Pillar 4: Immigration by Contribution | The Great American Agreement

The Framework

Two-Path, Contribution-Based Immigration

1. Entry Tier — Legal Registration Within 30 Days

Any undocumented individual or new arrival must register into a federal contribution registry within 30 days.
Upon registration, they are provisionally legal and issued a federal ID for tax, wage, and benefit tracking.
Failure to register forfeits any future eligibility for status or work authorization.

2. Sustained Employment Requirement

Registrants must remain employed without breaks longer than 30 days.
Temporary return to home countries allowed, but must re-establish employment upon re-entry.

3. Six-Month Milestone: Choice of Path

After six months of continuous registration and employment:

Path A: Citizenship Track — English civics classes, background check, multi-year path to full citizenship.
Path B: Economic Visa Track — Long-term legal work status, wage protections, tax contribution without pursuing citizenship.

Additional Provisions

A Complete Framework

Family Eligibility

Spouses and minors must also register.
Minors must be enrolled in school with attendance compliance.
Families gain access to public services if wage-earning adult maintains status.

Employer Incentives

Simplified E-Verify process
Payroll tax credits per verified worker
Legal insulation from federal penalties

Service-Based Fast Track

Accelerated path for those who serve in public sector roles for 4 years with consistent tax contribution.

Behavior-Based Expulsion

Serious criminal offenses disqualify status. Due process remains, but felony convictions trigger mandatory deportation review.

Why This Works

Rational, Moral, and Unifying

Economically Rational

Converts undocumented labor into a taxable, protected workforce.

Morally Cohesive

Upholds both compassion and sovereignty without appealing to extremes.

Politically Unifying

Offers the right a contribution framework, and the left a human rights floor.

Nationally Beneficial

Expands tax base, relieves underground market pressures, strengthens enforcement legitimacy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Addressing Concerns

Isn't this amnesty?

No. Registration is not citizenship. It's legal status tied to contribution. Failure to comply forfeits eligibility.

What about national security?

Background checks are required at registration and before path selection. Serious offenses disqualify status entirely.

Will this hurt American workers?

No — it converts undocumented labor into a taxable, wage-protected workforce. Employers must pay minimum wage and verify status.

Why allow people to stay without becoming citizens?

Because economic contribution doesn't require citizenship. Path B honors those who want to work legally without naturalizing.

Why This Matters

Our immigration policy has devolved into a moral tug-of-war between sovereignty and compassion. This framework rejects false binaries. Not everyone wants to be a citizen — but everyone must be visible, registered, and contributing.

No shadow population. No mass amnesty. Just law, labor, and legitimacy.