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USA Immigration - Its Benefits on US Labor
Date Added: July 25, 2011 11:55:25 AM
Author: George Combey
Category: Travel

Immigration to the United States has always been an important issue for the simple reason that United States prides itself to be a country of immigrants. USA immigration is a debatable topic in the present scenario. The only indigenous people in the United States were the American Indians. The early settlers came from Europe, by boat, to the “Land of Promise” either to escape famine or to practice their preferred faith. Nothing symbolizes more than the Statue of Liberty that epitomizes America’s status as a multi-ethnic or multi-racial society. USA immigration has offered a ray of hope to the aspiring immigrants to come and turn their dream into reality in the United States. Restricting USA immigration would be like denying Americans their freedom of association. The discontinuation of USA immigration would lead to a monopolistic attitude that may deter progress. The debate over USA immigration policy is expected to hog the limelight before the Congress and anti-immigration sentiment can impact any legislation that might favor lawful immigration. The Advantages of USA Immigration on the US Labor Workforce It might come as a surprise to many that the United States greatly benefits by allowing foreign nationals to immigrate to the US where they can live, study and work. For example: *In its study, the Public Policy Institute of California found that immigrants who arrived in the United States between the years 1990 and 2004 have increased the wages of US workers by an average of 4%. *In a survey conducted by the Immigration Policy Center in Washington DC, revealed that immigrant men between the ages of 18 to 39 had an incarceration rate five times lower than people born in the United States. *It is a fact that immigration creates consumer demand that moderately benefits the middle-class. USA immigration has been a major contributor to the expansion of Hispanic and Asian-American consumer markets, which in the year 2004 was estimated to make up 12% of the national purchasing power. *The economy of the United States is also stimulated by the influx of immigrants since most of them wind up starting their own business. *One of the reasons behind the excellent and innovative quality of the United States workforce is the highly skilled immigrant population that contributes to the field of science and technology. It would be a Hobson choice to debate on the pros and cons of USA immigration, but by large it should be accepted with open minds.
 
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