The U.S. nationality law requires applicants to have a working knowledge of the English language in order achieve citizenship. In 1990 the government passed exceptions to this requirement for older applicants and those with mental or physical disabilities.
@ISIDEWITH10yrs10Y
Yes
@9HPF2XY5mos5MO
I think we need to keep a limit on our populations or they will grow out and become a problem. They could increase inflation and decrease the jobs for the people in the country and give less space.
@ISIDEWITH10yrs10Y
No
in order to help people who come into this country knowing nothing and understanding nothing you need to provide translations for them
I believe that the United states is inherently a multicultural place, one where the diaspora of its citizens is an inherent benefit, not a negative. There is no need for immigrants to NEED learn english but to do well in a nation such as the US it eventually happens naturally.
@ISIDEWITH10yrs10Y
No, we should embrace the diversity that immigrants add to our country
@9G8FT7G7mos7MO
Any and all are welcome to immigrate into the US but do so legally and share your culture openly. Do not force anyone to do anything, you are welcome here with open arms but do not expect us to change our ways to accommodate you. There has to be a base line of what is the "United States of America", anything that deviates from that (and is legal) is encouraged just do not assume we will change just for you.=
@9GB2GPT7mos7MO
The incoming immigration pose a type of confusion to those who are natural born U.S. citizens. With the difference of language and background, there are more instances that make certain situations difficult for the natural citizens of the United States.
We can embrace those cultures that line up with our own core values. But those that are slanted toward Islamic terrorist apology should not be tolerated and those on visas that vocally support terror groups like Hamas on college campuses, social media, etc should be deported.
@9FMVL958mos8MO
Any and all are welcome to immigrate into the US but do so legally and share your culture openly. Do not force anyone to do anything, you are welcome here with open arms but do not expect us to change our ways to accommodate you. There has to be a base line of what is the "United States of America", anything that deviates from that (and is legal) is encouraged just do not assume we will change just for you.
@ISIDEWITH10yrs10Y
@ISIDEWITH10yrs10Y
Yes, and remove multilingual translations from government documents and services
@9FMVL958mos8MO
We do not have an official language but we should, and it should be American English. Privately anyone can use any language but government should only use American English.
@ISIDEWITH10yrs10Y
@592P6L6Republican4yrs4Y
Do you think if you moved to Mexico the Mexican government is going to teach public school classes in English or Vietnamese or Sri Lankan? If you want to live in the USA you must assimilate and learn the English language. How on earth can an immigrant contribute to our society if he is not able to read our road signs?
@4Y97QND4yrs4Y
No, America doesn't have an official language. If you move to Sweden is it required to learn Swedish? No, it's just suggested
@5M6P2JC4yrs4Y
All Americans should be multilingual.
@5MG9WKFIndependent4yrs4Y
No but we should provide ELL classes for all
@4Y847STIndependent4yrs4Y
No, but schools, hospitals, government services, etc. should not be required to provide translation services; with the exception of those immigrants who have, or plan to have children - they should be required to learn English and teach it to their children, who will be required to attend American schools.
@9JTNSV73mos3MO
Yes, all residents should know English on at least a basic, conversational level in order to get around.
@8NPVDSZ4yrs4Y
No, not by the government
@98CWG7Q1yr1Y
No, but offer free language learning courses to those who want them.
@85QWNPG2yrs2Y
No, but it should be highly streamlined, encouraged and free for them to learn English on the process of attaining citizenship or in the years after if their mind changes.
@9C5ZF6212mos12MO
No, but it should be heavily encouraged to learn English
@9H73QHGConstitution6mos6MO
Yes, but provide multilingual translations from government documents and services to immigrants until they become citizens
@8VK3DVH3yrs3Y
No but they should be incentivized to
@9DK8VJ49mos9MO
@9CNS3TY10mos10MO
No, but federal funding should be provided for ESL work
@9CFVJFX11mos11MO
Yes, but keep multilingual translations from government documents and services if necessary
@9BXXJ6R1yr1Y
Yes, but we should work to modify the American Dialect of English to be it's own language with clear grammar rules and easy pronunciation. Once we have that going, the Government should provide free language learning courses for EVERYONE.
@99HC8R31yr1Y
Yes, but not by mandate.
@dxmongxrlIndependent3yrs3Y
No, but the government should provide free language learning courses for immigrants who wish to learn English
@947HHNKIndependent2yrs2Y
No, this goes against our country's values of freedom and diversity. We don't have an official national language for a reason.
@9FCQ77Z8mos8MO
No, but do not offer any support with language translations
@9CJ6CB68mos8MO
English shouldn’t have to be the only language people use, especially on the governmental level. It’s the responsibility of the government to provide for those that need it, and if they don’t know English, they can’t make it as easily through society. That’s an open and flagrant breach of its role for the people.
@8FJJWJC4yrs4Y
No, but it should be highly encouraged and the government should offer free language learning courses
No We have no national language
@8LTW4PN4yrs4Y
alot of them do already learn english and this is an ignorant question
They shouldn't be required to learn English but for their own sake it would be useful to learn it so ultimately its their choice
@9MKQ3GM2 days2D
Individual circumstances. Depends on their line of work: some occupations should require English spoken well, some not so much.
@Politics_533 days3D
NO and we should add more language learning programs in kindergarten through High school to help break the language barriers
@9MHS9VP4 days4D
I believe that they should learn a little bit of English, at least some conversational English to get around
@9MHC6PS5 days5D
Not required, just highly encouraged because most people speak English in America. They should at least have a basic understanding of English
@9MGYS525 days5D
Yes, remove bilingual translations from official documents, and provide low-cost courses or materials.
@9MGY76K5 days5D
No, but Immigrant children should have to learn English in school, and natural citizens should be learning a second language from a young age.
@8D4PN68 6 days6D
It would be beneficial to immigrants to learn English but if it was required the government should provide free courses. However we should be embracing the diversity of our country over all.
@9MG8NL46 days6D
The government shouldn't force anyone to learn a language but it would very beneficial for anyone in America to know English.
@9MDD3XT1wk1W
No, but learning English should be a readily available resource, and US citizens should be encouraged and incentivized to learn other languages especially those in the US.
@9MD9D2C1wk1W
No, but I think you'd be dumb not to try and learn English if you move to a country that primarily speaks English.
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