http://www.heritage.org/research/ The Heritage Foundation Papers: Immigration, Citizenship and Border Security Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:10:08 EST http://www.heritage.org/ui/icons/thflogo.gif http://www.heritage.org/ en-us heritage.org Copyright 2009 The Heritage Foundation In order to truly tackle their illegal immigration problems, state and local governments must take a more aggressive approach than simply relying on the federal government. States need the authority to enforce their own laws dealing with illegal immigrants. The E-Verify system is inexpensive, efficient, and the best way to determine whether a foreign applicant is legally able to work. http://www.heritage.org/Research/Immigration/hl1132.cfm The Heritage Foundation - Matt A. Mayer Immigration, Citizenship and Border Security Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:36:14 EST http://www.heritage.org/Research/Immigration/hl1132.cfm Politicians should focus their efforts on securing the border, deporting apprehended aliens, and increasing the legal avenues for foreign workers to come to the United States. Congress can repeal the laws that prevent state and local action from securing driver's licenses and identification cards, prohibiting access to non-emergency public benefits, ending access to higher-education benefits, and restricting voting to citizens. http://www.heritage.org/Research/Immigration/sr0066.cfm The Heritage Foundation - Matt A. Mayer Immigration, Citizenship and Border Security Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:12:01 EST http://www.heritage.org/Research/Immigration/sr0066.cfm An effective immigration policy will be one that has the effect of reducing illegal immigration in the United States. At the same time, policies must center on three goals: keeping America free, keeping it safe, and keeping it prosperous. We should not compromise one to gain another; all three can and should be met with respect to America's immigration policies. E-Verify is a tool that meets these requirements. http://www.heritage.org/Research/Immigration/tst082409a.cfm The Heritage Foundation - Jena Baker McNeill Immigration, Citizenship and Border Security Mon, 24 Aug 2009 13:01:51 EST http://www.heritage.org/Research/Immigration/tst082409a.cfm Proving genuine assistance to farmers and other agricultural sectors is important. Amnesty, however, is the wrong answer. http://www.heritage.org/Research/Immigration/wm2513.cfm The Heritage Foundation - Jena Baker McNeill Immigration, Citizenship and Border Security Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:12:23 EST http://www.heritage.org/Research/Immigration/wm2513.cfm President Obama's initial actions on border security are largely consistent with those of President Bush. The challenges for Obama will come when the economy improves and the industries that hire large numbers of illegal immigrants increase the incentives for illegal immigrants to cross the border. It is critical to ensure that the Border Patrol receives the resources it needs for training and recruiting. http://www.heritage.org/Research/Immigration/bg2285.cfm The Heritage Foundation - Matt A. Mayer Immigration, Citizenship and Border Security Wed, 17 Jun 2009 10:52:00 EST http://www.heritage.org/Research/Immigration/bg2285.cfm Repackaging amnesty as an economic stimulus is not an effective means of combating illegal immigration. Nor will it help the economy. http://www.heritage.org/Research/Immigration/wm2451.cfm The Heritage Foundation - Jena Baker McNeill Immigration, Citizenship and Border Security Mon, 18 May 2009 16:18:54 EST http://www.heritage.org/Research/Immigration/wm2451.cfm Raising H-1B caps will provide businesses the professionals and skills they need to develop their business when ready. http://www.heritage.org/Research/Immigration/wm2384.cfm The Heritage Foundation - Jena Baker McNeill and Diem Nguyen Immigration, Citizenship and Border Security Tue, 07 Apr 2009 10:21:32 EST http://www.heritage.org/Research/Immigration/wm2384.cfm Immigration reform will require a sustained, incremental effort to secure the border, improvements in the legal worker programs, and support for economic development in Latin America. Internal enforcement is the only mechanism that can discourage illegal immigration and persuade future migrants and employers to use the available legal avenues. This will not be feasible without methodical enforcement that brings legitimacy back to U.S. immigration law. http://www.heritage.org/Research/Immigration/bg2241.cfm The Heritage Foundation - Diem Nguyen, Matt A. Mayer, and James Jay Carafano, Ph.D. Immigration, Citizenship and Border Security Fri, 13 Feb 2009 12:49:21 EST http://www.heritage.org/Research/Immigration/bg2241.cfm Immigration reform will require a sustained, incremental effort to secure the border, improvements in the legal worker programs, and support for economic development in Latin America. Internal enforcement is the only mechanism that can discourage illegal immigration and persuade future migrants and employers to use the available legal avenues. This will not be feasible without methodical enforcement that brings legitimacy back to U.S. immigration law. http://www.heritage.org/Research/Immigration/bg2241es.cfm The Heritage Foundation - Diem Nguyen, Matt A. Mayer, and James Jay Carafano, Ph.D. Immigration, Citizenship and Border Security Fri, 13 Feb 2009 13:28:53 EST http://www.heritage.org/Research/Immigration/bg2241es.cfm An innovative temporary worker program is a helpful tool for improving the legal means by which foreigners can fill important niches in the national workforce. A program is necessary that does not exacerbate illegal entry, and should include enforcement of the temporary nature of the program, a quota that meets employer needs, and a fast-track system for applications. http://www.heritage.org/Research/Immigration/bg2229.cfm The Heritage Foundation - James Jay Carafano, Ph.D. Immigration, Citizenship and Border Security Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:38:17 EST http://www.heritage.org/Research/Immigration/bg2229.cfm