To become a U.S. citizen, there is a long drawn out process that takes time, money, and contacts. You must pass a Naturalization Test that consists of multiple choice questions and 10 questions in an oral exam. This seems fair and generally people pass the test (92%) but the entire process is much too strict and takes too much time and money.(Could you pass the test? Take it here:http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/2011/0104/Could-you-pass-a-US-citizenship-test/Who-signs-bills)
Furthermore, citizenship requires the completion of a ten page application including when in the last 3-5 years you left the country and for what reason. Questions are also asked about personal subject; a past question asked whether or not someone had been a worker of the Nazi government. Hiring a lawyer to help with the process ranges from $1,000 to $2,500, an amount that most immigrants cannot pay.
Should our system be so difficult for allowing immigrants to become citizens? I don't think so. Plenty of immigrants come to this country to be free, work hard, and contribute to society. Aren't these key American values? Punishing these enthusiastic immigrants for the deeds of some of their peers is unfair.
Info:http://www.wenatcheeworld.com/news/2010/jul/03/becoming-a-naturalized-us-citizen-is-a-long-hard/
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