"You can do this"

Some believe that political pressures will keep affecting immigration until Congress sets clear deadlines to resolve delays in processing applications. Is Congress neglecting legal immigration issues, or has activism around illegal immigration taken the spotlight? Furthermore, does the political framing of legal immigration shape discussions on illegal immigration, or are delays in legal immigration processing simply ignored due to congressional fatigue?

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"You can do this"

This episode sheds light on a mindset that divides Americans into "us" and "them," based on differences in ethnicity, religion, or politics, leading to conflict, discrimination, and division. In a metaphorical sense, "them" refers to those who came to America illegally, while "us" represents those who followed the proper protocols.

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"You can do this"

Based on § 312.1 Literacy Requirements

"(a) General: Except as outlined in paragraph (b), no one can be naturalized as a U.S. citizen unless they can demonstrate an understanding of the English language, including the ability to read, write, and speak words commonly used in English."

"(b) Exceptions: The following individuals are not required to prove their ability to read, write, and speak standard English:"

"(1) Anyone over 50 years old at the time of their naturalization application who has lived in the U.S. for at least 20 years following lawful permanent residency."

"(2) Anyone over 55 years old at the time of their application who has lived in the U.S. for at least 15 years after lawful permanent residency; or

(3) Individuals with a medically determinable physical or mental impairment lasting or expected to last 12 months, which prevents them from understanding English. Impairments caused by illegal drug use will not be considered. "Medically determinable" refers to impairments shown by clinically or diagnostically accepted methods that significantly limit functioning and prevent comprehension of English as required."

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