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Should America Welcome Immigrants?Another night has fallen. It is cold, yet you have no blanket. You are hungry, but food is scarce. The little money you have saved for this journey has long been stolen; you do not know when you will eat next. When was the last time you stopped to sleep? When was the last time you took a decent shower? All you know is that you must keep going to find a better life. These conditions cannot even begin to describe those which many immigrants face on a daily basis. Immigrants make this strenuous journey from their countries in search of the “American Dream,” freedom from persecution, and the chance to build a new life for their families, among other reasons. Recently, the stigma surrounding immigrants has become a controversial topic of American politics wherein phrases such as “Build A Wall” and “We Are All Immigrants” have become the norm. The number of immigrants coming to America, both documented and undocumented, only rises as time passes. While there is good reason for American citizens to oppose this influx of immigrants, let us consider the innocent intentions of these people who have traveled across the globe to enter our country.The most common argument made against immigration states that immigrants will take American jobs from the citizens who have resided in the country their entire life. These immigrants may not yet pay taxes, and therefore should not have the opportunity to find jobs like American taxpayers do. Our own president even expresses his disapproval of immigration, essentially referring to immigrants as economic burdens. In his 2019 State of the Union Address, Trump states that “working-class Americans are left to pay the price for mass illegal migration: reduced jobs, lower wages, overburdened schools, hospitals that are so crowded you can’t get in, increased crime, and a depleted social safety net.” His detailed elaboration implies that immigrants steal jobs from native-born citizens and cause a chain reaction of devastating events. This point is valid, as there are only so many jobs that can be offered within a country. Surely the citizens who were born and pay taxes in that country should be able to find jobs without contest. It should not be forgotten, however, that America has a massive economy with a diverse selection of job positions needing to be filled. As the population of America grows, so does the need for certain jobs, such as constructions workers, city designers, or energy conservation experts, to name a few. Many immigrants have unique skills to offer a job. Nevertheless, it is typical to see immigrants take whatever job opening is available to them at the time, no matter the conditions. If no one else wanted these strenuous jobs, could it not be beneficial to have someone fill the position? In fact, the National Immigration Forum estimates that in 2012, “undocumented workers represented 5.6 percent of the U.S. workforce,” meaning that the removal of these immigrants would have devastating effects on the United States economy (Kosten). As a result, the removal of these undocumented workers “would translate to a reduction in private sector output of between $381.5 billion and $623.2 billion annually” (Kosten). As you can see, America actually relies heavily on the economic contributions of immigrants. Furthermore, the chances of an immigrant becoming an American taxpayer could increase tremendously if they have a stable job in their life. Even so, American immigrants, both documented and undocumented, already pay a surprisingly large sum of money in taxes. The National Immigration Forum culminated data from the U.S. Census and other factual sources to estimate that immigrants contributed a total of $328 billion in state, local, and federal taxes in 2014 alone (Kosten). Out of that amount, a hefty $11.7 billion was contributed by undocumented immigrants towards state and local taxes (Kosten). Besides, the numerous businesses founded by immigrants generate advantageous results for the United States economy. In one study done to research the effects of immigrant business, it was found that they “are 60 percent more likely to export,” resulting in a huge boost for the United States economy (Bluestein). All around, immigrants contribute to the economics of the United States in a positive way. It is helpful to consider both sides of the argument in order to clearly decide where you stand. Some argue that the so-called “American Dream” is not as feasible for immigrants to attain as it may appear. They argue that America has many deterring obstacles that keep immigrants from becoming as successful as they had originally hoped for. Among poverty and homelessness, the hope of equal opportunity and rising to prosperity can be shattered in a heartbeat, especially when immigrants are significantly more likely to be poor in comparison to American citizens. In reality, “the poverty rate for foreign-born persons was 18.4 percent