USA Migration CS

Question 1

what are the patterns of emigration out of the USA?

Answer 1

Net migration gain

3 million living abroad in 2013

Main destinations are: Canada, UK, Mexico

Question 2

Patterns of immigration from the USA

Answer 2

44.7 million migrants in the USA (2018)

Question 3

What migration policies exist in the USA?

Answer 3

480,000 visas a year available for family member to join Us citizens

The immigration and naturalisation Act is the body that governs immigration

Question 4

What countries are closely linked to the USA through migration?

Answer 4

Over 38.5 million Mexicans lived in the USA in 2018

Largest bilateral corridor between USA and Mexico

25.2bn in remittances sent to Mexico (2015)

Question 5

What opportunities are created by migration for the USA?

Answer 5

Immigrants take low paid jobs that natives find unattractive

Most are young workers that help the ageing population

Question 6

What challenges are caused by migration in the USA?

Answer 6

11.5 million already illegally live in the USA

Uneven integration into US society

Supply and services have increased demand and stress