Well, even before Haiti, the US has been the number one destination for immigrants. It is a fact that this country was formed by immigrants. In the beginning, there were people from European descent making their way to the US. Now there are people from almost every corner of the earth trying to make a brighter future for their loved ones, just as the people in the past did. Right now the US is not the only country going trough rough economic times. This is just a worldwide problem. I don't think immigrants cause economic problems to this nation. On the contrary, I believe they are the future of this country.
The History of the United States is a reminder that this country was formed by immigrants who wanted a better future. They came and still come from every part of the world with the desire to succeed. Today there are 12 million illegal immigrants living in the United States (Pawlick and Finley). Both the Bush and Obama administrations haven't been able to come up with an agreement on how to deal with these people who are in this situation . One thing is certain; the future of this Nation will need immigrants. As population grows and baby boomers begin to retire, the immigrants will make a difference in the labor force of the United States. It is estimated that in 20 years immigrants will be the majority of the labor force of the US . Furthermore , in the next four decades immigrants will make up 60 percent of the population growth in the US (Pawlick and Finley). The growth of a population is an key factor for the economy of this and any nation.
Pawlick, Peter and Laura Finley. “Point: Amnesty for Illegal Immigrant Is a Practical and
Just Solution.” Point of View: Immigration Restrictions (2009). Point of View
Reference Center. Web. 28 Jan. 2010.
Fortunately for the illegal immigrants, they have the same rights as we all do because of the US Constitution. Most American people believe because the immigrants are illegal they don't pay taxes. Furthermore, most American believe illegal immigrants are wasting the economic resources of this country. On Tuesday February the second, I had the chance hold an interview with a person in in charge of Caval Tax Services. During the interview, Ana Caval explained to me how much the businesses has been expanded during the last 10 years or so. Ana also explained that not only legal residents or citizens of this country do the tax services on her business, but also the so-called "Illegals". Anybody today can do taxes. Illegal immigrants can get a number, an Individual Taxpayer Identification number or (Itin).This works if the person doesn't have a real social security number. This Itin number is a real form which is authorized by the US Government. After receiving the application from the undocumented person, Uncle Sam will send the Itin number so the taxes can be done. This comes to show us that people are also paying their taxes as well as doing the income return. Ana also explained that staring this year the people with Itin numbers won't be able to get a return of money when declaring rent or property taxes.This last information, makes one think that all that money goes straight to the pockets of the state government.
Caval, Ana. Personal Interview. 2 February 2010.
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