in 2013, compared to 13.4 percent for the native-born” (Waters). This can prove to be quite a discouraging statistic for hopeful immigrants. What many do not take into account, however, are the conditions which many of these success-searching immigrants have left behind. While America can seem terrible at times to the citizens who reside within it, to immigrants, the possibilities offered in America are more than could ever be dreamed of. We often take for granted the immense opportunities and rights we are given at birth. America’s system of natural born constitutional rights is far more fortunate than could be said of other countries around the world. Nations around the globe suffer from widespread poverty, disease, political oppression, and violent persecution unlike anything the citizens of America could imagine. In addition, the chance for immigrants to make a living for themselves in America is a lot greater than in their home countries. As we have seen earlier, immigrant businesses generate great success in the name of the United States economy. Research reveals that “despite accounting for only about 13 percent of the population, immigrants now start more than a quarter of new businesses” in all of the United States, creating a tremendous $775 billion in 2010 from business sales (Bluestein). These inspiring stories of success are what cause immigrants to seek the American Dream, even in the face of adversity. When we take this into consideration, it is easy to see why an estimated 44 million immigrants, including 11 million undocumented immigrants, have resided in the United States in recent years (Zong). America provides a decently equal opportunity for immigrants to escape the situation of their home country in search of a fresh start.Others further argue that immigrants should either enter our country legally or not at all. This argument is completely reasonable; being a legal, law-abiding citizen is an important part of maintaining a stable country. Even President Trump agrees that immigrants “have to come in legally,” as only “legal immigrants enrich our nation and strengthen our society.” Furthermore, our legal system of allowing documented immigrants into our country is a method of keeping track of the magnitude of immigration in a particular year. It is also important to remember, however, that America legally allows refugees and asylum seekers into the country. Refugees and asylum seekers are people who are forced out of their home country due to uninhabitable circumstances such as war, natural disaster, persecution, or political violence. While not all immigrants fall under this category, a great number do come in search of safety in America. In the 2016 fiscal year alone, “an estimated 115,399 affirmative asylum applications were filed with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)” (Zong). Who knows how many more immigrants were not considered refugees simply because they could not file an application? As a great country with countless freedoms to offer, we should allow those in need to enter our country, as it is legally their right to do so. Another solution to the problem could be offering immigrants a more efficient path to legal citizenship. Currently, gaining legal citizenship can be a lengthy struggle for immigrants, as it takes a large amount of time, funds, and patience to complete the process. Even the process of applying for an American visa is an inefficient, cruel process. Visa applications from over twenty years ago could just now be processed in 2019 (Zong). The Migration Policy Institute notes that “in February 2018, the U.S. government was still processing some family-sponsored visa applications dating to October 1994, and some employment-related visa applications from December 2006” (Zong). The painstakingly long process through which immigrants attempt to achieve a limited legal status has become unfeasible. Additionally, as of November 2017, there were an estimated 4.7 million immigrants waiting for the visa application in order to even apply (Zong). Where are these millions of immigrants expected to wait while their applications take decades to be processed? By giving immigrants a better chance to become a legal citizen, we can compromise between both sides of this argument.Lastly, we must not forget that America was built by a nation of immigrants. The country that we think of today, filled with its immense freedoms, opportunities, and diversity, all began with the immigration of people of different origins. Since the beginning of American civilization, immigrants have been met with glaring hypocrisy. Patricia Smith from the Junior Scholastic Magazine comments on how early American citizens “admitted millions of people because [they] needed their labor, their talents, their bodies, to settle [their] vast territories and work in [their] factories. At the same time, [they] resisted their presence.” The tendency of Americans to oppose immigration is not new, but it certainly shows