U. S. Immigration Policy

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Immigration is a complex, emotionally charged, and potentially divisive issue on the public policy agenda of the United States. An element of ambivalence has always touched public attitudes about immigration-pride in being a nation of immigrants often conflicts with fear and concern about today's immigration.

Those of us who have worked on immigration policy for many years have seldom seen so much interest in immigration issues. Opinion polls show that the American public rates immigration as a public policy priority, and numerous pieces of legislation have been introduced within the past year to remedy perceived deficiencies in current policy.

There are no quick fixes …