November 26, 2013

The White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20500 Dear President Barack Obama, The United States of America has seen better days, and Im aware of the difficult situation our nation is undergoing, but I feel forced to argue that immigrants seem to be dealing with the worst of it. I know how much you have attempted to help immigrants during your time in presidency, and although presented with constants obstacles on the matter you remain persistent on improving immigrant laws. Conscious of the fact you advocate for an immigration reform that favors the immigrant individual, Id like you to know that I give my absolute consent on the spreading of the idea and belief that you have really been a massive change in the history of our nation.

I know that that you have many concerns at the moment, and although you have done several attempts on approaching and constructing an effective reform, I would just like you to think for a moment if you were in the position of an illegal immigrant. Picture knowing that the government of the country youve valued so much and whom you work in non-stop to achieve the so called American dream, has turned its back on you, having brought the issue of immigration to a halt. Can you imagine the fear of knowing you face the risk of deportation everyday, or knowing theres a possibility you can be separated from your children? Mr. President, progress on creating such a reform that can benefit the immigrant society just isnt quick enough for some, and even those who are willing to go through it all are struggling to cope with the unjust and harsh immigrant life placed upon them.

Immigrants are often not credited for their vital role in our society, and often the American public shuns their contributions. Its been proven that immigrants help provide an economic stability that otherwise would not be present, by keeping jobs inshore and preventing inflation through their low-waged labor. Yet, despite their several contributions, immigrants are treated poorly and harshly in the labor setting. Often they are mistreated and face long hours and low wages, forced to carry on with such injustices in fear of deportation from their employers and fear from losing their employment.

Immigrants face the constant reminder of deportation and without a redefined reform, several could face deportation. Deportation itself has also become subjective, with automatic deportation of immigrants accused of aggravated felonies losing validity with a definition of aggravated felony so expansive that it includes crimes as simple as a bar fight, theft, and failing to appear in court. This incredible form of deciding immigrants future in the United States is a subject of

much change. The need to ease the path of obtaining citizenship is also a desperate measure that should be reached. In doing so we can solve several of the issues presented. Hopefully after coming across this, you can come to realize that quick action on the matter is required. An immigration reform is needed in order to create a system that recognizes the contributions of immigrants while allowing them to gain rights once denied to them, keep families together and allowing an easier manner in which immigrants can obtain citizenship. Mr. President Im hopeful that you take my argument into consideration, thank you. Sincerely,

Jesus Martinez