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The Pros And Cons Of Immigration To The United States

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The United States was shaped not only by its native citizens but also by immigrants, which brought creativity and new skills into the country. Millions of residents in the US, some of which were already living in the North America continent before the United States existed and those who arrived later, classify themselves as Mexican Americans. Some consider immigration to be beneficial for the country, while others find it to be a vast problem, because of the low education level and because of the need for higher costs for taxpayers. Thus, in the modern world, immigration is a double-edged sword issue. Among the Americans, pro-immigration voices argue that immigration is essential for creating medical resources, more occupations, and academic achievements. McCready (2017) believes that companies founded by immigrants didn’t just add money to the economy, but they also created many jobs. While getting a higher education, many immigrants get new ideas, patents and make life-changing discoveries, as in 2016, all six Nobel Prize winners for America were immigrants. Furthermore, according to a poll by Quinnipiac …show more content…

As Nicholson (2017) suggests, this might lead to immigrants and their families to be under constant threat, which will affect their communities across the country. Also, Camarota (2007) points out that letting in that many legal and illegal immigrants with little education, will reduce salaries, working conditions and job prospects for Americans. During last few years, the number of unemployed natives with only high school degree increased, while the number of less-educated immigrants holding a job grew. Employees suffer from this problem, as when the supply of workers increases, the price that organization must pay to hire workers

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