Immigrants In USA Blog

This country was built by immigrants, it will continue to attract and need immigrants. Some people think there are enough people here now -- people have been saying this since the 1700s and it still is not true. They are needed to make up for our aging population and low birthrate. Immigrants often are entrepreneurs, creating jobs. We must help them become Americans and not just people who live here and think of themselves as visitors. When immigrants succeed here, the whole country benefits.

Monday, February 01, 2010

New study says immigrants help California's economy

Another study proves that immigrants help the economy. - - Donna Poisl

By ALEJANDRO CANO

Immigrants in California are less likely to use public services and more likely to contribute significant amounts than U.S.-born citizens, which equates to a substantial contribution to the Golden State economy, according to a report released on Jan. 26 by an immigrant advocacy group.

Titled “Looking Forward: Immigrant Contributions to the Golden State,” the study released by the California Immigrant Policy Center (CIPC) indicates that immigrants have a combined federal tax contribution of more than $30 billion annually, with each immigrant-headed household contributing a net $2,679 to Social Security, roughly $539 more than the average U.S.-born household.
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1 comment:

Dom Casas said...: Immigrants migrate for a soul purpose to have their lives improved. This means that they'll work doubled than the us-born citizens.

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