AC Migration case study - USA

Question 1

How much of USA are migrants?

Answer 1

13%

Question 2

How many foreign born residents are mexican?

Answer 2

28%

Question 3

What is the main reason for Immigration into USA?

Answer 3

Pull factors such as economic benefits - High paying job + standard of living.

Question 4

USA Migration policy?

Answer 4

Compared to other AC countries, USA has a positive migration policy.

Question 5

What 5 principles is the US immigration policy based on?

Answer 5

1) Reunification of families
2) Admission of skilled workers
3) Protecting refugees
4) Promoting diversity
5) Humanitarian relief

Question 6

What country has been illegally trying to migrate to USA?

Answer 6

Brazil

Question 7

What is the Journey taken by the illegal migrants?

Answer 7

Brazil, Bahamas, Florida.

Question 8

What physical risks are involved by illegally immigrating?

Answer 8

10ft high waves on Florida coast, shark infested waters, 39 drowned a month back.

Question 9

Why AC likes migrants:

Answer 9

1) They take up low skilled jobs people don’t want.
2) Their policy promotes the immigration of highly skilled workers which are hard to find - 42% of Chinese immigrants work high skilled jobs.

Question 10

Why AC doesn’t like migrants:

Answer 10

Illegal immigration - No tax + Crime.

Sometimes migrants don’t integrate into society.

Overpopulation in some areas + Resources strained.