How Do Illegal Immigrants Affect Society

Over a period of time illegal immigration has become a very large topic in not just the United States but also all around the world. An illegal immigrant is known as a person or persons who is leaving their countries due to a dangerous atmosphere, lack of work, poverty, etc. Many immigrants take a huge risk in moving into a foreign country in search of a better life, others leave because of political reasons, and some leave because of better job opportunities in other countries. Many immigrants are coming into foreign countries and taking jobs from citizens that could be filling those jobs, and is hurting the countries economies. The increasing number of illegal immigrants in many countries has negatively affected many countries economies,

There is an estimate of 8.7 million undocumented immigrants in the United States, according to the Center for immigration studies. They come here because they want a better life for their family, but their presence has caused many problems for the citizens of this country. Moreover, immigration has always been an important issue in the story of the United States. Many undocumented immigrants are able to enter the country illegally. These people along with other citizens say that undocumented immigrants are good for the country as they help the economy by working for a minimum wage in jobs that many refuse to do.

“Illegal immigration continues to be a major problem in the United States. We have people wanting to come here legally and we should not be rewarding people who have come here illegally,” said John Barrasso. The United States Government should not allow immigrants into America because they are having negative effects on our country. Some negative effects are citizens competing with illegals for jobs, immigrants expecting favors, and Americans not getting to work hard for their money.

Immigration is defines as the action of leaving one's home country to start a new life in another country. Immigration has been a recent topic for politicians and the new president elect of the Donald trump. Undocumented immigrants serve as a problem to our nation's economy and well being both socially and economically.

Some believe population growth is key to a healthy economy, the more people in a country, the more money there is to circulate. Numerous people believe that undocumented immigrants contribute to the U.S. economy in multiple ways. By taking essential jobs, helping U.S. businesses through their purchases of goods and services, and by paying taxes. A lot reason that allowing undocumented immigrants to become legal would let them change jobs without difficulty. It is thought that with better jobs, immigrants’ wages would increase and their economic power as consumers and taxpayers would rise as well. Despite the fact that many believe immigrants are a burden on American taxpayers, there is evidence that undocumented residents contribute more in taxes than they cost in social services. In Maria Santana’s article, 5 immigration myths debunked, she provides evidence of undocumented workers contributing to taxes, “A 2007 Congressional Budget Office (CBO) report on the impact of undocumented immigrants on the budgets of local and state governments cited IRS figures showing that 50% to 75% of the about 11 million unauthorized U.S. immigrants file and pay income taxes each year.” It has been shown common for many undocumented residents to use false identities and Social Security numbers in order to remain anonymous to avoid being deported. As a result of

Finding secure quality jobs is also strenuous without a green card, most immigrants and refugees are known as maids, lunch ladies, janitors, landscapers, construction workers, and many more. These are the most stereotypically jobs for individuals who are illegal. Additionally being afraid to go to hospitals when being severally ill since doctors will not proceed to care if you’re not legal. Many refugees and immigrants that are exposed to violence, rape, or even torture do not know how to seek for help. Being afraid that if they do attract attention to themselves their secret will be exposed.

Immigration has always been a crucial topic in the United States government. Especially when it comes to giving amnesty and passing an immigration reform to 11 million immigrants, that live in the country. Many citizens believe that immigrants are detrimental to the well-being of the United States and do not agree with the passage of an immigration reform. One reason is that many believe immigrants take away the jobs of American citizens. Other reasons are that immigrants bring crime to the country and affect the economy.

The social impact of immigration has usually been seen as negative. People say immigrants are seen as taking up valuable resources. As a result, policy makers have seen their role as balancing the economic need for migrants against the social problems they create. Illegal immigration causes many problems in America economically. People say illegal immigrants do not pay taxes, other than sales tax, therefore they are not adding to the nation's money supply.

As Americans, the thought process to simply assume that all illegal immigrants come into the country and enjoy public services without contributing to society is wrong. Many of these immigrants have come

For decades, immigration has been a problem for the United States. Due to the people traveling from their native lands to the United States seeking a better life for themselves, and more primarily for the family that has come with them. Immigration is the action of settling into a country of which one is not native. Despite the many legal immigrants not every immigrant enters the country with legal documents and most of these illegal immigrants are poor and uneducated. Some undocumented immigrants commit crimes such as drug smuggling, or terrorism.

The United States of America, being a country founded by immigrants, is known all over the world as the land of great opportunities. People from all walks of life travelled across the globe, taking a chance to find a better life for them and their family. Over the years, the population of immigrants has grown immensely, resulting in the currently controversial issue of illegal immigration. Illegal immigrants are the people who have overstayed the time granted on their US, visa or those who have broken the federal law by crossing the border illegally. Matt O’Brien stated in his article “The government thinks that 10.8 million illegal immigrants lived in the country in January 2009, down from a peak of nearly 12 million in 2007.”(Para, 2) While some argue that illegal immigrants burden the United States of America and its economy, others believe that they have become essential and are an important part of the US, economy.

Immigration is a huge topic in the news right now, many people have different views on immigrants which is why our country is having issues deciding on how they should be treated. The impact of immigrants on our country is viewed as both positive and negative. Some people believe a wall should be built around the border prevent people from coming in illegally, while others believe anyone should be allowed to start a new life in our country. Although some people do come into this country illegally and cause trouble, the positives outweigh the negatives. Immigrants help strengthen America through their hard work and talents, they also contribute their diverse cultures enriching the country, and have a positive impact on the economy.

People leave their countries and come to the United States to become citizens and find work to make a life for themselves. Granting them citizenship and legal status helps avoid losing their homes and being forced to go back where they came from. Immigration is a natural right, and if people want to come to the U.S. and start a life here, give them the opportunity to do so. Treating immigrants unfair and calling them “Illegal aliens” is offensive, causing racism to stir up. They are human beings trying to find a line of work and make a living for themselves.

The final reason is because they insignificantly affect the economic state of the United States. Many authorized citizens have lost their jobs, and a chance to get a new job because of Illegal Immigrants. Studies have shown that in fact, most jobs believed to be mostly done by illegal immigrants are false and the majority is done by the native born citizens. The Average jobs being done by illegal immigrants is around 20,000 from all states. Those jobs could have fed 20,000 citizen’s family.

Immigrants are what makes up this great nation that is called the United States of America. Immigrants are why this nation is alive today this country's economy relies much on immigrant illegal or legal all immigrants helped shape the economy that is known today. Another reason is they take the jobs that no other American would ever think of doing. Immigrants can have many positive and also negative effects on the U.S. Recently many immigrants have been migrating to the U.S.