Migration in USA

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  • Created by: 14whifre
  • Created on: 05-05-21 14:42
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  • Migration in an AC - USA
    • Challenges
      • 11.5 unauthorised immigrants (5.6 million Mexican
        • US Department of Homeland Security tightened borders - more border control
      • uneve progress of integration of immigrants into society
        • more people experiencing social inequalities
      • supply of resources isue where immigrant population is concentrated eg. water supply in southern california
    • patterns
      • immigrants = 13% total pop
        • mexico is main contributor (28%)
      • positive immigration policy
        • green card
        • high and low skilled employment ops
    • Opportunities
      • take low paid jobs - unattractive
        • 31% mexicans = low paid (maids)
        • 25% mexicans = construction
      • immigration policy aimed at high skilled + educated
        • 73% indian migrants employed in business/science
      • mostly working age
        • contribute economy + services through taxes
          • increase GDP

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