n as possible, because immigration is causing the United States to become !
             overpopulated. Therefore, it is very important for the United States to change its immigration policy.
             Immigration has been affecting America's population for over two hundred years now. Back in the 1800's immigration was encouraged so that the New World could become prosperous. Today, some citizens have been worrying about how many more immigrants the United States can take in, while others do not really care. The United States admits approximately 900,000 legal immigrants every year, and annual immigration is swelled by another 300,000 people who illegally cross the borders of the United States. The Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) has estimated that about 5 million illegal aliens currently reside in the United States. These are people who do not even have permission to be residing in this country (Government).
             Some employers would rather pay lower wages to new immigrants. While others feel that immigration does not seem to be affecting them directly so they do not mind at all what happens. People come to the United States because they want a chance at a better life; others are refugees, escaping persecution and civil wars in their home country. Many people believe the United States is the best place to go. In 1996 the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) authorized 911,000 legal immigrants, including 595,000 for family reunification, 118,000 for their job skills, and 198,000 for humanitarian reasons and diversity (Focus). There is more freedom, protection, and benefits, which seems like a good deal to immigrants. However, the large number of immigrants is affecting the current citizens of the United States. Taxpayers are forced to pay for the welfare and schooling for many of these immigrants, some of who are illegal aliens. Some believe that immigration can be h!
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