Does anyone else think this is a little odd considering the US was built from immigrants?
If they are concerned about supporting new citizens on welfare, SS, etc. prospective immigrants could be given voting rights/citizenship but wouldn't qualify for government funded benefit programs. It eliminates the burden that the gov would be liable for while providing a motivated workforce and allowing immigrants an opportunity raise their children in a better place, live in a relatively safer place, get payed more, and enjoy freedom among other things.