Why Trump Just Hit the Immigration Pause Button

Yes. We should close the loophole and prohibit this abusive practice; it is an affront to legal immigration practices.

I hve been in favor of halting or at the very least severely cutting back on immigration until the system can be overhauled with updated guidelines in place for the future, and we are able to get the deportations of the millions who came in under biden can be completed.

Yes. As with many things, it has become corrupted, abused, and misused. A bad element has turned a good thing into a corrupt thing.

With people abusing the system, this is another method to prevent that abuse. Asylum claims must be founded in fear for their life and it sounds like that is being abused. Fully legal immigration, starting in their home country while they learn English and learn about the USA is welcome.

Absolutely, must stop inverted people being here. If people have means of support and a useful skill then they MIGHT be a candidate. But NOwelfare until in ss system for 5 years.

We certainly need to crack down on our immigration policy. All who come to this country must not be able to apply for any assistance. And we need to implement more stringent rules requiring detailed background checks for every individual.

Other countries have been scamming the United States for years our politicians have used immigration to get votes for many years it’s time this STOPS

This country needs clear rules for immigrating legally. Then, those rules need to be followed and enforced.

The legal quotas per country are too high and East Coast cities are being overwhelmed. I say this even though I have cousins from Ireland who have had work visas.

Absolutely!!!!!!!

Yes why do these people get everything free when we struggle no one help me when put two kids through college

I don’t like using the letter of the law to subvert the intent of the law.

Yes. Another loophole illegals use to get into our country.

If you want to escape a bad country, come here the right way. Welcome !! If you want to leave your country and come here and create your old country. STAY AWAY. JJW

Your links work poorly first of all! I support legal immigration, however I don’t support over staying visas or manipulating the system. If you migrate here you may not use social services such as Medicaid or food stamps. You must have a job! Currently teenagers cannot get entry level jobs because they are taken by immigrants.

Yes, We're allowing too many legal immigrants in!

Yes. It's time to crack down on those who take advantage of the system. Those of us who came legally, and love America are being slapped in the face, and in the pocketbook.

Yes, why would we add to the years long backlog we already have? Also, it sounds like these "legal immigrants" are actually here to illegally game the system.

Stop asking STUPID questions guys, this is how you lose credibility.. Not only do you put a moratorium on any and all new entries but you send a message that we will not be accepting the LESAST that society has to offer.. Does that really need to be explained to The People, don't think so.. Do Better Guys...

Absolutely! In what other country can you enter illegally and start "sucking" off the government and pay no income tax while you work? Most illegals work under the table for small companies or themselves in the food, construction, landcare, home services industries, etc. with the only taxes they pay is sales tax. Since the pay scale is much higher here than in Mexico or South America, it a magnet that draws millions to our southern boarder. And of course, you have the cartels and gang members that come too pushing drugs, humans and violence in our country. The answer is simple, merit based immigration - you better bring something to the party if you want to stay! As more people are deported, more housing will be available driving the price of rents down - it doesn't get much simpler than that.

Make sure legal is not actually illegal? Of course!

Certainly! It has been a "legal" way for those who have no intent on becoming American to come & benefit from her way of life, people, & sadly, government welfare

yes

YES absolutely!!

We must limit/cap significantly the annual number of applicants for legal immigration. Obviously this article highlights a big reason why. It is high time these folks from foreign nations learn to be proud of their own home roots and build a better tomorrow for themselves and not rely on "Coming to America" to solve all their problems let alone take advantage of a system that seems geared to give them entitlements and handouts. That's a whole other issue that needs to be sorted out regarding our government and the agencies specifically who have allowed the system to become this broken. Again, it's a little thing called accountability just to clear it up..