How Many of you feel as I do that Immgrates should learn English and apply legally for citizenship?
404813
immigrants do learn English and those that can apply for legal status do.  you assume that immigrants don't learn English but to learn a new language at an academic proficiency level experts say it takes on average 7 years. for many immigrants maybe they don't reach that level but their children who are educated here in American do much better adapting to the language and the culture here.  as far as applying for a working visa or resident status immigrants must hire a lawyer, find an employer who will back their status request, prove that there job can't be done by an American, pay approximately ten thousand dollars, and wait about 6 years for that status to be approved or denied.  it's not as easy as you might think especially for many illegals who have very little education...
740827
Go home until you can become citizens and pay taxes like the rest of us. I am all for LEGAL IMMIGRATION. I want all to be able to better their lives. Just not without making others have to pay for it.!
481416
I think some of us are already here, but, you look in the wrong places. If there is someone you know there probably ways. One may be to marry the person. IF, he can get a job, that may help with obtaining a VISA or Green-card, which is a good first step toward Citizenship. You can sponsor him also, that helps a lot. Just so the Government knows he have a place to stay and friends. Good Luck.
433274
I think if you are a naturalized citizen you should be able to have all the rights of a citizen born in that country, especially if you're a better player than the born citizen.
512937
I understand how you feel.  I am very sympathetic about the immigrants wanting to become citizens.  I believe that I would also do what ever I could to make a better life for my family.  BUT... the present protests going on, has really ticked me off, and one of the biggest reasons was seeing them waving the Mexican flag.  If they would like to become AMERICAN citizens then they shoudl all be waving the AMERICAN flag.  To me anyone that is waving the Mexican flag is saying in effect " I don't really want to give up my sovereignty to my country, I want to be a Mexican citizen with the rights here also" You just can't have it both ways.  There is nothing wrong with being proud of where you came from, but to be an American, your loyalty should be to the US
1096698
I TOTALLY agree that the illegal immigrants should learn English and become legal. Our ancestors which came here over 200 years ago, wanting to become legal and assimilate to our culture. They were proud to be American and payed their taxes, knowing that was their price for a better life. We shouldn't have to assimilate to other peoples culture if they want to come over here. i have no problem with people wanting to come over here legally. America is a melting pot that is a mixture of many cultures. I also, have no problem with them flying their flag. I am proud of my heritage and, would have an Italian flag in my house. That's not saying that I am not proud to be American it is that i am also proud of where I came from.
572639
No, your still illegal, go back to your home country. Your husband should be shot for allowing you to be here illegally, if your married to someone, you can obviously afford the paperwork to gain citizenship here. Idiot.
754369
Yes I would. I have a deep sense of pride and patriotism to my country. We are the greatest country on earth and that is evidenced by all of the aid that we give foreign countries and how we support individual freedoms and democracy. I know that it would be the job from hell but I would gladly serve the country and people that I love.
477032
It Is ONE OF The Requirements For American Citizenship That You Must Learn The ENGLISH LANGUAGE\n\nAnd The TRUTH Is That MANY ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS DO NOT WANT TO BECOME CITIZENS\nMANY Would Rather LEECH Off The US TAXPAYERS- A Majority Of ILLEGAL ALIENS Live And Work In This Country And Then Send Their Money Back Home To Their Families (Whatever Nation Their Families Live In) Therefore DRAINING The Economy Even Further. \nWhen The US Dollar Leaves The US... Its GONE From The American Economy.\n*****************************\n\nPosted by The Watchdog - April 6th, 2006 \nDavid M. Bresnahan\nApril 1, 2006\nNewsWithViews.com \n\nDear President Bush: \n\nI’m about to plan a little trip with my family and extended family, and I would like\n to ask you to assist me. I’m going to walk across the border from the U.S. into Mexico,\n and I need to make a few arrangements. I know you can help with this. \n\nI plan to skip all the legal stuff like visas, passports, immigration quotas and laws.\n I’m sure they handle those things the same way you do here. \n\nSo, would you mind telling your buddy, President Vicente Fox, that I’m on my way over?\n Please let him know that I will be expecting the following: \n\n1. Free medical care for my entire family.\n2. English-speaking government bureaucrats for all services I might need, whether I use them or not.\n3. All government forms need to be printed in English.\n4. I want my kids to be taught by English-speaking teachers.\n5. Schools need to include classes on American culture and history.\n6. I want my kids to see the American flag flying on the top of the flag pole at their school with the Mexican flag flying lower down.\n7. Please plan to feed my kids at school for both breakfast and lunch.\n8. I will need a local Mexican driver’s license so I can get easy access to government services.\n9. I do not plan to have any car insurance, and I won’t make any effort to learn local traffic laws.\n10. In case one of the Mexican police officers does not get the memo from Pres. Fox to leave me alone, please be sure that all police officers speak English.\n11. I plan to fly the U.S. flag from my house top, put flag decals on my car, and have a gigantic celebration on July 4th. I do not want any complaints or negative comments from the locals.\n12. I would also like to have a nice job without paying any taxes, and don’t enforce any labor laws or tax laws.\n13. Please tell all the people in the country to be extremely nice and never say a critical word about me, or about the strain I might place on the economy. \n\nI know this is an easy request because you already do all these things for all the people who come to the U.S. from Mexico. I am sure that Pres. Fox won’t mind returning the favor if you ask him nicely. \n\nThank you so much for your kind help. \n\nSincerely, \n\nDavid M. Bresnahan\n\nPosted in Border crossing, Pro-Illegal Groups, Mexico
580294
Somebody started this thing & I can't believe so many people fell for it!  I support the people who wish to become Citizens of the U.S.  If they don't want to be legal, they should be fingerprinted, photographed, & held until such time as our government can do a background check on them.  If they clear, then they should be given a temporary citizenship status with a temporary SS#.  If they are in violation of our laws, they should be deported or jailed.  I was born in the U.S. & I have to follow the law, so why shouldn't everyone!
616770
Of what country are you a citizen?
380758
I'm from immigration Jk
1056018
I believe that you can claim the ethnic background you were born to, but you must become an AMERICAN if you plan to remain in my homeland. If you want to be a Mexican, be a Mexican in Mexico. If you want to fly that rag you call a flag, do it in Mexico. I claim all of the priveleges and rights of a Native American. I have a constitutional right and duty to defend my country from enemies foreign and domestic. I claim a tribal right to defend my homeland from all invaders. Be what you will, fly whatever rag you choose, just do not be suprised when you are unceremoniously dumped on your butt  by people like myself. This is MY land! love it or leave!  No Amnesty! No surrender!
1117907
well, I am an Indian by origin and now in UK and yes a citizen too!\n\nCheers!
227158
You are a natural citizen of whatever country it was that you were born in.
1000047
I would move and stay a citizen of my present country.
515283
Hey....You told me to stay where I am and you are striving hard to get citizenship??? Very peculiar of you...Stay where you are and dont move...\n\nI used an immigrant lawyer to move to Canada...fair and square and all legit.