Inspired visa race: Reality TV and the future of citizenship
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is considering collaborating on a reality show where immigrants will compete for U.S. citizenship. The creator of the idea is Rob Worsoff, who immigrated from Canada, reports "The Wall Street Journal." Worsoff clarified that the program will not resemble "The Hunger Games."
What do you need to know?
- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is considering collaborating on a television programme where immigrants will compete for U.S. citizenship.
- The show's creator is Rob Worsoff, who emphasises that the show is intended to be a celebration of American citizenship, not "The Hunger Games."
- The programme is at an early stage of evaluation, and each proposal goes through a thorough evaluation process before a decision is made to reject or accept it.
What are the show's premises?
The creator of the program, Rob Worsoff, emphasizes that the show is meant to inspire hope and celebrate American citizenship. Worsoff noted that this is not "The Hunger Games" for immigrants, emphasizing that the situation should not be viewed as a brutal or competitive struggle for survival.
Does the show have a chance of being realised?
A spokeswoman for the Department of Homeland Security, Tricia McLaughlin, confirmed that she spoke with Worsoff, and the possibility of collaboration is being considered. The idea is currently in the very early stages of the evaluation process, with no concrete decisions made yet.
McLaughlin added that each proposal undergoes a thorough evaluation process before being rejected or accepted. The department receives hundreds of proposals annually for potential television programmes.
Worsoff admitted that he is not in contact with the head of the department, Kristi Noem, and does not know if she is aware of his idea. However, he has received positive signals and has conducted preliminary talks with television networks. "The Wall Street Journal" noted that the show's producer already presented the idea to the U.S. government during the administrations of Barack Obama and Joe Biden.
