Washington ( CNN ) -- The White House has declined to comment on a `` Deport Justin Bieber and revoke his green card '' petition , saying the `` We the People '' Whitehouse.gov petition system allows the Executive Office to dodge comments `` to avoid the appearance of improper influence . '' Although the official response posted on Friday did not address the petition 's position directly , the White House did drop a few Bieber references , while making its case for the President 's immigration plan . `` Not only is it ( immigration reform ) the right thing to do morally , it 's the right thing for our country , '' the response says . `` Independent economists say immigration reform will grow our economy and shrink our deficits by almost $ 1 trillion in the next 20 years . For those of you counting at home , that 's 12.5 billion concert tickets -- or 100 billion copies of Mr. Bieber 's debut album . '' More than 273,000 people signed the petition , which calls for Canadian pop star to be deported because of his representation in the world of pop culture . `` We would like to see the dangerous , reckless , destructive , and drug abusing Justin Bieber removed from society and his green card revoked , '' the petition says . `` He is not only threatening the safety of our people but he is also a terrible influence on our nation 's youth . '' The original petition , filed January 23 through the `` We the People '' petition system , merited a response from the White House after receiving more than 100,000 signatures within 30 days , per the system 's terms of participation . When asked about the petition January 29 , State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki said the petition program does n't necessarily mean action would be taken but it 's rather `` an opportunity for the voices of the American people '' to be heard .
Whitehouse.gov petitions qualify for response when they reach a signature threshold . Petition to deport Bieber has more than 273,000 signatures . Comment: