Favorable Immigration Essay

One of the major problems in the U.S. is immigration. Every year, thousands of immigrants flock to this country. Some immigrants are trying to escape religious and political oppression, while others are seeking the “American Dream.” Non-English workers will work for lower wages, suggesting that they may take jobs from Americans. Immigrants may receive benefits such as welfare and healthcare, but the strong U.S. economy they help create can offset this. Americans, on the other hand, are not willing to put themselves in the same shoes as immigrants. They will not work in the fields. Immigrants come to the U.S. seeking better opportunities and better lives for their children and themselves. Favorable immigration laws should be enacted so immigrants can have the same fighting chance as Americans do; it would do much to stimulate economic growth. Most common places that immigrants come from is Mexico, China, India, and the Philippines to the U.S. to escape religious and diplomatic persecution, while others are striving for the “American Dream.” In 2013 approximately 41.3 million of immigrants resides in the U.S., which is considered the highest record of immigrants living in America (Jie Zong and Jeanne Batalova). Of the 41.3 million foreign born 28 percent are Mexican-born immigrants which is classified as the …show more content…
Immigrants receive welfare such as food stamps. “In 2012, 51 percent of households headed by an immigrant (legal or illegal) reported that they used at least one welfare program during the year, compared to 30 percent of native households. Welfare in this study includes Medicaid and cash, food, and housing programs (Steven A. Camarota). Immigrants struggle to support their children financially. Welfare programs are designed to help the low-income workers especially with