a great number of double standards. It is important to recognize how the “American Melting Pot” has enriched our culture with the knowledge and innovations of the greatest immigrants in history. Albert Einstein and Nikola Tesla, to name a couple, were both American immigrants who helped shape the country which we reside in today. The next ground-breaking doctor, mathematician, scientist, or politician could be among the immigrants searching to pursue the educational or economic opportunities offered to them in America. It is evident that throughout the years, immigrants have sparked extraordinary change in the lives of Americans. Most significantly, immigrants have grown “racial, ethnic, and religious diversity in the U.S. population,” increasing “intergroup contact” and transforming “American communities and institutions” (Waters). The bad connotation some Americans have associated with immigrants could stand to be reevaluated. These immigrants do not mean to harm other American citizens, they wish for a fresh start, a once-in-a-lifetime chance at the “American Dream,” and stable ground for their family to thrive. Some immigrants come to America due to horrible conditions in their own country. We should consider it an honor that thousands wish to live in the country which we call home and we should open our doors to those searching for protection. The immigrants who have entered America contribute to why our country is so great. Therefore, we must reflect on our history of immigration to understand that immigrants diversify American culture and offer new ideas, no matter the situation they have left behind in their previous country.If you think of the people you know, the chances of them being an immigrant, or having a family member who is an immigrant, are relatively high. Immigration is deeply rooted in the foundation and flow of our country. Many immigrants walk among us every day, yet we often do not realize it. These immigrants are people; they deserve the same fair treatment that any other American citizen receives. My grandmother, an immigrant herself, taught me to “treat others the way you wish to be treated.” Respectful, accepting attitudes could make all the difference in this controversial topic of immigration. There are reasons for why American citizens oppose more immigrants entering the country, but if we spread our arms a little bit wider, America as a whole becomes a stronger nation.Works CitedBluestein, Adam. "The Most Entrepreneurial Group in America Wasn't Born in America." Inc, vol. 37, no. 1, Feb. 2015, p. 44. EBSCOhost, search.login.aspx?direct=true&db=f6h&AN=101435540&site=ehost-live.Kosten, Dan, and Maurice Belanger. "Immigrants as Economic Contributors: Immigrant Tax Contributions and Spending Power." National Immigration Forum, 6 Sept. 2018, article/immigrants-as-economic-contributors-immigrant-tax-contributions-and-spending-power/. Accessed 10 Feb. 2019.Smith, Patricia. "The Great Immigration Debate." Junior Scholastic, vol. 120, no. 9, Feb. 2018, p. 10. EBSCOhost, search.login.aspx?direct=true&db=f6h&AN=128112186&site=ehost-live.Trump, Donald John. "State of the Union Address." State of the Union, 5 Feb. 2019, House Chamber, Washington D.C. Address transcript.Waters, Mary, and Marisa Pineau. The Integration of Immigrants into American Society. National Academy of Sciences, 2015. The National Academies Press, National Academy of Sciences, doi:10.17226/21746. Accessed 14 Feb. 2019.Zong, Jie, et al. "Frequently Requested Statistics on Immigrants and Immigration in the United States." Migration Policy Institute, 8 Feb. 2018, article/frequently-requested-statistics-immigrants-and-immigration-united-states. Accessed 12 Feb. 2019.Site# 1: Migration Policy InstitutePurposeWhat is the purpose of the site? ExplainThe purpose of the site is to give factual data about the patterns of migration and immigrants in general.Author’s IntentWhat is the domain?The domain is .org.Who created the site and what knowledge do they have?Three authors wrote this website. They have the knowledge of in-depth research on immigrants and migrant data.What contact information is given?The authors leave their Twitter and Facebook, on which they have further contact information.BiasDoes the content give only one side of an issue? If so, do they hide their bias?This article does not have any bias because it a website solely devoted to stating factual information.Does their bias impact the usefulness of the information? Explain.Because there is no bias in this website, it does not affect the quality of the information.ContentIs the site accurate complete, well-written and relevant? Explain.Yes. The site was written shortly over a year ago and is very concise yet detailed. The information covers a wide selection of facts.Is the site up-to-date? When was the site last updated?The site is up-to-date. It was written in 2018.Do most of the links on the page lead to relevant information? Explain.The links on the page lead to the factual sources