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.
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@B492HZC1mo1MO
I think that we live in a country where you can chose whatever language to speak that is an official language so I don’t think immigrants have to learn English but it would be good for them if they were joining the US.
@B33DLQG3mos3MO
I don't think they should have to but I think that free learning courses should be available to those that want to learn.
@9YN4J9JRepublican 6mos6MO
They should not be required, but all government forms should be in English. No company should be required to have signage in any language other than English.
@9WBNKV4Progressive 7mos7MO
No, but it should be encouraged as it becomes a common language to talk through and us a de facto national language even if not declared by name. Resources to learn should be cheaply provided.
@99398VJRepublican2yrs2Y
Yes, the major language of the country is important to retain, but it should be provided by local governments with risks for fines from state and federal governments.
@963V6RH3yrs3Y
No, but encourage them to learn english and offer courses for them to take.
@95Y3NZM3yrs3Y
most immigrants lean when they come over
No, but encourage them to do so and allow free language learning course
@925QDCB3yrs3Y
no, but the government should strongly encourage it
@8XPVVKG3yrs3Y
No, but the government should provide free language learning courses to those that do want to learn.
@8TPZGDY4yrs4Y
it should be highly recommended
@8T8SS724yrs4Y
No, but allow free ESL classes.
@8RKKDZ44yrs4Y
No, it should be their decision to learn English or not. It should be recommended.
@8PHH257Progressive4yrs4Y
No, English has not been adopted as the official language
@8NQ42Y2Republican5yrs5Y
Yes, but only a basic ability to speak and understand Engliah should be required.
@8LLNRXK5yrs5Y
No, they shouldn’t be required, but aew expected to know how to communicate in stores or buildings with English-speaking citizens
@8KD7T3D5yrs5Y
Yes but only have add spanish
@8GW6P555yrs5Y
@99J33NZ2yrs2Y
No, we should embrace diversity and the government should provide free language courses
@989ZD5G2yrs2Y
No, the government should have no official language.
@975ZXD43yrs3Y
Not required but encouraged along with free language learning programs to help them learn.
@974L8NS3yrs3Y
It should be recommended, but ultimately not required.
@95XZZLG3yrs3Y
Yes, it will be easier to communicate. People do this in other countries too.
@8SQYSXD4yrs4Y
We should not make it a requirement to learn English, this will make the citizenship process easier, lower illegal immigrant numbers if we make it easier. These people should be able to perform basic functions such as to vote, but their obstinance can hurt them in other ways if they choose not to learn. At that point, when their ability to participate in the system has been met, the rest of the country needn't bend.
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