The United States of America likes to think of itself as the most diverse country in the world. Priding itself on labels such as “the melting pot”, the United States does hold the largest immigrant population on Earth, with rates still steadily rising in recent years. With the immigrant population as high as it is, however, immigration is a topic that has brought steady controversy throughout history. The terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 put a target on the backs of Muslims, immigrants especially. The election of Donald Trump, whose entire presidential campaign dedicated itself to slandering Mexican immigrants, has made the lives of immigrants, illegal or otherwise, hell. Although immigrants live life with a target on their back due to negative stereotypes and unfair circumstances, immigration is a positive thing and should be looked at as such. …show more content…
He worked in a publishing firm and due to his work he was able to live in the country legally with a H1-B work visa. For six years, Ali worked in, lived in, and loved the United States with no issue. Soon after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, his name became a big problem. “I watched as my name went from the coolest on the planet to the most vilified, at least in America”, he stated. After eight years of struggling to obtain another visa due to the stigma faced by Muslims in the country post-September 11th, Ali finally received allowance to remain in America. The visa he received (the EB-1 Visa) was due to his outstanding contribution to American culture. In order to even be allowed to live in the U.S., he had to be influential and make an impact on the culture, something most native citizens don’t ever