Immigration

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Immigration

Introduction

Immigration is a significant issue in the U. S that has precipitated numerous debates on whether it is a positive or negative process. Today, the number of immigrants who have moved into the country for different reasons is over 14% (Azoulay et al., 2022). Some of these individuals use legal protocols to secure citizenship for themselves and their family members. They also acquire the papers needed to live and work in the country seamlessly. Therefore, they can find employment and effectively meet their day-to-day expenses. However, the number of undocumented immigrants has also risen significantly. These individuals, whose population is over eleven million, enter the country illegally; hence they do not have the necessary documentations (Sulkowski & Wolf, 2020). As a result, they can only find low-paying jobs that cannot cater to their day-to-day expenses. Seemingly, the unprecedented rise in crime and poverty levels associated with immigration occur when this group of individuals engages in criminal activities such as robbery to acquire additional funds for their daily needs. Also, their vulnerability to stress increases their chances of using illicit drugs and addictive substances (Sulkowski & Wolf, 2020). Therefore, immigration is a positive process that has bettered many lives. Enhancing the immigration process is a vital step that will reduce the number of undocumented immigrants and the negative consequences of their presence.

References

Azoulay, P., Jones, B. F., Kim, J. D., & Miranda, J. (2022). Immigration and entrepreneurship in the United States. American Economic Review: Insights, 4(1), 71-88.

Sulkowski, M. L., & Wolf, J. N. (2020). Undocumented immigration in the United States: Historical and legal context and the ethical practice of school psychology. School Psychology International, 41(4), 388-405.