pro immigration facts
Pro Immigration Facts
The issue of immigration is very sensitive in America and people have a divided opinion on this subject. In this article, we will take a look at facts which prove that immigration is good for the American economy.
- Out of the total population of the United States, people who are 'foreign-born' constitute about 9.5% of the total population.( in 2000) The percentage of the 'foreign-born' was 22% in Australia and 16% in Canada.
- Studies have found that the immigrants who arrived in the United States between 1990 & 2004 led to an increase in the wages of native workers by 4%. Another study by the Immigration Policy Center in the United States has revealed that immigrant men between 18 to 39 have lower incarceration rates than people born in America.
- Immigrants have contributed to the economic growth by creating new markets and have helped establish many new businesses. Immigrants who are less skilled are helping the American economy by taking up low-paying, low-skill jobs.
- Most surveys have pointed out that the net gain to the U.S. economy from immigration is about $20 billion.
- It has been predicted that in the coming years, the ratio of retired persons to young population will increase and it can affect the U.S. economy. The ratio of retired people and youngsters is lower in immigrant population and this can help stabilizing the overall scenario.
- It is a well-known fact that most of the skilled people who come under the "employment preference" category, often hold very high positions in the organizations. Around 25% of the doctors in the United States are foreign-born and the immigrants also form a sizable chunk in prestigious companies like Microsoft and Google.