Pros_of_Immigration

Memorandum To: Professor From: Student Date: May 14th, 2010 Re: Pros of Immigration in the United States Introduction United States has always has been the land of opportunities and possibilities. The American dream has attracted immigrants from all around the world to seek a better life. United States has benefited from immigration in many ways. It has increased the diversity and culture, boosted the economy, and gave opportunity to many people from poor countries for better life. Pros for Immigration in the United States The misconception that immigrants take away jobs has been widely spread by people who are prejudiced against immigration. There are not many Americans who would be willing to do the low-paid jobs that immigrants do such as housekeeping, bussing tables, mopping floors, etc. As a matter of fact, no one could take away something that has not belonged to anyone. The cost reductions that the businesses benefit from, because of the cheap labor, are “eventually passed on to the consumer” and “the goods can be sold at a lower price.” (Benefits of Immigration, n.d.) Furthermore, immigrants usually possess skills that are sought by many employers and many times are scares on the labor market. The employers utilize those skills to add better quality to their products and services. America offers myriad of opportunities for people to advance in their careers and social lives. Many immigrants with high ambitions and skills open their own businesses because their own countries offer just limited opportunities for advancement. “America offers numerous ways for a “nobody” to become great.” (Messerli, 2008) By opening businesses, immigrants create new jobs and enhance the economy. America has been known as the “melting pot” because of the diverse cultures and customs people bring when they settle here. United States is the country that has the most diversity of races, religions, languages, and cultures in the world. (Messerli, 2008) Nowadays, businesses highly benefit from hiring employees with diverse cultural backgrounds. The new ideas and perspectives they bring into the company are highly valuable to the employers. Immigration “gives a global perspective to the social and economic growth og the society, thus widening the horizons of the development.” (Oak, n.d.) Many multinational companies have expanded their businesses to the United States. Besides placing Americans to the newly created jobs, they also bring employees from their own countries. Those employees are needed so the company can keep its identity and corporate culture in the new country. Eliminating or decreasing legal immigration only will stimulate illegal immigration. Taking away the opportunity of the people to come to the United States freely will increase the chances for them to come here illegally. Opponents to immigration should consider the fact that legal immigrants pay for taxes and are usually well educated people. “Since they don’t have to hide, they are more likely to assimilate with other Americans and adopt the culture.” (Messerli, 2008) There is a myth that immigration creates overcrowding. There are some cities which are over populated and some which are not but overall the population of the United States is evenly distributed. Manhattan, for example, is the most densely populated spot in the world as well as the wealthiest. The reason people choose to live there is because of the many economic opportunities it provides and no one is tempted to leave New York and settle in a less populated area. This is a vivid example of the benefits immigration brings to this country. Conclusion