Immigration Vs Illegal Immigration

In the United States, there are roughly eleven million people who can be classified as illegal immigrants, which is by far way too many. When it comes to the history of illegal immigrants, most United States citizens could be considered as an illegal immigrant. In the early years of American history, our ancestors fled into this country for better life styles and to start their own families. During this time there were not laws dealing with who could and could not enter this country illegally, so we cannot be classified as illegal immigrants. The United States of America needs to place more rigid laws regarding immigration by enforcing stricter border control policies and place a greater emphasis on becoming a legal citizen.

Globally, the United States has been known as "a nation of immigrants" almost from its inception. Beginning in the 1600s with English Puritans and continuing today, America is a melting pot of culture and ethnicity. In fact, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, immigration was the major source of U.S. population growth. Looking over our 200+ years we find that to clearly be true, with approximately 1 million immigrants coming to America during the 17th and 18th century. Almost 3 million arrived during the 1860s, and another 3 million in the 1870s. In the next four decades, the number of immigrants rose to over 25 million people, most from various European nations, most arriving in New York or one of the Eastern seaports (Damon, 1981). Despite the politicization, as of 2006, the United States actually was the number one country globally to accept legal immigrants into the country, with a current immigrant population of almost 40 million (Terrazas and Batalova, 2009). In fact, the peak of immigration was 1907, when over 1.2 million Europeans entered the country beginning a push towards legislation limiting immigration in the Immigration and Naturalization Act of 1924 and the 1921 Congressional Quota Act. These immigrants came for two sociological reasons: the push factor (wars, famine, persecution and overpopulation) and the pull factors (jobs and the promise of freedom). Most came by ship, and a passage often cost the equivalent of an entire life's savings causing many

The United States is a country that was built on immigration. The first settlers, Native Americans, represent less than 2% of the total population; the remaining 98% of the population are immigrants or decedents of immigrants. Today, the US still has the highest immigration rate in the world with 757,434 naturalizations in the 2012 fiscal year only (US Naturalizations 2012, Department of Homeland security). People try to immigrate to the United States for many reasons. Some people immigrate because they have been granted a refugee status or asylum and other people immigrate to fulfill their dreams. Immigration has an effect on the American society and economy. The US cannot survive without immigrants.

Immigration has always been a major part of America. In fact, without immigration the creation of America would not have been possible. The majority of immigrants came to America for religious freedom and economic opportunities. However, for the most part before the 1870’s most immigrants were Protestants from northern and western Europe. These immigrants often migrated to the United States as families and usually lived on farms with family or friends who had already migrated beforehand. A lot of immigrants came to America with a plan or goal in mind. They often had saved up money for the long immigration overseas, were skilled in a certain trade, or had already been educated at a high level. Sadly, this would not last. Immigration

Throughout the history of the United States immigration has become apart of our country’s fabric which, began centuries ago. Only to become a hot topic in the US in recent years with its primary focus being illegal immigrants. Illegal immigration is when people enter a country without government permission. As of 2008 the Center for Immigration Studies estimated that there are 11 million illegal immigrants in the US which is down from 2007‘s 12.5 million people. Although the Center for Immigration Studies estimates are very different from other estimates that range from 7 to 20 million. While the Pew Hispanic Center estimated in March of 2009 there are 11.1 million illegal immigrants and that number is from March 2007’s peak of 12

Immigrants are what have helped America to be America. Being a multicultural society standing united. We say that America is just a melting pot. This is what makes our country exceptional and special. We have here many cultures: Chinese, Italian, German, African, and Latin as well. We have many Ideas

Immigration has been a problem since the 1800s but now in the 2010s the immigration rate has increased over the years. We expect the immigration numbers to go up if nothing is done to stop from illegal immigrants coming across the border. There is many different viewpoints to look at immigration, many thinks it's good that they are in the United States because it could help the United States ecological standards. Some others don't like it at all that they are in the United States because of jobs getting outnumbered by illegal immigrants and leaves no american to get a jobs at certain companies.

