When people move from one country to another country for permanent

settlement, it is called external migration or international migration. In

many countries like America, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Israel,
Singapore, Hong Kong, South Africa, Latin America, out of the total
increase in population there has been a greater contribution of
international migration.

International migration is as old as human civilisation. Famine, victory in

war and other factors play an important role in international migration,
details of which may not be known exactly due to the lack of complete
information on this count.

ADVANTAGES

What Are the Benefits of Immigration in the USA?

Greater Cultural Diversity

Immigrants come to the United States from all parts of the globe. Racial, cultural and ethnic diversity
expose American citizens to new ideas and new ways of life

Positive Economic Effects. Immigration provides several economic benefits to the United States. Many
immigrants work in...

Benefits to Taxpayers. According to the Washington Post, illegal immigration has a positive effect on the
average U.S.

It creates a fairer level of population distribution.

People often come from overpopulated countries to find new opportunities for themselves.

Immigration negates gaps that form in certain labor markets.

In low-skill employment areas, it is true that a strong presence of immigrants may depress wages. From
a general labor market standpoint, however, immigration helps to fill-in the gaps which can form when
there is a low unemployment rate.

DISADVANTAGES
Cost

One potential disadvantage to immigration to the United States is the cost it places on government
agencies and taxpayers. For the Department of Homeland Security, which administers U.S.

Language Barrier

Though the United States does not recognize any official language, the de facto official language is
English.

Policy Problems

Despite federal control of many immigration aspects like the naturalization process and border control,
states may still adopt laws that restrict the rights of immigrants.

Immigration can cause over-population issues.

The wealthiest nations of the world tend to be the most popular destinations for immigration.

It is easier to exploit immigrants.

Labor laws have not caught up to the modern practices of immigration. Even when people are in a new
country legally, it is easier to report them to police as a possible illegal immigrant than fulfill an
obligation.