforcing immigration laws, many of which followed the traditional pattern of allowance only when the US had a need for labor. The first act was to level a head tax on immigrants, which would presumably answer the state's individual desires to bar paupers from entrance into the US. It is possible that many of the ensuing regulations and challenges to Mexican immigration have been as a result of the early sentiment that stresses that those in the direst economic need should not be able to enter the US."

Tags:illegal, mexican, immigration, wetback, federal, state, courts, laws, bias, laborers

Abstract
This paper discusses immigration reform and the growing Minuteman Movement, in which armed vigilantes have taken to patrolling the border.
The paper supports border security but contends that immigration should be expanded. The paper explains that the country should validate what is occurring anyway and what is in fact required for the country's economic well-being.

Outline:
Overview
The Minutemen Project
Open-Door Immigration Reform
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Immigration and immigration reform are issues central the United States (U.S.) and will continue to be important because of the U.S.'s historical encouragement of immigration and its ongoing reliance on foreign labor crossing the border from its Southern neighbor Mexico. The U.S. has several lengthy border with its neighboring countries; primarily Canada and Mexico. Because of Canada's high standard of living and developed economy, illegal immigration across the border with that country is minimal and not considered a priority. However, Mexico is a developing market with a large population and a high rate of poverty and therefore its citizens consider crossing the border into the U.S. and working primarily in labor positions as an opportunity to improve their quality of lives."

Tags:Minuteman, patrols, border, security, citizenship, economy

Abstract
This paper explains that requiring illegal immigrants to serve in the U.S. army would solve two current major issues in the U.S.: illegal immigration and the rapidly declining military recruiting numbers. The author points out that, only taking into account the half million illegal immigrants that cross the border every year, the size of the army could be increased by more than one third by requiring all eligible immigrants to serve. The paper states that the first obstacle to this proposal is not money but a common language, which could be overcome by re-allocating the funds used for huge signing bonuses to teaching immigrants English. The paper concludes that this immigration reform proposal would change totally the dynamics of how the United States maintains its standing army while continuing to keep good relations with Mexico and other neighboring countries.

From the Paper
"As previously stated, one proposal to combat the massively declining recruiting numbers in the U.S. Armed Forces is with immigrant service members. A vast majority of people do not know that the first U.S. soldier killed in Iraq was a Guatemalan who first entered the United States illegally. He had been able to change his immigration status and showed his gratitude to his adopted country by joining the military and, in the end, giving his life. The U.S. Armed Forces are losing thousands of soldiers, marines, airmen, and sailors every year."

Tags:english, gratitude, citizenship, family, non-fit-for-duty

Abstract
This paper examines the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. It specifically examines the burden and the critical role of human resource staffs in complying with the rules and laws that were put into place with this act. Finally, the paper discusses the expectations that have been placed on human resource staff in hiring and managing their personnel. It also looks at how compliance with current and changing laws in state and federal immigration reporting requirements will impact employer human resource offices. A glossary of terms is included with the paper.

Table of Contents:
Abstract
Chapter 1 - Introduction
The Role of Human Resources in a Business or Organization
Human Resource Personnel and Undocumented Workers
Literature Review
Books
Journals
Magazine Articles
Newspaper Articles
Web Site
Chapter 3 - Methodology
Historical Data
Compliance Audit
Walmart and Tyson Foods
Hotel Industry
Small Business
Private Employers
Existing Numerical Data
Chapter 4 - Results
Problems and Limitations
Chapter 5 - Summary and Conclusion
Index

From the Paper
"The government's ability to impose and collect fines and penalties that support its departmental operations prove to be an incentive for aggressive enforcement. Human resource personnel must be diligent in hiring practices, and ensure that compliance is met on behalf of the organization they work for. The government is not going to accept an excuse of vagueness in law and reporting requirements as an excuse for non-compliance. However, the best approach seems to be wrapped up in the I-9 form. This form seems to be more important than any other in ensuring the compliance of an organization in attempting to accurately verify the status of new hires."

Tags:government, HR, workers, expectations

Abstract
A response to Martin Collacott's comments on citizenship needing to be taken seriously, immigrants asked to take an oath of loyalty, as moves on to general matters of latter immigration policies of governments seeking high rates towards political support; critical materials beyond Collacutt, input from new Canadians; rationales of high immigration as compared to immigration industry and need for new regulations.

From the Paper
"The retired foreign service professional, Martin Collacott, warned of the defects in Canadian immigration policy developed under the Mulroney and Chretien governments in a preference to for family class immigrants, for instance, who are not always employable in Canada. Collacott also stresses that immigrants should be given a more accurate idea of their prospects for "finding suitable work in Canada in relation to their qualifications." Many who are sponsored to Canada by their settled relations cannot speak either official language and need make no ..."

Tags:oath, of, loyalty, immigration