Behind the Green Card

Sound Bite

Behind the Green Card explodes innumerable myths and bogeymen that obscure the reality of US immigration policy. Blinded by misguided "national security interests," the United States has codified a series of unworkable and irresponsible laws which make this country weaker, poorer and less secure than ever. Through the elimination of both a huge marketplace and enormous supply of labor, the US struggles to regain economic growth while other developed nations, through sensible immigration policies, forge ahead.

About the Book

Mayor Bloomberg of New York City has described America's immigration policy as the greatest case of national suicide ever seen. Immigration lawyer Donald Dobkin decided to write a book on immigration in the belief that the American public has not been getting the true story about our immigration system. Misconceptions and misinformation rule the day.

The US is no longer the only game in town. America's hard line toward immigration has sent applicants fleeing to other countries. India, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the UK have benefited enormously from this flight.

We need to get off of our arrogant pedestal. The economic consequences of this policy have been severe.

As Dobkin details in these chapters, the US has stumbled its way toward impending disasters:

• The economic peril of quasi-closed borders
• The myths of purported national security imperatives
• The brain-drain: exclusion of foreign best and brightest minds
• The rise of the Administrative State: the largest actual branch of the US government
• The strangulation of legal immigration

Behind the Green Card is a startlingly frank expose of cynical political interests, economic manipulation and outright racism run amok. Written in common-sense, straightforward style, the book is for readers across the board of interests: politicos, social advocates, policy students, current events readers.

Introduction

Behind the Green Card explodes innumerable myths and bogeymen that obscure the reality of US immigration policy. Blinded by misguided "national security interests," the United States has codified a series of unworkable and irresponsible laws which make this country weaker, poorer and less secure than ever. Through the elimination of both a huge marketplace and enormous supply of labor, the US struggles to regain economic growth while other developed nations, through sensible immigration policies, forge ahead.

The author, Donald Dobkin, is a senior lawyer whose writings on immigration law, administrative law, civil liberties and constitutional law have been published in leading reviews, journals and as book chapters.

In Behind the Green Card: How Immigration Policy is Killing the American Dream, he takes readers through the labyrinth of U.S. immigration laws, exposing their flaws, inefficiencies, and devastating impact on individuals and the nation as a whole. Misguided US immigration policies have jeopardized economic growth, eroded the American Dream, and hindered national progress.

Unmasking the Myths of Immigration Policy:

Dobkin begins by debunking common misconceptions about U.S. immigration, revealing how fear-driven rhetoric and misplaced “national security interests” have fueled counterproductive laws. These laws, far from protecting the nation, have instead created barriers to growth and innovation. By drawing comparisons with other developed nations that have embraced more sensible immigration strategies, the author makes a compelling case for reform.

Economic Impact and the Decline of Opportunity:

The book checks our assumptions about the economic repercussions of restrictive immigration policies. By limiting access to a vast labor market and stifling entrepreneurial potential, the United States has placed itself at a disadvantage in the global economy. Dobkin demonstrates how exclusionary laws not only hinder economic development but also widen the gap between the promise of the American Dream and the harsh reality faced by immigrants and citizens alike.

Human Stories Behind the Policy:

Through powerful anecdotes and case studies, Behind the Green Card brings to life the struggles faced by individuals caught in the web of U.S. immigration policy. From families torn apart to talented professionals denied opportunities, the book paints a vivid picture of the human cost of outdated and ineffective laws. These stories underscore the urgency of reform and the potential for a more inclusive approach to immigration.

A Call for Sensible Reform:

Dobkin provides a roadmap for meaningful change, advocating for policies that prioritize economic growth, national security, and humanitarian values. He outlines how reforming immigration laws can help the United States regain its position as a global leader, fostering innovation, enhancing diversity, and restoring faith in the American Dream.

Behind the Green Card is a critique of immigration policy, blending legal expertise with compelling storytelling to present a powerful argument for reform. This book will resonate with policymakers, advocates, and everyday citizens, with useful information for immigrants, students of political science, and all who have invested in the future of the United States.