| Illegal Immigrant Facts | |||
| Native Country | Number of Immigrants | Total Percent | Change in % (From 2000 - 2006) |
| Mexico | 6,570,000 | 57% | 69% |
| El Salvador | 510,000 | 4% | 9% |
| Guatemala | 430,000 | 4% | 8% |
| Philippines | 280,000 | 2% | 4% |
| Honduras | 280,000 | 2% | 5% |
| India | 270,000 | 2% | 5% |
-This is a table showing how many illegal immigrants therer actually are in the United States today and which country they come from. This can actually help benefit us because now we know where they are coming from and what rate which will help the United States realize what borders need increases of security in.
- While experts hold up their contribution to the tax system as a benefit to the country, the fact remain that tax payments from illegal immigrants is equal to only 28% of the tax paid by citizens.
- According to the Center for Immigration Studies, illegal immigration facts point towards a rise of almost 56% in the population of the country, primarily due to rise in the number of immigrants.
- According to the Center for American Progress, an astronomical amount of USD 41 billion is spent on the deportation of illegal immigrants ever year.
- Estimates will tell you that almost 40% of illegal immigrants have been held for violent crimes.
- Estimates also suggest that cities that have the most inflow of illegal immigrants have an unemployment rate that is twice the rate as in other cities, have a crime rate that is 40% higher, and have 40% more people under the poverty line.
- Almost one in every ten people living in the United States is an illegal immigrant.
Nair, Tulika. "Illegal Immigration Facts." buzzle.com. N.p., 9 July 2010. Web.
13 Oct. 2010. <http://www.buzzle.com/articles/
illegal-immigration-facts.html>.
No comments:
Post a Comment