Is immigration good?

Immigration is when people move from one country to another for more than just a short stay. People become migrants for all kinds of reasons, whether retirement, love, study, or fleeing war or persecution (we call these last people refugees). One of the biggest (and most controversial) groups are economic migrants. read more

In fact, in many cases, data overwhelmingly supports why legal immigration is good for creating more jobs, medical resources, and academic achievements. For example, the Association of American Medical Colleges has warned that a ban on immigrants will only increase the shortage of doctors in America. read more

Meanwhile, business leaders are more united than ever on one issue: the importance of fixing America’s immigration system for the long term. The economic case to do so is powerful and clear. read more