IMMIGRATION

IMMIGRATION

1. Benefit to the economy as money that immigrants earn in the USA is also spent in the USA. Therefore, stimulation the economy and the housing market.

2. 59% of Americans believe that immigrants only do jobs that no American would be willing to do.

3. Many immigrants, especially illegal immigrants have little or no qualifications, therefore tend to do low-skilled, low-paid jobs.

4. Employers find immigrants appealing due to their work ethnic and the fact they are willing to work for less than minimum wage ($7.25), especially if they are illegal.

5. It is argued thhat several sectors of the economy would struggle to function without the work of immigrants. The 'day without immigrants' proved the reliance on immigrants, as many cities with businesses, such as; restaurants and construction were unable to operate.

6. America is built on immigration.

7. Creates ethnic diversity.

8. Most immigrants are eager to work hard in order to better their lives.

9. Many believe that their strong culture is being diluted by immigrants.

10. Unskilled Americans are forced to accept low wages or have no job.

11. Many Americans do not like the fact that some immigrants do not learn English (In California, main language is Spanish. Shop signs etc in Sanish).

12. Poor Americans have to compete with immigrants for unskilled jobs and cheap housing.

13. Immigrants cause the government lots of money, as few immigrants pay taxes, yet they make use of public services that are paid for by tax payers money, such as, public transport, public schools and public health care.

14. Immigrants are more likely to claim benefits.

15. Recent rise in illegal immigration has cost the government millions in patrolling the USA/Mexico border.

16. It is believed that immigrants are a problem to the economy as they force down the rate of wages.

17. Some people argue that immigrants only befit the rich Americans. For example, those who own a business or those who can afford domestic help (maids, gardeners or nannys) as it will be cheaper for them to hire an immigrant than an American.