USA case study Flashcards
what percentage of people are migrants
13.7%
percentage of migrants to USA which are from Mexico
24%
immigration policy: the Immigration and Neutralisation Act (INA)
annual worldwide limit of 675 000 migrants with expectations for certain close family members
immigration policy: the reunification of families
total maximum of 480 000
this is for families of LPR (legal permanent residence) to whom they issue a green card
percentage of migrants to USA who are undocumented
23%
xenophobia in USA
immigration is highly politicised
rise of populism and far right parties imprints societal beliefs
lack of belonging and atmosphere of distrust towards migrants which limits cultural cohesion and successful integration: detrimental to individuals and communities
41% Americans worry immigration will cause them to become and ethnic minority
66% say immigration enriches American culture and values
admitting immigrants with skills that are valuable to the U.S. economy
up to 140 00 per year including 40 000 with advanced degrees
each country is limited at 7% total immigration so no country dominates immigration pattern
employed in 3 and 4 sector, boosts economy
protecting refugees
at 2016 the refugee ceiling was set at 85 000
provides safety for individuals
limited impact due to small number
risks of border crossing
between 1999 and 2012 2269 deaths recorded along the Arizona border
between 5 and 20 percent of CBP officers are involved in some form of corruption (US customs and border protection)
how many people from USA live in Mexico
1.6 million
sunset migration, work opportunities, cheaper cost of living (64% lower cost of living)
remittances to Mexico
2.2% of GDP
25.2 billion USD
trade between USA and Mexico
formation of NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) allows bilateral trade
reciprocal merchandise trade accounts for accounts for 1.4 billion USD per day
