Human rights include family unity, access to just working conditions and freedom from discrimination on the basis of national origin for everyone.
Immigrants help improve the US. Economy, adding over $31.4 billion to the gross domestic product (GNP) each year.
Many people have no way to legally immigrate to the U.S. because there are very few visas for low-skill workers, and wait times for family members can stretch for decades.
By the second generation, nearly all immigrants know English.
Source: “Giving the Facts a Fighting Chance: Addressing Common Questions on Immigration.” American Immigration Council, December 14, 2015. After reading these facts, one way I could educate myself is . . . Submitted by Lori Fick Interested in joining the Peace and Justice Ministry? Please call Lori at 314-691-9335
