Migrant Immigrants Research Paper

The “American Dream” is to be gainfully employed, own a home with a white picket fence, have 2.5 children, a backyard large enough for the family to enjoy, and a dog. This perception of the American dream is what draws migrants from near and far to the United States of America ; the land full of opportunity. Migrants have used different modes to arrive in this country for centuries. A number arrive by plane, having obtained the legal documentation to either reside or visit the country, while others find alternate means to come to the United States. These migrants travel through vessels such as ships, cargo, and busses and pay racketeers thousands of dollars just to be able to come to the country illegally. One may wonder why someone would go through such extremes to come to this country and the reality is that migrants choose to come to this country for different reasons. Some may be escaping financial hardship coming from countries with struggling economies and dearth opportunities for employment, while others may be escaping political or religious unrest in their countries of origin. The greater come to this country seeking the right of every naturalized citizen of this country, which is the pursuit of liberty, prosperity and justice for all, with the emphasis on prosperity.

Despite this, many remain steadfast and resilient and look for other modes to obtain income and become resourceful with the skills they have left their country of origin with. These trades include but are not limited to plumbing, contracting work, gardening and electrical work; skills that are transferable to households and businesses in the United States. With these skills some have chosen to seek temporary work and are known as day laborers. Many if not the majority of day laborers are