Immigration to the USA

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Immigration  to the USA

Arfan Rauf

Immigration to the USA is seen as one of the main political issues today. Its impact is widely debated. This essay will discuss the view that immigration continues to be a good thing in the USA.

   Immigration is seen as a good thing in the USA because of the role of immigration through history. The USA was founded by immigration who helped to shape the its culture and it would be a mistake to close the door. For example, in almost all big US cities there is a chinatown which gives Americans access to Chinese foods, cultures etc

   But many Americans fell that their culture is being overwhelmed by immigrants. In Los Angeles, it is a minority-majority, where Hispanics not Whites are the largest group. For example, street signs are often in Spanish as well as English in many areas of Los Angeles and shops are often catering for Hispanic rather than American tastes.

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Whilst immigration has added to American culture throughout history, many now feel it has gone too far and fear a “takeover”.

Another reason why immigration is seen as a good thing in the USA is because employers want cheap labour. And as immigrants are willing to work for low wages which in comparison with their country of origin is a relatively high wage, this can help employers reduce their costs and offer cheaper prices for goods and services. For Example, in Texas and California, immigrants are vital for the economies of these areas.

   However, on the other ...

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