where the research was found. The links lead to government websites or census data, where facts and reports can be found.Are there mistakes in spelling or word usage?There are no mistakes in spelling or word usage.DesignIs the information presented in a clear and organized fashion? Explain.The information is presented under various categories and sub-categories, where the information is well presented and organized.Do any graphics, video or audio add to the content or distract? Explain.The graphics and pictures used in the site help to present the data in a uniform manner and to convey the entire message to the reader in one chart.Do ads interfere with the content?There are no ads on this website.Final EvaluationGive your final evaluation of the site. Is the site a truthful and reliable source of information? Explain.This website is a great source of information. The site is truthful and contains factual evidence for my argument.Site# 2: The National Academies PressPurposeWhat is the purpose of the site? ExplainThe purpose of this site is to provide online, site-written books about topics relevant to the world.Author’s IntentWhat is the domain?The domain is .edu.Who created the site and what knowledge do they have?The site was created by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. They have knowledge about relevant world topics.What contact information is given?Social media and further contact information is given.BiasDoes the content give only one side of an issue? If so, do they hide their bias?The content does not include bias. The book simply summarizes various reports given on aspects of immigrant life.Does their bias impact the usefulness of the information? Explain.Because there is no bias in this website, it does not affect the quality of the information.ContentIs the site accurate complete, well-written and relevant? Explain.The book is very eloquent and well spoken. The site reports on surveys done about immigrants in a detailed manner.Is the site up-to-date? When was the site last updated?The site is up-to-date. The book was written in 2015, but the website was last updated in 2019 to accommodate advances.Do most of the links on the page lead to relevant information? Explain.There are no links on the page because the website displays the transcript of a book.Are there mistakes in spelling or word usage?There are no mistakes in spelling or word usage.DesignIs the information presented in a clear and organized fashion? Explain.The information is organized under different categories. The format is simple and easy to understand.Do any graphics, video or audio add to the content or distract? Explain.There are no graphics, video, or audio.Do ads interfere with the content?There are no ads on this website.Final EvaluationGive your final evaluation of the site. Is the site a truthful and reliable source of information? Explain.This site is a reliable source of information. It is plain, simple, and presents detailed information.Site# 3: The White HousePurposeWhat is the purpose of the site? ExplainThe purpose of this site is to present current government data or speech transcripts.Author’s IntentWhat is the domain?The domain is .gov.Who created the site and what knowledge do they have?The site is created by workers in the government. They have knowledge about current events and world occurrences.What contact information is given?You are able to contact the creators, but no direct contact information is given because the site is exclusive.BiasDoes the content give only one side of an issue? If so, do they hide their bias?The content is not biased. The content includes official government documents and data. The speeches themselves may be biased based on whoever is speaking at the time. In that case, the bias is evident.Does their bias impact the usefulness of the information? Explain.The bias, if any, in no way affects the usefulness of the information.ContentIs the site accurate complete, well-written and relevant? Explain.The site is concise, factual, and well-written.Is the site up-to-date? When was the site last updated?The site is updated everyday as new government information is released.Do most of the links on the page lead to relevant information? Explain.There are no links on the page.Are there mistakes in spelling or word usage?There are no mistakes in spelling or word usage.DesignIs the information presented in a clear and organized fashion? Explain.The information is presented under distinct categories, in which the information is further broken down into sub-categories. All of the information is organized.Do any graphics, video or audio add to the content or distract? Explain.The graphics, video, and audio present the official government information in another form. Often times pictures and videos are from the event at which the information was presented.Do ads interfere with the content?There are no ads on this website.Final EvaluationGive your final evaluation of the site. Is the site a truthful and reliable