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A modest proposal
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   Immigration is the hot topic right now, so I thought I should lay out
   some of the tenets of an immigration policy.
    1. Foreign nationals are welcome to visit for a defined period of
       time to take part in non-remunerative activities (e.g. a holiday),
       and requirements for remunerative visits or longer stays (beyond
       180 days) require special permits. There are no exceptions.
    2. There are two kinds of permit: Non-Immigrant and Immigrant. Non
       Immigrant Permits are for people who intend to visit for a
       specific purpose and then depart. Immigrant Permits are for people
       who wish to live in the country, temporarily or long term.
    3. You do not have to surrender your natural Citizenship to be
       granted full resident status. Full resident status entitles you to
       all rights and benefits of a National (live, work, claim state
       benefits and to pay taxes) but you cannot vote in elections. These
       permits may also prohibit work in specific industries.
    4. If you arrive without the proper documentation for normal
       non-immigrant entry (e.g. your passport was lost en-route) you can
       be issued with a Provisional Visitor Permit that allows you 30
       days to get the required documentation together necessary for
       normal entry. A deposit or bond is required to guarantee that you
       will return to where you came from.
    5. Immigrant Permits are issued to foreign nationals who have the
       intention of gaining permanent residency. Under immigrant schemes,
       you are permitted to reside in the country, provided that you
       fulfil certain criteria (as specified by the type of permit) for a
       period of up to one year. The permit is renewable annually, for
       one year, for a further four years. At the end of the five year
       period, you automatically receive residency status, entitling you
       to full rights and benefits as any other Citizen, with the
       exception of the right to vote.
    6. Upon receiving this status, you will receive a document that looks
       like a Passport which enables you pass through the borders as if
       you were a National. You do not need to surrender your national
       passport, and you can use your own passport when you return to
       your home country, either for visits, or when returning home to
       dwell. If you stay outside of the country for longer than 2 years,
       or for 5 years in any 10 year period, you will lose your resident
       status.
    7. You can receive an immigration permit if you are willing to invest
       your capital in the country. You investment can be directed at
       industry or services, and must equal a minimum of 40,000 times the
       minimum daily wage.
    8. If you are a qualified professional, you can have your
       certificates validated by the Consulate and apply for an
       immigration permit to live in the country. You must be sponsored
       by a company who must satisfy the authorities that you are
       essential to their operative requirements.
    9. If you are involved in science, or are a qualified technician,
       whether commercially or for education, you can apply for an
       immigration permit. You may need to be invited by one of the
       established scientific or technical organizations.
   10. Acquiring Citizenship is an involved process, and it is not easy
       to do. As a minimum, you must have been living in the country for
       5 years (2 years under special circumstances) and have resident
       status. Marriage to a National may allow Citizenship without the
       residency requirement. For matters concerning the acquisition of
       Citizenship, seek professional advice and contact your local
       Consulate.

   If you like these rules, write or call your Representative and
   Senators and ask them to adopt them.
   Or move to Mexico. All of the above are a part of Mexico's
   [1]immigration laws.

References

   1. http://www.mexperience.com/liveandwork/immigration.htm