Immigration is a major problem facing the United States. Every year thousands of illegal immigrants, from around the world migrate to the United States. These immigrants have many different motivations; some hoping to seek the “American Dream”, others are refugees escaping persecution, and civil wars in their home country (Kayne np). The United States has always been seen as the land of the opportunities to many immigrants where all nationalities mix in one “melting pot”. The freedom, protection and benefits that the Unites States has to offer are important issues to immigrants. The freedom to express themselves, to speak freely, and to practice their religion. However, the large number of immigrants in the country is being challenged by proliferation, which is making both terrorism and migration much easier (Kayne np). Proliferation is define as a rapid and often excessive spread or increase (Dictionary np). The biggest challenge that lawmakers are facing is being able to distinguish illusionary immigration problems from real problems (Kayne np).
Members of both the Senate and House of Representatives are considering what to do with immigration policies (Kayne np). Members of Congress have to focus on a wide …show more content…
Although critics argue many negative impacts on immigration such as drug trafficking, over population, and the threat on the American culture , immigrants have a great impact in this country (Kayne np) Controlled immigration can have positive affects on the economy. Immigrants pay taxes and start business that boost the United State’s GPD (Lindsay np). Subeer Bhatia, the starter of Hotmail, was an immigrant from India who started Hotmail with only $200.00 (Lindsay np). Bhatia’s company has had a great positive effect on the United State’s economy (Lindsay np). The National Research Council, found that immigrants provide a modest net gain for the United States (Lindsay
Members of both the Senate and House of Representatives are considering what to do with immigration policies (Kayne np). Members of Congress have to focus on a wide …show more content…
Although critics argue many negative impacts on immigration such as drug trafficking, over population, and the threat on the American culture , immigrants have a great impact in this country (Kayne np) Controlled immigration can have positive affects on the economy. Immigrants pay taxes and start business that boost the United State’s GPD (Lindsay np). Subeer Bhatia, the starter of Hotmail, was an immigrant from India who started Hotmail with only $200.00 (Lindsay np). Bhatia’s company has had a great positive effect on the United State’s economy (Lindsay np). The National Research Council, found that immigrants provide a modest net gain for the United States (Lindsay