source of information? Explain.This is site is highly factual and reliable as the information is directly from government offices. This site is extremely trustworthy.NotecardsUnpiledImmigrants FamiliesSource:Zong, Jie, et al. "Frequently Requested Statistics on Immigrants and Immigration in the United States." Migration Policy Institute, 8 Feb. 2018, article/frequently-requested-statistics-immigrants-and-immigration-united-states. Accessed 12 Feb. 2019.URL: HYPERLINK "" \h :"Between October 2017 and January 2018, the most recent period for which data are available, the U.S. Border Patrol apprehended 14,444 unaccompanied children (UACs) and 25,628 family units (defined as a parent, typically a mother, traveling with children) along the Southwest border. "Paraphrase:Tens of thousands of children and family units have journeyed through Latin America to the Southwest border in order to enter America.My Ideas:This quote shows how determined immigrant parents are to give a better life to their children. I will include this quote in my paragraph about the American Dream in order to show the determination and will of immigrants to provide for their family.History:Created by: anonon 02/12/2019 03:57 PM____________________________________________________________________________________________________American DreamImmigrant StatisticsSource:Zong, Jie, et al. "Frequently Requested Statistics on Immigrants and Immigration in the United States." Migration Policy Institute, 8 Feb. 2018, article/frequently-requested-statistics-immigrants-and-immigration-united-states. Accessed 12 Feb. 2019.URL: HYPERLINK "" \h :"More than 43.7 million immigrants resided in the United States in 2016, accounting for 13.5 percent of the total U.S. population of 323.1 million, according to American Community Survey (ACS) data.""The Migration Policy Institute estimated 11 million unauthorized immigrants resided in the United States in 2014."Paraphrase:As of 2016, immigrants compromised roughly 13.5% of the total population, or about 43.7 residents. Currently, undocumented immigrants make up about 11 million of the United States population.My Ideas:I'm going to use these statistics in my paragraph about the American Dream in order to highlight the staggering number of immigrants risking the journey to come to America, despite hardships.History:Created by: anonon 02/12/2019 03:48 PM____________________________________________________________________________________________________Immigrant EntrepreneursSource:Bluestein, Adam. "The Most Entrepreneurial Group in America Wasn't Born in America." Inc, vol. 37, no. 1, Feb. 2015, p. 44. EBSCOhost, search.login.aspx?direct=true&db;=f6h&AN;=101435540&site;=ehost-live.URL: HYPERLINK "" \h :"Despite accounting for only about 13 percent of the population, immigrants now start more than a quarter of new businesses in this country. Fast-growing ones, too?€”more than 20 percent of the 2014 Inc. 500 CEOs are immigrants.""In 2010, immigrant-owned businesses generated more than $775 billion in sales. If immigrant America were a stock, you?€?d be an idiot not to buy it."Paraphrase:Immigrant businesses are booming.My Ideas:These quotes shows proof of the American Dream for immigrants and a reason why so many immigrants are inspired to come to come to the United States in search of jobs - so many immigrants are successful.History:Created by: anonon 02/14/2019 08:26 AM____________________________________________________________________________________________________False HopeSource:Waters, Mary, and Marisa Pineau. The Integration of Immigrants into American Society. National Academy of Sciences, 2015. The National Academies Press, National Academy of Sciences, doi:10.17226/21746. Accessed 14 Feb. 2019.URL: HYPERLINK "" \l "5" \h :"Immigrants are more likely to be poor than the native-born, even though their labor force participation rates are higher and they work longer hours on average. The poverty rate for foreign-born persons was 18.4 percent in 2013, compared to 13.4 percent for the native-born."Paraphrase:Immigrants are more likely to be poor.My Ideas:I will use this as a counterclaim in my paragraph about the American Dream.History:Created by: anonon 02/14/2019 12:21 PM____________________________________________________________________________________________________Built on ImmigrantsEarly Immigrant HypocrisySource:Smith, Patricia. "The Great Immigration Debate." Junior Scholastic, vol. 120, no. 9, Feb. 2018, p. 10. EBSCOhost, search.login.aspx?direct=true&db;=f6h&AN;=128112186&site;=ehost-live.URL: HYPERLINK "" \h :"'We have admitted millions of people because we needed their labor, their talents, their bodies, to settle our vast territories and work in our factories. At the same time, we?