Rep Steve King: A Solution To Our Visa Overstay Problem
Protecting our borders and sovereignty has proven to be one of the most complex issues facing our great country. Whether it is sanctuary cities, illegal border crossings, or chain migration, to name a few, we face immigration challenges on many different levels.
One aspect of this issue that has received less attention is visa overstays, but it is no less important. When foreign visitors stay in our country beyond the time allotted on their visa, it can result in not only a drain on our resources and a disregard for American Rule of Law, but a threat to national security as well.
While hardworking Americans may feel that there are few in Washington who are taking their side in this fight, I can report that we do have allies in this cause. The Immigration Reform Law Institute is an example. Their recent lawsuit seeks records from U.S. Customs and Border Protection to obtain information on the number and country of citizenship of H2-A and H2-B visa holders who entered the country through points of entry and overstayed their period of admissions since 2013.
It is critical that this kind of information is made transparent to the American people. In order to address this challenge, it is imperative for us to know the truth about how many people are violating our laws and where the problems lie.
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