The fundamental cause lies In economic difficulties and compounding population pressure in other lands. These conditions are almost certain to persist at least until the end of this century. Until such time as foreign nations can provide an adequate standard of living for their populace. there will not be a complete resolution of our illegal alien difficulties. In the meantime. our efforts must concentrate on controlling and containing the traffic. Concurrently. we should streamline procedures for aliens to enter legally for employment. so long as American workers are not deprived of jobs. Three areas of concentration are required to improve the situation. First. all aliens entering the United States legally should be identified so that controls can be maintained. Without adequate identification. enforcement of immigration laws Is impossible because officials cannot readily determine who is legal and who is not. The best form of identification would include a photograph. fingerprints. and such biographical and administrative information necessary for official checks. The issuance of such a card at time of entry would identify the alien as a legal entrant. with any employment or travel restrictions annotated on the card. All other aliens (not having the card) can then be presumed deportable. Admittedly. this identification procedure would be expensive. If the cost is considered prohibitive. an alternative would be to adapt the Social Security card to this purpose.
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