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Make a list of 10 thines you know
about immigrants and immigration
in America

User Stenyg
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1. There are 41 million foreign-born individuals living in the United States.

2. The majority of the foreign-born are from Latin America and Asia, with a small number arriving from Europe and Africa.

3. Latinos and Asian Americans are a growing segment of the American electorate.

4. Across the country, there are over 904,000 LGBT adult immigrants.

5. Immigrants play a significant role in the U.S. economy.

6. There were 11.2 million undocumented immigrants in the United States as of January 2012.

7. As of March 2015, close to 750,000 people have applied for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, program, and 665,000 people have had their applications approved.

8. An additional 5 million parents and DREAMers will receive temporary work permits and relief from deportations under the deferred action programs.

9. The deferred action programs will significantly boost the U.S. economy.

10. Undocumented immigrants paid $11.84 billion in state and local taxes in 2012.

Step-by-step explanation:

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Step-by-step explanation:

¾ of the U.S. Population: Naturalized Citizens and Authorized Residents Combined. ...

80% of Immigrants Come from Asia or Latin America.

The Economy Grows at an Increasing Rate.

High-skilled Immigrations Encourages Innovation.

Additionally, They Push For More Job Availability.

U.S. Immigration Does Not Account For Crime Rates

Immigrants Often Start Their Own Businesses

More Immigrant Men Come To The U.S. Compared To Immigrant Women

Immigrants Are More Likely To Receive A Doctorate Than Natives

Children Of Immigrants Will Most Likely Work In The Same Occupations As Children Of Natives

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