€?ve resisted their presence.'"Paraphrase:The hypocrisy of Americans towards immigrants.This quote refers to early immigrants from the past.My Ideas:This quote will fit in my last paragraph about how the United States is a nation built by immigrants. This will give a little bit of background/depth to my argument and explain the double standards that Americans have with immigrants.History:Created by: anonon 02/14/2019 08:46 AM____________________________________________________________________________________________________Diversifying AmericaSource:Waters, Mary, and Marisa Pineau. The Integration of Immigrants into American Society. National Academy of Sciences, 2015. The National Academies Press, National Academy of Sciences, doi:10.17226/21746. Accessed 14 Feb. 2019.URL: HYPERLINK "" \l "11" \h :"The major way in which the panel outlines how immigration has affected American society is by documenting the growth in racial, ethnic, and religious diversity in the U.S. population, which has resulted in increased intergroup contact and the transformation of American communities and institutions."Paraphrase:Immigrants add beneficial diversity to the overall United States population.My Ideas:I will incorporate this quote into my last argument that the United States was built as a nation of immigrants. This shows how immigrants continue to diversify our population and continue to build on the cultural advancements of our society.History:Created by: anonon 02/14/2019 12:25 PM____________________________________________________________________________________________________Economic BurdenTaxes Paid by ImmigrantsSource:Kosten, Dan, and Maurice Belanger. "Immigrants as Economic Contributors: Immigrant Tax Contributions and Spending Power." National Immigration Forum, 6 Sept. 2018, article/immigrants-as-economic-contributors-immigrant-tax-contributions-and-spending-power/. Accessed 10 Feb. 2019.URL: HYPERLINK "" \h :"In 2014, immigrants paid an estimated $328 billion in state, local, and federal taxes.""An analysis based on the U.S. Census and other data estimated that undocumented immigrants paid $11.7 billion in state and local taxes. If they had a pathway to secure legal status, they would likely earn more and, consequently, more of their income would be on the books. Their state and local tax contributions would increase accordingly, by an estimated $2.2 billion."Paraphrase:Immigrants, both documented and undocumented, are paying billions of dollars in taxes and are considered great economic contributors to the United States. Furthermore, if immigrants were given a more efficient path to citizenship, their tax contributions could increase tremendously.My Ideas:This can fit into my first paragraph about the economic argument about immigrants. I can put it as evidence to my ideas in opposition of the opposing side. I will probably directly quote these two quotes with a little bit of paraphrasing.History:Created by: anonon 02/10/2019 03:49 PM____________________________________________________________________________________________________Immigrants in the WorkforceSource:Kosten, Dan, and Maurice Belanger. "Immigrants as Economic Contributors: Immigrant Tax Contributions and Spending Power." National Immigration Forum, 6 Sept. 2018, article/immigrants-as-economic-contributors-immigrant-tax-contributions-and-spending-power/. Accessed 10 Feb. 2019.URL: HYPERLINK "" \h :"Removal of undocumented workers would represent a major loss for the U.S. economy. One analysis done in 2016 , based on data from 2012, estimated that undocumented workers represented 5.6 percent of the U.S. workforce.""The resulting labor shortage, according to this analysis, would cause private sector employment to fall by 4 million to 6.8 million workers, and this would translate to a reduction in private sector output of between $381.5 billion and $623.2 billion annually."Paraphrase:These two quotes discuss the importance of undocumented immigrants to the workforce and how their removal would be terrible for the United States Economy. Undocumented immigrants make up a relatively large piece of the United States workforce.My Ideas:I will most likely try to paraphrase these two quotes when I add them to my essay. They will fit into my first paragraph about the economic argument about immigrants. These quotes show how essential immigrants, even undocumented, are to the United States economy. I will try to follow these quotes with explanations in order to add a little length to my essay.History:Created by: anonon 02/10/2019 04:15 PM____________________________________________________________________________________________________Trump on Immigrants As Economic BurdensSource:Trump, Donald John. "State of the Union Address." State of the Union, 5 Feb. 2019, House Chamber, Washington D.C. Address transcript.URL: HYPERLINK "" \h :"Meanwhile, working-class Americans are left to pay the price for mass illegal migration: reduced jobs, lower wages, overburdened schools, hospitals that are so crowded you can?