How the U.S. created the problem it has with illegal immigration

It made immigration illegal.  Simple as that.

Look at it this way, if someone crosses onto your property, whether you have a fence or not, is it illegal for them to do so without being invited first to step into your yard?  Technically, no, it isn't.

Without barriers clearly indicating that other means of procuring entry are required, it is considered reasonable for people to bee able to get the attention of the property owner to be there.  Such as walking up to the front door and knocking or ringing the doorbell.

If you tell them to go away, get off your property, they have what is considered "reasonable time" to get out, but get out they must.  Permission asked, permission denied, end of story.

The problem is, there is no barrier in most places at the U.S . property line and there is no front door, doorbell or intercom to request entry.

Not only that, the law was revised so that simply showing up, taking that one step over the property line, instantly makes you a criminal, regardless of intent.

Now, if the law doesn't work that way within our borders, why was it made to be so at our borders?  Not very practical or sensible in my opinion.

What do I suggest to remedy this problem?

Install a doorway for them to knock on.  Give them places they can walk up, knock on the door and ask permission to be there without it making them a criminal for just showing up.

There are already a number of Border patrol buildings scattered along the border, why not modify those, and add a few more strategically placed ones, to include immigration offices there as well.

Now if they are refused entry and still continue on, they can be considered beyond a shadow of a doubt as trespassing and having committed illegal entry.

Technology would allow cameras to be mounted taking photos of people as they approach the buildings, giving officers immediate means of identification.  if they are refused, those photos can be accessed via ICE in the arrest and deportation of those people here illegally.

What of those who never showed up to the immigration buildings and had their photo taken?  Grandfather them and give them a chance to go back and ask.  If they are refused, bye bye.  Put them on the bus ride back across the border, and now we have a pic ready in the future.

After about 4 years of giving people a chance to knock on the door after the fact, anyone caught without a photo is to be considered illegal. Period.

We discussed earlier what the Constitution says about birthright citizenship and who it applies to.  Going about the process this way can bring a lot more clarity to who that applies to.