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Economic, social and political factors that influence migration to and from USA |
In 2013: 41.3 million immigrants in USA (13% of total population) 78 nationalities (28% mexico) Rapid growth in 21st century Lots of reasons to go to USA 2.98 million americans living abroad
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Reasons to go to USA |
Positive policy and green card Employment for all skills Wage differentials and remittances Education Family reunification Policy of refugee administration |
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Migration policies |
Immigration and naturalisation act is the body of law which governs migration 675,000 permanent a year 480,000 family 140,000 high skills 70,000 protecting refugees 50,000 promoting diversity Separate number of refugees
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Opportunities created by USA migration |
Take low paid jobs Most service workers were Mexican -> help grow GDP attract high skilled professionals Most young working age group, helps countries ageing pop Immigrants are consumers
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Challenges created by USA migration |
11.5 million unauthorised immigrants (6million mexicans) Borders tightened Uneven integration of groups, depends on size and diversity Language, politics, etc Strain on resources where immigrants are, e.g California |
