Migration in USA
- 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
- 11.5 unauthorised immigrants (5.6 million Mexican
- patterns
- immigrants = 13% total pop
- mexico is main contributor (28%)
- positive immigration policy
- green card
- high and low skilled employment ops
- immigrants = 13% total pop
- 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
- contribute economy + services through taxes
- take low paid jobs - unattractive
- Challenges
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