According to the Center for Immigration Studies the terrorist attacks of 2001 or the economic slowdown of 2000 didn't hinder the flow of immigrants into our country. The United States is averaging about 1.3 million new immigrants every year. Additionally,there are about 750,000 births to immigrant families. In 2002 the number of immigrants without a high school diploma is 3.5 times more than native born Americans. 17.6 % of immigrants and their children under 18 live under the poverty line, compared to 10.6% of native born and their offspring.
Based on findings from the 2010 U.S. Census, our immigrant population reached 40 million. Said to be the largest number in US history. Although the number of immigrants is higher it only represents
Based on findings from the 2010 U.S. Census, our immigrant population reached 40 million. Said to be the largest number in US history. Although the number of immigrants is higher it only represents