A large share of immigrants are much more likely to be low income and have low educational attainment. In 2012, prior research indicates that 71% of immigrant households are headed by someone who has not completed high school and have a low income below 200% of poverty. For households headed by an immigrant with only a high school education, 57% have an income below 200% of poverty. They all use at least one welfare program. Because of their low education, they are extremely heavy users of welfare unlike average native households. By admitting large numbers of less-educated immigrants in the United States, the legal immigration system brings in many immigrants who are likely to access the welfare system. Proposals to allow in more less-educated
