• Add skills and talent to the US Workforce
• Preserve family unification
• Create a path toward citizenship for illegal immigrants

In the 19 th century, large waves of immigrants came to the United States that had the skills and talents needed at that time. They built the railroads, canals, and infrastructure needed in a period of rapid expansion. These immigrants were largely unskilled but willing to perform hard physical labor.

Our economic needs had changed and now the talents and skills needed have shifted from physical labor to technical expertise. For our future, our country needs more engineering, scientific, and other highly developed technical skills. Our immigration policy needs to allow for the selection of these types of individuals that will have immediate positive impact on our economy and ability to compete in a global market.

CNN Student News on Immigration Terms
Great site to learn about the terms used in immigrations reform.
Center for Immigration Study
Site with information on immigration issues with a no growth immigration viewpoint
US Immigration and Naturalization Service
Learn the procedures to become a citizen.
American Immigration Law Foundation
Immigrations with a view favorable to immigrant's rights.
Vote-Smart
A good resource list of sites related to immigration issues.
Immigration Forum
Lots of links here to articles from various sources arguing all different sides of the issue.