As long as he is an illegal he should be deported. He is no different than someone who is here illegally to any other job that a corrupt employer will hire an illegal for.
Would you be willing to cut him more slack because he came here when he was only 9? Seems like the breaking of the law wasn't really his doing, but was his parents'. It's hard to imagine an 9 year-old saying, "Hey, mom, we can't do this. It's illegal."
Would you be willing to cut him more slack because he came here when he was only 9? Seems like the breaking of the law wasn't really his doing, but was his parents'. It's hard to imagine an 9 year-old saying, "Hey, mom, we can't do this. It's illegal."
If this person had come from Mexico, studied and graduated with a F1 student Visa, he would most likely
find a sponsor and get a work Visa. (people with doctorate degrees usually can get sponsored.)
The state paid for much of his education, they might as well benefit from his higher amount of taxes paid.
One of the main reasons states subsidize higher education, is because educated people pay more taxes.
Would you be willing to cut him more slack because he came here when he was only 9? Seems like the breaking of the law wasn't really his doing, but was his parents'. It's hard to imagine an 9 year-old saying, "Hey, mom, we can't do this. It's illegal."
Would you be willing to cut him more slack because he came here when he was only 9? Seems like the breaking of the law wasn't really his doing, but was his parents'. It's hard to imagine an 9 year-old saying, "Hey, mom, we can't do this. It's illegal."
There's an article about this here:
U.S. News - Can an illegal immigrant become a lawyer?
In short, this man, Jose Manuel Godinez-Samperio, came to the US from Mexico when he was 9. He graduated high school, college, and law school, and he's passed his state bar. Now he's having trouble becoming a lawyer because of his immigration status. For more details, read the article. Vote on whether you think he should be allowed to become a lawyer in the US.
Florida has a sales tax only (no Income tax) So I assure you, he and his family paid their State taxes.Honestly, the guy is smart enough to know that once he turned 18 it was time for him to pursue legal avenues toward citizenship. We have immigration laws for a reason. He needs to pursue citizenship, complying with Florida law, before being allowed to practice law.
Don't forget, this guy actually got a scholarship while his family never paid federal or state income taxes the entire time they've lived here. When he worked, he either received cash under the table or used a stolen social security number, royally screwing the rightful owner of that SS number. No one should be under the illusion that illegal immigrants earn their own way. They don't. They cost billions every year in education, medical and welfare benefits, and they pay nothing back.
He's not above the law. He needs to comply with the law.
Florida has a sales tax only (no Income tax) So I assure you, he and his family paid their State taxes.
As to the Federal income taxes, those got withheld, but they could never ask for a refund.
Many illegal immigrants pay up at tax time - USATODAY.com
Florida should grant him his law license, if he can get an H1 sponsor. Florida has already spent
the money on his education, they should at least be allowed to recoup the money in taxes.
Some other state might agree to issue him a law license, he has great income potential,
he will be the kind of revenue stream most states want.
So - why can't he become a citizen first and then go be a lawyer?
If he's smart - and has gone through the education system - doing so shouldn't be too complicated. Makes no sense ot me to have someoen become a lawyer if they themselves don't want to follow the rules and do things the right way - makes me question *how* he's lawyer for people.
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