€?t get in, increased crime, and a depleted social safety net. Tolerance for illegal immigration is not compassionate; it is actually very cruel."Paraphrase:Trump is saying that immigrants are an economic burdens to American citizens, in that they steal jobs, cause lower wages, and economically devastate towns.My Ideas:I will use this quote as a part of the rebuttal in my paragraph about the economic argument surrounding immigrants. I want to use a direct quote from Trump so that when I support my argument with my respective facts, it will make Trump's argument look biased or without evidence. I will directly quote this because it is from a speech.History:Created by: anonon 02/10/2019 06:24 PM____________________________________________________________________________________________________Immigrant BusinessesSource:Bluestein, Adam. "The Most Entrepreneurial Group in America Wasn't Born in America." Inc, vol. 37, no. 1, Feb. 2015, p. 44. EBSCOhost, search.login.aspx?direct=true&db;=f6h&AN;=101435540&site;=ehost-live.URL: HYPERLINK "" \h :"Immigrant businesses are 60 percent more likely to export, a key factor to U.S. economic growth in recent years ."Paraphrase:Statistics about immigrant businesses.My Ideas:This further proves the notion that immigrants and their businesses are beneficial to the United States economy.History:Created by: anonon 02/14/2019 08:44 AM____________________________________________________________________________________________________LegalityTrump on ImmigrationSource:Trump, Donald John. "State of the Union Address." State of the Union, 5 Feb. 2019, House Chamber, Washington D.C. Address transcript.URL: HYPERLINK "" \h :"I want people to come into our country in the largest numbers ever, but they have to come in legally.""Legal immigrants enrich our nation and strengthen our society in countless ways."Paraphrase:Here, Trump is saying that he appreciates immigrants if they enter legally.My Ideas:I want to use these quotes in my rebuttal paragraph about immigrants entering legally or not at all. I can use his speech and talk about how even our president believes that immigrants should enter legally before I shut that down with my counterclaim.History:Created by: anonon 02/10/2019 06:04 PM____________________________________________________________________________________________________Refugees and Asylum SeekersSource:Zong, Jie, et al. "Frequently Requested Statistics on Immigrants and Immigration in the United States." Migration Policy Institute, 8 Feb. 2018, article/frequently-requested-statistics-immigrants-and-immigration-united-states. Accessed 12 Feb. 2019.URL: HYPERLINK "" \l "Refugees" \h :"In FY 2016, an estimated 115,399 affirmative asylum applications were filed with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)..."Paraphrase:Hundreds of thousands of asylum applications were requested in 2016.My Ideas:This shows how many immigrants are still seeking asylum, and are therefore allowed to enter without legal documentation for the time-being. These immigrants are in search of a safe country in comparison to their own.History:Created by: anonon 02/12/2019 04:06 PM____________________________________________________________________________________________________Path to CitizenshipSource:Zong, Jie, et al. "Frequently Requested Statistics on Immigrants and Immigration in the United States." Migration Policy Institute, 8 Feb. 2018, article/frequently-requested-statistics-immigrants-and-immigration-united-states. Accessed 12 Feb. 2019.URL: HYPERLINK "" \l "Refugees" \h :"Immigrants who naturalized in 2016 spent a median of seven years in LPR status before becoming U.S. citizens, according to USCIS estimates ."" In February 2018, the U.S. government was still processing some family-sponsored visa applications dating to October 1994, and some employment-related visa applications from December 2006.""For example, an application filed 22 years ago by a U.S. citizen to sponsor an unmarried adult child from Mexico is potentially just now being processed in February 2018. Similarly, an application filed 24 years ago by a U.S. citizen sponsoring a sibling from the Philippines is possibly only now being processed.""Another useful indicator to understand the waiting times is the number of people whose documents are on hold because there are no immigrant visas available for a given family/employment preference or a given country of origin. According to data on the petitions submitted to the State Department, there were about 4.1 million applicants (including spouses and minor children) who were on the waiting list as of November 1, 2017."Paraphrase:naturalized - becoming a US citizenvisa - pass to stay in a country for a select amount of timeMy Ideas:These quotes are statistics that are the staggering kind of facts that will blow the reader's mind in a way. I'm going to pick through these quotes and use them strategically in my essay in order to shock reader's and add appropriate evidence to my argument about the challenges of entering as a legal immigrant.History:Created by: anonon 02/12/2019 04:20 PM____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ................
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