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Watch the Luma Mufleh: Don’t Feel Sorry for Refugees—Believe in Them video found in the Learning Resources.
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• Describe your experiences with immigrants that you have known.
• Describe their story. Did the persons immigrate because of employment, refugee, asylum status?
• Describe a policy or policies that could or should be implemented to address undocumented persons.
• Describe a policy or policies that could or should be implemented to grant asylum status.
• Explain how a different policy or policies could or should be implemented to address undocumented persons.
• Explain how a different policy or policies could or should be implemented to grant asylum status.
Title: Embracing Diversity: Policies for Addressing Undocumented Persons and Granting Asylum Status
Thesis Statement: In order to promote social justice and inclusion, it is imperative to implement policies that address the challenges faced by undocumented persons and provide a fair and efficient process for granting asylum status to those fleeing persecution and violence.
Experiences with Immigrants:
I have had the privilege of knowing immigrants who have come from diverse backgrounds and for various reasons. Some have immigrated due to employment opportunities, seeking a better life for themselves and their families. Others have fled their home countries as refugees or sought asylum from persecution, war, or political unrest.
Addressing Undocumented Persons:
The current approach to addressing undocumented persons often focuses on enforcement and deportation, which can lead to family separations and human rights violations. Instead, a more humane and pragmatic approach would involve implementing comprehensive immigration reform. This reform should include a pathway to legal status for undocumented individuals already contributing to society, as well as improving border security and creating a guest worker program to meet labor demands.
Granting Asylum Status:
The process of granting asylum status should prioritize the protection of individuals fleeing persecution and violence. One policy that could be implemented is the expansion of resources for asylum officers and immigration judges to expedite the asylum application process. Additionally, creating more accessible legal representation for asylum seekers would ensure that their cases are fairly adjudicated and their rights protected.
Different Policies for Addressing Undocumented Persons:
An alternative approach to addressing undocumented persons could involve the implementation of a temporary protected status (TPS) program for individuals from countries experiencing conflict, natural disasters, or other extraordinary conditions. This would provide a legal avenue for individuals to reside and work in the United States until the conditions in their home countries improve, without fear of deportation.
Different Policies for Granting Asylum Status:
A different approach to granting asylum status could involve establishing regional processing centers in collaboration with international organizations, where individuals seeking asylum could have their claims reviewed in a safe and timely manner. This would alleviate the burden on border facilities and ensure that asylum seekers are provided with essential resources and support while their cases are being processed.
Conclusion:
By implementing these policies, we can uphold the principles of compassion, fairness, and justice. Embracing diversity and recognizing the contributions of immigrants enriches our society and strengthens our communities. It is essential that we strive to create policies that reflect these values and provide opportunities for all individuals to thrive, regardless of their immigration status.