Immigration What if conditions in your country made it imperative to flee to someone else’s?
IMMIGRATION
Why should we care about immigration?
Illegal immigration is a genuinely national issue, and resolving it requires a national commitment not just on health care but also border control, law enforcement and other resources. -Jon Kyl Read more: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/keywords/immigration_2.html#ixzz1JPu1dQWW Immigration’s Definition is the action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country. Every state, every country, every continent deals with immigration; whether it be illegal or legal. Problems? Immigrants from all over the world may have Every country in the World has problems with immigration. Over populating, can’t keep up with the rising demand of food, and jobs are being taken away from citizens are just a few of the many problems being created by immigration.
Did you know: o The United States has a total of 38,355,000 immigrants. o China has 3,852,000 immigrants. o The country with the least amount of immigrants is Niue, with only 100 immigrants.
problems coming to a new country, even if it’s only to visit. There are many steps that must be done to leave a country and to enter another. Passports and ID’s are required and must be correct. Some countries frown upon any immigration and especially focus on illegal immigrants. They punish illegal immigrants by taking them hostage or even killing them. All along the countries are borders you must get through to leave and come in through. Every border has guards that are supposed to keep an eye on it at all times, and yet illegal immigrants still get through. People’s money goes into these borders and yet there are immigrants coming in and stealing jobs from the people of that country. Illegal immigration problems started when people started fighting for the rights they should have. Which include birth rights, or fighting in an American war with American soldiers. Many problems still are faced today and are increasingly getting worse.
Where does this happen? Unfortunately, immigration happens all over the world. The picture below shows the amount of immigrant population from darkest (being the most amount of people) to lightest (being the least amount).
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The United States has more than 20% of all immigration that occurs in the world? The US is deemed a country that brings change upon a person’s life. People around the world have moved here for a better chance at life. The nick-name “Melting Pot” was given to the US because of the large amount of immigration. Next leading is Russia with a much lower 6%. A list created by the World Population Policies showed that there are 186,579,300 immigrants in different countries throughout the world.
This happens in almost every country. It isn't just the United States that constantly attains immigrants. It’s unfortunate that people in the world need to move just to feed their families. Most immigration occurs because of poor living. This is because the government in their home country does not act upon giving their citizens a proper life. These people want to feed their families and provide a better life for them in their country. Wouldn’t you do the same thing if you were in their situation?
Mexico Population-112,468,855 Total area-1,972,550 Capitol-Mexico City Language-Spanish Religion-97% Roman Catholic Location-located in North America bordered by U.S to the North, Belize and Guatemala Mortality rate-17%
How bad do living conditions have to be for people to leave their homes and families know for something better? History-Mexico
Mexican workers immigrated to the U.S to work in fields where the immigrants worked. The immigrant population in the U.S grew dramatically in 1880-1890. After the Mexican revolution in 1910 the government was not successful in improving Mexicans lives. In 1924 U.S border control was created and immigrants were defined as illegal immigrants. As American government felt the need such as World War II migrant workers could still cross the border. The government resisted putting restrictions and regulations on border control.
Life expectancy-Male-73 yrs female-79 Access to clean waterMexican government wants to invest 21 billion dollars into making sure 97% of population has access Literacy rate-93% Doctor to patient ratio-1 to 230 8.2 % of population living on fewer than 2 dollars a day
Did you Know? Mexico is number 5 in world oil production Largest population in all Latin America Mexico’s debt is 34 billion dollars Within the next year 70 billion people will retire
What is the current climate in Mexico? Right now, Mexican emigration rates are as high as ever. Poverty, governmental corruption, and violence have all but severed the hopes of happiness in Mexico. The emigrants choose to come to America to help their children have better lives, or to pursue the “American dream.” However, even today Mexican immigrants either find themselves working for far less than minimum wage, or facing discrimination for showing national pride. They left their countries, came to American seeking refuge and prosperity, and now they are treated as if they were diseased. It is downright disgraceful to think that a man is worth less than another man just based upon his location at birth. For an immigrant to choose to lose their heritage just to give their children a better life is an ultimate sacrifice and a most commendable deed. And yet, even now there are men and women that would have them charged and deported.
How do we solve the immigration issue? The Mexican government should reform, restructure, and revive their system so that the corruption and poverty that run madly throughout the country can be solved. They should also create more security for employment in their country so that the opportunity for Mexican citizens will be equal to all, and then they will have their very own, “Mexican dream.”
Francisco’s Story Francisco is an undocumented Mexican immigrant bright to the United States at the age of five. He works hard and hopes to become a schoolteacher someday, but conservative politicians and big businesses would like to see otherwise. Francisco had no choice in moving to the United States, but he is here and all he knows of the world is American culture. If he were to “Go back to Mexico” he would be an outcast in an alien society. He has lived his entire life in a different culture and for all intents and purposes, this 24 year-old is as American as you or I. He is quoted saying, “What is the difference between race and being a magician?” Francisco asked. “They both create illusions.” He is noting that illegal immigrants are scapegoats for politicians to look like heroes to a society of ignorant isolationists. The American people are unaware of the hardworking individuals behind the smokescreen name of “Illegal Immigrant.” Modern day Americans only hear the negative stereotype, instead of the troubled, hardworking individuals just trying to get by. If Francisco was brought to America at such a young age that he was unable to make decisions for himself, he should not be responsible for the adverse complications of his arrival. Instead he should be granted the same liberties that a normal American is. If he were able to go to school, get a degree, and becomes successful; he could then pay taxes on that income and become a member of American society.
American Culture. The United States is a nation of immigrants. The country is open to a very diverse population in culture, religion, and social structure. The country has seen rich culture and civilization expand due to talented, ambitious, and hard working foreigners. Unfortunately, illegal and disruptive outsiders have endangered nation security.
The Issue Over population o The whole world is experiencing over population. Hurts America even more with immigrants flooding in. Unemployment o Citizens struggle to compete for jobs with immigrants. Threat of terrorism and crime from illegal immigrants o Illegal immigrants are not allowed to work due to strict policies and requirements. o They are pressured into crimes due to lack of income from no job. o Since America is known for the “Land of Opportunity� some immigrants expect an easier life. Finding out life in America is still difficult or possibly even harder than before. The frustration and disappointment may lead to violence and crime.
Issues Immigrant Families Face Immigrant parents may experience unemployment, discrimination, and social isolation, and may fear that their children will lose their cultural heritage. Immigrant families living in poverty may lack adequate housing and/or access to healthcare and education. Immigrant parents often face language barriers. 2004: Number of Immigrants coming to the United States
What the Government could to do
More security along the borders. Fine countries for allowing citizens to migrate illegally. Allow more immigrants a legal citizenship so it is easier to keep track of all the immigrants.
Origin of Country Total Mexico India Philippines China, People’s Republic Vietnam Dominican Republic El Salvador Cuba Korea Colombia Other Countries
Total 946,142 175,364 70,116 57,827 51,156 31,514 30,492 29,795 20,488 19,766 18,678 440,946
What should you do? You decide! Take action to stand for it or against it.
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