Immigration
Immigration in the United States
November 24, 2012
Immigration in the United States
Immigration is a complex phenomenon that has played a major role in the growth of the population in the United States. It is described as the entrance and long –term stay across the national border without receiving appropriate legal documentation. Illegal immigration in the U.S. has soared to a massive scale. As many as 14 million families live in the United States illegally in which at least one is head of household. Illegal immigrants can be deemed as illegal by entering the country without authorization or inspection, staying beyond an authorized period or after legal entry, or by violating the terms of legal entry. Why do people immigrate? Many people immigrate for a variety of reasons. Some relocate by force or fear, escape form prejudices and persecutions, and while others are primarily voluntary. Granted the move may be a necessity, it can be somewhat of a traumatic and challenging experience. Immigrants steal from the federal government, destroy private property, and hurt hard working U.S. citizens. Immigration should have stipulations because it would alleviate certain economic issues, reduce the criminal activity, and benefit the nation health wise.
Economic Issues
Illegal immigrants who travel from Mexico and Central America usually come for economic reasons and even oppression from politics within the country. The United States is extremely attractive and a primary destination for immigrants for several economic reasons. Immigrants are hired by U.S. employers for wages that are substantially higher than in their native country. However, these wages are considerably low for the U.S. citizens that work specific jobs such as construction, manufacturing, environmental services, and hospitality. In general, immigrants are doing jobs that U.S. citizens refuse to do. Often times immigrant workers work long hours for lower paying salaries, which is seen as a
November 24, 2012
Immigration in the United States
Immigration is a complex phenomenon that has played a major role in the growth of the population in the United States. It is described as the entrance and long –term stay across the national border without receiving appropriate legal documentation. Illegal immigration in the U.S. has soared to a massive scale. As many as 14 million families live in the United States illegally in which at least one is head of household. Illegal immigrants can be deemed as illegal by entering the country without authorization or inspection, staying beyond an authorized period or after legal entry, or by violating the terms of legal entry. Why do people immigrate? Many people immigrate for a variety of reasons. Some relocate by force or fear, escape form prejudices and persecutions, and while others are primarily voluntary. Granted the move may be a necessity, it can be somewhat of a traumatic and challenging experience. Immigrants steal from the federal government, destroy private property, and hurt hard working U.S. citizens. Immigration should have stipulations because it would alleviate certain economic issues, reduce the criminal activity, and benefit the nation health wise.
Economic Issues
Illegal immigrants who travel from Mexico and Central America usually come for economic reasons and even oppression from politics within the country. The United States is extremely attractive and a primary destination for immigrants for several economic reasons. Immigrants are hired by U.S. employers for wages that are substantially higher than in their native country. However, these wages are considerably low for the U.S. citizens that work specific jobs such as construction, manufacturing, environmental services, and hospitality. In general, immigrants are doing jobs that U.S. citizens refuse to do. Often times immigrant workers work long hours for lower paying salaries, which is seen as a
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