• It may take Americans two to three years to notice the benefits of the new immigration policy. In the meantime, some media outlets will express deeply rooted anti-immigration sentiment.
• The world does not trust American immigration policy. It will take time and effort to propagate the message that the change is firm and will remain in effect.
• Millions of people will initially try to come to the United States immediately. We need to implement a transition policy to give people time to cool down and realistically evaluate their chances of making it in America.
• Increased immigration will be an economic boom for the United States, but it will require many American workers to change jobs, improve their qualifications or relocate. Businesses and government will need to assist those affected.