IMMIGRATION REFORMEconomic Development in Rural WisconsinOctober 26, 2011

History of Immigration Law

History of Immigration Law

Common Themes America is a nation of immigrants, but

Immigration laws are more liberal during: Peace Economic growth

More restrictive during: War or security concerns Economic distress

Racial prejudice is reflected The newest arrivals are scape-goated

Do You Recognize this Quote? The Mexicans who emigrate to this country

are ignorant and stupid. Their children do not learn English and they read from books in Spanish. They also publish their own books and have their own newspaper in Spanish. The signs in our streets are in both languages, and in some places only Spanish. All their legal writings are in Spanish, and they constantly need interpreters in court. I suppose one day soon our legislators will need interpreters so that one half can understand what the other half are saying.

Do You Recognize this Quote? Unless we do something to restrict the

number of Mexican immigrants, they will soon outnumber us. Our language and our form of government will be at risk. They will never adopt our language and customs any more than they can acquire our complexion.

Who made this quote?

Rick PerryHank Williams Jr.Lou DobbsNone of the above

Benjamin Franklin

Legislation

AgJOBS

Step One: Temporary residence (“Blue Card”)

Worked in U.S. Agriculture 150 days or 863 hours During 24 month period ending Dec. 31, 2008

Admissible to the U.S. No conviction that involves bodily injury, threat

of serious bodily injury or harm to property in excess of $500

$100 fine and application fee Derivative status for spouse and minor children

AgJOBS

Step Two Permanent residence (“Green Card)

Perform agricultural work 100 work days for each of 5 years 100 work days for one year, then150 work days for 3

years 150 work days for each of 3 years

Payment of taxes for above work requirements $400 fine and application fee No conviction of a felony, three misdemeanors or a

single conviction that involves bodily injury, threat of serious bodily injury or harm to property in excess of $500

AgJOBS

H-2A Reform Streamlines application process More flexible work requirements Increased worker protections Dairy workers would be eligible

Erich C. Straub, Immigration Attorney LLC260 East Highland Avenue, Suite 400Milwaukee, WI 53202414-224-8472erich@straubimmigration.com

Erich C. Straub