Reform Immigration Thru Probationary Resident Status

The function of probation is an important one as it reduces the prison population and gives the person on parole an opportunity to prove to the government that they can be a productive member of society. Intending immigrants and undocumented immigrants should be given that same opportunity. Presently there is no end date for illegal immigrants. Having a probationary period for documented and undocumented immigrants would address this issue in a realistic way and give a proverbial “light at the end of the tunnel” for the millions of people presently in the country without status and give hope to those looking for a chance to pursue the American dream. Even if done on a trial basis I believe the proposal would satisfy the concerns of liberals, moderates and conservatives alike.