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sociology Since the change in U.S. immigration policy during the 1960s to encourage immigration of relatives of U.S. residents and people with desirable skills, where have a majority of immigrants originated from?

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Latin America and Asia.

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The immigration policies of the united states were influenced by the public opinion who saw immigrants as a threat to job employment, polluting the cultural identity of the United States. Before the 1960's preference was given to the European immigrants as they were seemed to more civilized however trend changed since the 1960's where Asian and Latin American immigrants have increased considerably. Skilled labor from the Asian countries is in demand In the Unites States. Mexico joining border with the United States provide a secure path to immigrants' entry into the United States.

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