The Issue of Immigration in the U.S.

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The issue of immigration in the U.S. has been subject to debate for a long period. Some Americans are quick to indicate that immigrants are taking advantage of the welfare systems in place. This is a myth that has been becoming popular, with even elected officials proposing the need to restrict legal immigration to ensure that immigrants cannot “come to America and sign up for welfare.” However, this is a misleading notion given that immigrants are less likely to utilize welfare programs and in most instances, they even do not qualify for the welfare benefits. Immigrants do not come to the U.S. aiming to benefit from welfare. In most cases, the authorities require potential immigrants to prove that they are financially stab...