The Need for Less Restrictive Immigration
Immigration research paper HIST 448
San Francisco State University
The Need for Less Restrictive Immigration
Immigration is a contentious issue around the globe including the United States.
There are many reasons why people move to other nations, for instance, some move to
other nations because of war and antagonistic reasons, others move in search of better
work environments and job opportunities abroad. Besides, some individuals move in
search of a better place to live and others consider immigration as a way of escape for
the poor people. Many people have come to live out their dreams in America since
America's colonization; however, fear and discrimination make the United States
government restrict the inflow of immigrants (Walter & Ewing, 2012). There are both
pros and cons of immigration and this paper seeks to look at some facts pertinent to
immigration.
Firstly, immigration does not have many negative effects, as people tend to think
it does. One of the major fears that people worry about is the illegal immigrants who
take low wage jobs for low prices, making the wages so low (Vegas, 2020). Besides,
people fear that less strict immigration policies will lead to an influx of illegal immigrants,
as seen during the Amnesty of 1986, where a large number of illegal immigrants moved
into the US.
Americans and American business owners benefit economically from immigrants
who come to work in the US. For instance, companies in the US benefit from
