What Are The Pros And Cons Of Sponsoring Immigrants

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There are people who aren’t fully educated on the topic of immigration. This can lead to a naive view of a facet of their lives and terrible misconceptions on their entire presence. Many of these misconceptions are inherently negative; they concentrate into unsightly slums, the people can’t contribute to society because they don’t care, they bring their country’s problems with them. The truth is, these people are coming to seek a better life, and more opportunities to have that better life. Because people already have misguided views, many of these immigrants or even their children don’t get as fair a chance as born-citizens in America. Sponsoring these immigrants will give them the motivation and peace of mind to pursue better career opportunities, …show more content…

That’s nearly the population of California and New York combined. A big fear is that these immigrants will not get legal jobs and take advantage of government-funded public programs without paying back for it. But sponsoring a family, giving them a place to stay, and showing where and how to learn about America will ensure that they are legally here and contributing. Showing immigrants how to recognize when they are being taken advantage of will allow them to be a self-sufficient citizen able to support them and their family. Making sure employers are held accountable to pay fair wages will reduce the opposition to them from citizens who were just as eligible for the job. Most jobs born-Americans are not willing to work will most-likely be filled by the immigrants, allowing for a bolstered economy and services. By ensuring they are paying taxes and legally contributing to America will make sure the economy isn’t undermined. The sponsors will be responsible for providing housing, whether on their own property or another, they must at least be living legally and in healthy

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