Humane, Neighborly and Realistic Immigration Blue Print
Many migrants especially those from Mexico come to the United States for economic reasons and many Border States and a portion of the US economy is dependent upon this source of labor. Regretfully, when done illegally there is exploitation. Exploitation on both sides and lawlessness on both sides which harms both nations and all individuals involved.
It is important to realize that not all of these economic migrants desire to spend their entire life in the United States. Many hope to return to their home nation when they have acquired sufficient wealth or perhaps new skills that will enable them to live comfortably in their country of origin. It is for this reason that we, as Americans should strive to endow them with just economic principles and the best that our country has to offer, in the hopes that they can then share this- not just money earned when and if they return to their native land.
We need to preserve cultures, which are a gift from God- and the principle core value of natural born American Citizens are freedom and brotherhood and these need to be preserved not diluted. Economic opportunity, which attracts many immigrants to our great but struggling country, is a benefit and attraction but a diminishing reality if we are not realistic about our capabilities and debts. Freedom and brotherhood must be preserved and they go hand in hand with being a good neighbor and being a nation of laws.
As a natural born American when our country was perhaps at its best, I was taught that being an American meant that you were a leader- that we were all leaders and called to set a good example. It also meant that you were called to speak up when there was wrong doing or an idea or act in need of correction.
Migrants, refugees and immigrants may or may not share this sentiment and those coming from impoverished countries or countries with totalitarian regimes may have the inclination to "keep their heads down" and may be so overwhelmed with gratitude that they do not see that American/the United States is at a tipping point.
Some, perhaps many of these migrants and refugees may wish to stay in the United States permanently. There should be a longer term path for this which may or may not include citizenship.
The median individual income in the United States is $48,000 and incomes range from $0- $1,000,000,000+. It is not unusual for immigrants to comprise the extremes.
Immigrants represent a significant portion of the U.S. tech industry, with over one-quarter (approx. 25%) of IT workers being foreign-born, significantly higher than their 17% share of the overall workforce. In Silicon Valley, this figure is as high as 66%, while 25% of all tech startups are founded by immigrants. Arguably, this is problematic, particularly in the advent of Artificial Intelligence.
U.S. visas for tech workers primarily include the H-1B (specialty occupation) for, with 85,000 capped annually, and the O-1 for individuals with extraordinary ability. With a $100,000 registration fee implemented in 2026, the process heavily favors higher-paid roles. Key options for tech talent include:
- H-1B Visa: For roles requiring a bachelor's degree, heavily used in software and AI, with a 3-6 year duration.
- O-1 Visa: For top-tier talent in tech, with no annual cap.
- L-1 Visa: For intracompany transfers, ideal for foreign companies moving workers to U.S. offices.
- OPT/STEM OPT: Enables international graduates from U.S. universities to work for 1-3 years.
The FY 2027 H-1B cap registration season in March 2026 will feature a new weighted selection process, aiming to favor higher-paid, more skilled workers.
Key Considerations for 2026:
New Fees: A $100,000 fee for H-1B registration, often paid by employers, is causing, with smaller firms finding it difficult to manage, potentially leading them to use overseas offices, according to a The Wall Street Journal report.
Selection Process: Starting February 27, 2026, a new rule will be in effect that favors higher-skilled, higher-paid, says U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Alternatives: For Canadian and Mexican citizens, TN visas under USMCA are a fast option, while O-1 visas provide a route for those with extraordinary ability.
The United States also attracts and accepts refugees- those fleeing from harsh or unjust conditions, perhaps being persecuted from their country of origin. They too should be welcomed with the vision of preparing them to "export" the best of the United States to their country of origin in hopes of making it a more just nation.
A long term solution needs to satisfy both law and human dignity, as such it is proposed that 2 year work permits for various type of employment be provided to these nations and these people and that when workers come to our nation, they be expected to obey laws and have the protection of other green card holders. Children born under these conditions will not be granted citizenship to the United States and taxes can be collected and paying into social security should be optional.
Preserving our nation's unique culture is a viable goal and recognizing the fidelity (in the blood) nature of identity that accompanies a person based on where they were born and the fear that a given political party or politician may curry favor with migrants/refugees/immigrants through extending them social services for the explicit purpose of getting their vote needs to be addressed and the reality that many new to our nation may see it primarily as a land of opportunity and not know that our true core values worth preserving are liberty and brotherhood. There is precedence and acknowledgement of this in that our founding fathers wisely stipulated in the constitution that you must be native born to be our nation's President.
It is therefore recommended that votes be weighted when and if the right to vote is extended:
Natural born citizens 2 votes
Naturalized Citizens 1 vote
Dual Citizens 1 vote
English is the global language and hence it makes sense that the United States have English as its National Language and required testing of fluency for citizenship and voting. This is for the betterment of all parties concerned.
Once we establish a working model, other issues readily fall into place and a great burden is lifted from our weakened law enforcement and justice system that is forced into compromise. When we compromise, we always give up something- and if we continue to give up who we are as a nation, we will cease to be the land of the free and the home of the brave, crowned with brotherhood. We will cease to be who we are.