The Imaginary, Self-Sufficient Immigrant.

UNITED States immigration policy; UNITED States. Dept. of Homeland Security; IMMIGRANT policy; IMMIGRANTS; NONCITIZENS -- Government policy; GREEN cards; PERMANENT residents (Immigrants); GOVERNMENT policy

The article focuses on the new regulations by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for immigrants. It is stated that noncitizens applying for permanent legal status to the U.S. can be denied green cards if they use public benefits for more than 12 months over a 3year period. The author comments on the draconian immigration policies and its impact on people fleeing poverty and violence in their homeland.