Mexican Immigration in the U.S.

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[...] There is much apprehension that continued immigration of Mexican nationals that will lead to dominance of the Spanish language in the Southwest. Such fears seem to be overthrown from the several studies which show that most of the second generation Mexican population speak fluent English. - Different opinions: There is sharp disagreement over immigration policy. Some say that high immigration threatens American labor and the environment, it contributes to ‘Demographic Balkanization'. Others believed that immigration is beneficial because an increase in population raises the number of creative minds and hence the pace of innovation. [...]

[...] - Good for the United States: Some believe as stated earlier that immigration is beneficial because an increase in population rises the number of creative minds and hence the pace of innovation. But generally speaking, the most important fact is that the US relies heavily on immigrant workers as the core of their domestic labor force. The majority of undocumented Mexicans typically work in the agricultural and services sector performing manual tasks that most natives regard as menial. Many natives are more skilled and thus do not face significant job competition from Mexican immigrants. [...]

[...] incomes for natives of Mexico and in turn, boosts the Mexican economy. As far as individual interest is concerned, going to the US represents a hope of finding a suitable and better paid job than in Mexico. General conditions are not always the best - Disadvantages: Although they comprise 4.2 percent in United State's total population, Mexican immigrants and their US born children (under 18) account for 10.2 percent of all persons in poverty and 12.5 percent of those without health insurance. [...]