Government Immigration Policies and International Real Estate
The real problem in immigration may be the lack of a clear policy as much as the policies themselves. Visa policies for visitors are as much of a problem as the restrictions on permanent residents. The attitude of the government, reflecting the attitude of many Americans, is fear driven. The politicians are afraid to lose their jobs. Many other Americans have a similar fear.
The real results of immigration could be very different with an intelligent immigration policy. The USA could be an economic retirement alternative for Europeans. This would spur the economy, increasing jobs without taking jobs. Skilled and better educated workers could fill serious science, mathematics, engineering and teaching jobs. The taxes and social security they pay would offset the problems that will be caused by the baby boomer bulge as we move through the “snake”.
Lower skilled workers would fill the jobs that undocumented workers fill now. If the legal pressures were removed they would not add to crime and social service problems. States have made it almost impossible for undocumented persons to get drivers’ licenses. This means they drive with no license and no insurance. Part time residents can only get licenses for limited periods of time. A person who spends 6 months out of the year here has to get a new license every time they come.
Tourism is discouraged by the policies of immigration and security. A valuable industry is losing a lot of revenue. This business is being driven elsewhere. The current stupid policies are a partial cause of our current economic slowdown. Complain to your elected officials.
David Segrest is a REALTOR in Charlotte, NC
David S. Segrest, CIPS, CCIM, TRC, CEA
david@segrestrealty.com
http://www.segrestrealty.com
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