the number of international immigrants has never been higher. Needless to say,
when one enhances the wonders of immigration, one should also be aware of its
pejorative consequences. To begin, immigration is before all an asset for the diversity of
the country. Indeed with the arrival of new populations from all around the world, a
country will eventually be enriched by many cultures, ethnicities, and races. For
instance, in 2015, 1.38 million foreign-born individuals …show more content…
In fact, with the arrival of new populations, some activity
sectors will be developed and will eventually contribute to the well being of the
country.For example, immigrants from China built the Transcontinental Railroad, which
brought the USA together by connecting the East and West. Many have become
scientists or even engineers and have created numerous ideas and inventions to make
Americans’ lives better.However, immigration when not controlled will slaughter the
country’s economy because many of the immigrants that come into the country come
with nothing but the clothes on their backs, billions of dollars would have to be spent on
just keeping the immigrants alive.Moreover,immigration can also attract criminal
elements, from trafficking in drugs and people to other forms of crime and corruption.
Studies have shown that the 1.2% increase in property crimes associated with a 10%
increase in immigrants would cost between $700 and $900 million annually. Concerns
about illegal immigration can also spread a bad reputation about the majority of
immigrants who are contributing to the economy and well being of the