Solutions

There are many different proposed solutions to this problem. To find one solution will most certainly not get the job done. You must have a comprehensive solution. Proposed solutions include: “improving border security, strengthening verification of employment by employers, establishing a new temporary guest worker program and offering some level of amnesty to the illegal immigrants living in the United States” (Kane 1).
The Department of Homeland Security, founded in 2003, trains and employs the border patrol men and women. The number of border patrol agents along the Mexican border has more than doubled since September 11, 2001 (McCaffrey 12). So with this growth, our protection has also grown. But, we could alsways use ore agents and more advanced techniques. We need to make the borders stronger.
Also, employers have been asked to verify citizenship of all workers before accepting them as employees. This would greatly affect the immigration rate because if there is no where for them to work when they arrive, they would have less reasons to come in the first place. In 2005, The Real ID Act was put into effect. It requires that an identification card must be presented in order to partake in government services (i.e. open a bank account, travel by plane, etc.) (Anderson 2). This also made it harder for illegal immigrants. If it is hard to live without citizenship, a lot of problems would be solved. But, these immigrants do do a great deal of good things for our country. So maybe they shouldn't all be asked to leave.
A guest worker program is another solution to this problem. The immigrants here today do a lot of labor in our country. Without them, our country wouldn't function properly. If we were to force them all to leave, our employment rate would drop and things would not run very smoothly. So maybe some should be allowed to come as guest workers.
Some level of amnesty should also be given. Amnesty is basically a pardon for offenses against the government. Where should you draw the line on who gets amnesty or not? Maybe those that obey the law and establish a good life here should be granted amnesy, while those breaking the law and disrespecting our country should be forced to leave. But who knows where to draw such a fine line. There are lots of solutions to the problem. Using one will certainly not be sufficient.