White House insiders report that President Trump and his advisors are quietly putting together a plan that would affect the ability of immigrants legally in the U.S. to get green cards or to achieve citizenship. Senior White House advisor Stephen Miller is the architect of the proposed changes, which would allow immigration officials to deny citizenship and green card applications from those who have legally accepted help from a wide array of programs that include the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, the Affordable Care Act, Social Security and Medicaid.
Discriminatory and Wrong
The new restrictions are designed to penalize legal immigrants who are attempting to remain in the country legally and who are complying with all rules established by the U.S. government. More importantly, these proposed restrictions are intended to depict immigrants as leeches who drain societal and governmental resources without giving anything in return. In fact, immigrants typically pay much more into the government in taxes than they ever receive in return. By targeting legal immigrants for these restrictions, the Trump administration has demonstrated its bias against both legal and illegal immigrants in the United States.
What You Can Do Today
For immigrants already in this country and worried about the effect of this proposal on their green card and citizenship applications, contacting a West Palm Beach immigration lawyer right away can be a solid step toward evening the playing field. A qualified and experienced West Palm Beach immigration lawyer can provide effective representation and may be able to speed the processing of green card applications or citizenship proceedings. For others, calling or writing to their representatives and senators in Washington, D.C., can ensure that voices in support of the rights of immigrants are heard and understood. Making others aware of the injustices being perpetrated against immigrants by the current political administration can also play a role in turning the tide against the relentless onslaught of negative rhetoric and adverse actions against immigrants by the Trump administration.
If you are in need of a qualified West Palm Beach immigration lawyer, Pozo Goldstein can help you find the aggressive and effective representation you need for your case. Our team consists of dedicated legal professionals and includes a former judge and two former immigration prosecutors. This allows us to provide you with expert help in dealing with all your immigration issues. Call our offices today at 561-578-4977 to schedule a consultation. We look forward to the chance to serve you.