18.11.09

Could a UK immigration amnesty really happen?

The US has seen rallies protesting against the new proposed immigration reform

The US has seen rallies protesting for and against the new proposed immigration reform

UK immigration is a hot area of interest at the moment, commentators across all mediums are debating the subject and it is proving to be a very divisive topic. The debate is set to carry-on up until the next general election, as you can be sure that both the opposition parties will have something to say about Gordon Brown’s UK immigration proposals.

This week it was half-confirmed, by the US Homeland secretary, that US immigration reform will take place in 2010; by half-confirmed I mean it wasn’t a statement issued by the White House and it certainly wasn’t an assertion from the president. The comments made during a speech in Washington DC appeared to serve the purpose of reassuring sceptics that the new administration’s priorities hadn’t changed and US immigration reform would be imminent.

So with the US planning to legalise 12million illegal immigrants, what are the implications for this country?

The Director of this company last week called for a UK immigration amnesty, at the time I could not see how such a scheme would work or how the government would possibly implement it. Now as we enter an era where in the US they are planning on doing just that and giving the illegal citizens of their country the chance to become legal, is it time this country considered doing the same?

It is with no under-estimation that this would be a radical policy, the US last weekend seeing impromptu ‘tea party’ rallies in response to the reform proposed. Is this country really ready for such a revolutionary policy? The debate about ‘legal’ immigration seems to have stirred deep feelings within some parts of society already.

Would proposing a mass legalisation of people already here, illegally, not just equate to a metaphorical letter of resignation from the Prime Minister?

What are your views on the subject? Since calling for a UK immigration amnesty we have been inundated with positive comments. Do you think that in the Prime Minister’s current uncertain situation he could possibly introduce such an idea in the foreseeable future?

Published by Niall J Rice in Global Visas

3 Responses to “Could a UK immigration amnesty really happen?”

  1. 1. ali wrote

    November 20th, 2009 at 10:15 pm

    Yes InshAllah Very Soon

    Ali

  2. 2. Tracy wrote

    December 1st, 2009 at 8:01 pm

    I think an amnesty would be an excellent idea. But nothing’s for nothing. It should be granted with a 5-10 year restriction to claiming any benefits and community or charity work for a set number of hours. People in this country need to understand that illegals have been here many years and have managed to work and sustain themselves without claiming benefits. Showing a willingness to contribute to this wonderful country. Give us a chance to contribute by paying income tax. We already contribute in so many other ways. The problem is that all illegal immigrants are thought to be criminals and we are not seen to be normal families that work hard . We are not afraid of contributing but are desparately willing to do so.

  3. 3. orchidee wrote

    December 28th, 2009 at 12:36 pm

    Specially in cases where kids and family are involved and they been here for more then 5 years, we fully supported our selfs all this years, and we prouved the point that we are not here to take advantage or to abuse the system, but only to get a chance to work and support our selfs legally for the future of our kids. Its like a dream we hope one day he commes true.

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