ABSTRACT
The fact that many of the immigrants come without proper papers—making them "illegal aliens," in the unhappy phrase of the moment—only exacerbates the situation. The proposal for reform that has received the greatest public attention would make employers liable for hiring illegal aliens. Three major reforms seem desirable: first, restrictions on the now-legal entry of higher level manpower; second, a concerted effort to reduce the size of the secondary sector; and third, the legitimation of the migrant labor force required to fill the jobs that remain. The illegal immigration is seen as an oversight; if the laws were better enforced, Americans could calmly provide for limited legal immigration and protect themselves from an uncontrollable influx of foreign workers. There are two major issues of immigration policy: One is unemployment and a second important point concerns the fairness— or lack thereof— of the immigration system.