An analysis of illegal immigration in the United States reveals one challenge facing the banks and other institutions: whether to provide banking and other services to the illegal immigrants or to treat them as criminals because they are illegal and therefore, not to provide them with banking and other services.

Illegal immigration has caused a lot of controversy within the United States. The media has influenced our society to make us believe that illegal immigrants are horrible people. One thing that I have learned throughout life is, “Man is born free; and everywhere he is in chains (Rousseau 4).” This sums up how society dictates our lives and limits us to what the media wants to us to believe. Whether it is legal or illegal, everybody should be treated equally. Illegal immigrants might always end up with the short end of the stick, but they heavily support the US economy. They contribute by paying taxes every year. In addition, they adopt difficult low wage jobs that are not of interest to the average American.

There are so many different opinions on illegal immigration. There are a vast number of people that believe it is a serious problem in our country, while on the other side of the spectrum believes it isn’t necessarily a big deal. There are so many factors that are involved and most people don’t know half of them. Whether or not you make it out to be a problem or not, illegal immigration has been constantly growing, with a rising number of people entering the country each year. Whatever perspective you may have on illegal immigration, it is a fact that the migrants take a toll on the American economy in a positive and negative way.

Illegal immigration is a hot topic debate in today society as many people have their viewpoints on it. Immigration could be the second most talked about maybe first topic behind terrorism. Illegal immigration has been going on since foreigners were allowed in the US in the early 20th century. Even backed then, there were mixed emotions as many Americans did not favor foreigners and there were many attempts to restrict what they were allowed to do. Immigrants come across the border every day. According to Colorado Alliance for Immigration Reform, 700,000 new illegals enter each year and remain in the country and that there are an unofficial number of 8 to 12 million total stated by the US Department of Homeland Security in 2003 and has only increased. This has only fueled the problem is still going on today as many still do not favor immigrants in the US, especially if he or she is here illegally. Illegal immigration is a two headed beast as there is a good side and a bad side and even though many are against illegal immigration, it is important that illegal immigration is discussed as ignoring it will make the situation worse and that they are allowed to stay in the country because of the benefits that they provide for America.

This was the ways of terrorist to stay in the US. Immigrants help the economy’s finance; it says that undocumented and documented immigrants have a net benefit to the nation’s total economic output, raising it reported $21.5 billion per year (USA TODAY). Also undocumented immigrants have become an important source of growth for US banks, insurers, credit card providers, and phone carriers (Business Week), their impact is significant. “America is totally dependent on the hard work and wages of these workers. They are critical to the economic success and well being of America” (Professor Stephen Klineberg). The opposed group are wrong because immigrants help rise America and have a positive aspect for the nation.

Immigration is an important part of the American history, and how the nation was founded. Immigration has allowed for people who have low income and low education to come to America to better their lives for themselves and their families. It has allowed many people to leave harsh, dangerous conditions in search for a better life, which can be found with hard work and determination. These conditions can also be found in the constitution in Life, Liberty, and The Pursuit of Happiness, and to take away a persons dream because they are not able to come here is a disgrace of what America is founded on.

In the past 10-15 years, the world has become more globalized with a higher degree of relevance. As people have been moving since time began, the economy continues to improve when the local economy is strong enough to accommodate the new influx of people and dropping when it is weaker. In each U.S. presidential election, there are several key problems. One of the most debated issues for candidates is immigration. This issue always points the illegal immigration, it is totally different from legal immigration, in terms of their goals, the effects on the country and their values.

Immigration played a very important role in American history. It is perhaps one of the greatest controversial issues of our present time. Immigration is a major issue because the United States is a nation of immigrants. It is also an important issue because there are millions who live in the United States illegally. Immigrants can become citizens by first becoming lawful permanent residents of the United States and after five years, in most cases, applying for naturalization and be grant US citizenship. We are supposed to welcome immigrants and we should not hate people just because they do not speak our language well or because they are a different color or race. We suppose to value immigration because immigrants are highly motivated people will work hard to become productive members of our society.