In “Lazarus, Emma (1849-1887)” Emma Lazarus’s writes in her sonnet “the New Colossus”, “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free…” (Par. 1). Engraved within the Statue of Liberty, the icon of freedom, this sonnet defines the United States of America. Even before its independence from Britain, the United States was widely known as land of opportunity for those seeking a better life for themselves and their families. Emigrating by the thousands, many immigrants, both in the past and in the present, have made their way into this country to obtain the American concept of “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” It was not long until the United States quickly turned into a melting pot that welcomed all those
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Contrary to popular belief, immigrants account for only a small percentage of employment compared to native-born. Furthermore, by taking the jobs that many Americans don’t want immigrants not only create careers but they allow more Americans the opportunity to be employed in higher qualified positions. While 47 million immigrants reside in the United States, only 17 percent account for all jobs. A lot of which are jobs that Americans don’t want. Occupations such as construction, fruit-picking, and landscaping, being disregarded by skilled citizens, are utilized by immigrants who are unskilled and speak little to no English. Moreover, occupations taken by immigrants are often complements to American workers. For instance, immigrants who are unexperienced and speak only their native language find work as a low-paying restaurant dish washer. This lets the restaurant business be more financially sustainable and hire more American workers to be client-facing either as waiters or as managers. Not only that, immigrants who provide basic home services for lower cost that free up time for American workers. Allowing them to have more time to earn a degree or invest in their …show more content…
As immigrants flood into America, not only do they contribute to fixing the economy but also to lowering unemployment rate. For instance, Kaushal states that a report from the Internal Monetary Fund (IMF) estimates that immigrants living in the US contribute 13 percent of the nation’s gross domestic product (par.12). Immigrants generating 927 billion dollars in consumer spending that benefits economic growth and businesses abilities to provide goods and services. In addition, emigrants affect the labor market not only as workers but as entrepreneurs as well, creating jobs for both fellow immigrants and native-born (Par.22). Since 2014 more than 50 percent of business have been owned by immigrants, 40 percent of which are Fortune 500 companies. These business have grossed billions of dollars in wages paid and employed an estimated six million US
Contrary to popular belief, immigrants account for only a small percentage of employment compared to native-born. Furthermore, by taking the jobs that many Americans don’t want immigrants not only create careers but they allow more Americans the opportunity to be employed in higher qualified positions. While 47 million immigrants reside in the United States, only 17 percent account for all jobs. A lot of which are jobs that Americans don’t want. Occupations such as construction, fruit-picking, and landscaping, being disregarded by skilled citizens, are utilized by immigrants who are unskilled and speak little to no English. Moreover, occupations taken by immigrants are often complements to American workers. For instance, immigrants who are unexperienced and speak only their native language find work as a low-paying restaurant dish washer. This lets the restaurant business be more financially sustainable and hire more American workers to be client-facing either as waiters or as managers. Not only that, immigrants who provide basic home services for lower cost that free up time for American workers. Allowing them to have more time to earn a degree or invest in their …show more content…
As immigrants flood into America, not only do they contribute to fixing the economy but also to lowering unemployment rate. For instance, Kaushal states that a report from the Internal Monetary Fund (IMF) estimates that immigrants living in the US contribute 13 percent of the nation’s gross domestic product (par.12). Immigrants generating 927 billion dollars in consumer spending that benefits economic growth and businesses abilities to provide goods and services. In addition, emigrants affect the labor market not only as workers but as entrepreneurs as well, creating jobs for both fellow immigrants and native-born (Par.22). Since 2014 more than 50 percent of business have been owned by immigrants, 40 percent of which are Fortune 500 companies. These business have grossed billions of dollars in wages paid and employed an estimated six million US