Immigrant Crisis in the USA.

Unimaginable suffering the illegal immigrants face as they struggle to find peace, economic safety, and existential relevance in their plight... Unimaginable pain and suffering... God bless their soul.

As of July 2023, the estimated population of undocumented immigrants in the United States was 11.7 million. This represents an increase from previous years, including 11.0 million in 2022 and 10.99 million in 2022 as reported by other sources. These figures reflect a gradual rise following a decline during the late 2000s and early 2010s, with the peak previously recorded at 12.2 million in 2007.? So, where do they come from?? Why do they come to the USA?? Where are they in the USA?? What are the realistic costs of illegal immigrants in the USA??? Setting aside emotions of illegal immigrant plights, what are the real factors behind the movements? Hmmmmm.

The realistic cost of illegal immigrants in the USA is a complex issue with varying estimates depending on the perspective and methodology used. Here are some key points to consider:

I.???Costs Associated with Illegal Immigration.?

1. Annual Net Cost: ?????According to the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR), the net annual cost of illegal immigration is estimated at $150.7 billion, after accounting for $31 billion in taxes paid by undocumented immigrants. This figure includes costs such as emergency medical care, incarceration, and welfare...?????

2. Gross Annual Costs: Before accounting for taxes paid by undocumented immigrants, the gross annual costs are estimated at $182 billion.

3. Cost per Undocumented Immigrant: ?????Each undocumented immigrant, including their U.S.-born children, is estimated to cost the U.S. approximately $8,776 annually.

II.???Economic Contributions of Undocumented Immigrants

1.??Taxes Paid: ?????Undocumented immigrants contribute significantly to the U.S. economy through taxes. They pay billions in state and local taxes, including personal income taxes, property taxes, and sales taxes29. In 2010, households headed by unauthorized immigrants paid $10.6 billion in state and local taxes.

2.??Labor Force Contributions: ?????Undocumented immigrants play crucial roles in sectors like agriculture, construction, and food preparation, contributing to economic growth and stability.

3.???Social Security and Medicare Contributions: Undocumented immigrants also contribute to Social Security and Medicare through payroll taxes, even though they are ineligible for these benefits.

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III.????Costs of Mass Deportation.

1.??Initial Costs: ?????A one-time mass deportation operation could cost at least $315 billion, including costs for arrests, detention, legal processing, and removals.

2.??Annual Costs: ?????Deporting one million immigrants annually would incur an estimated annual cost of $88 billion, primarily for detention and related infrastructure.

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IV.????Where Do They Come From????? Based on the most recent data available, here are the top ten countries of origin for unauthorized immigrants in the United States and their estimated populations:

1. México: ?5,203,0008

2. Guatemala: 780,0008

3. El Salvador: 751,0008

4. Honduras: 564,0008

5. India: 400,0008

6. Philippines: ?309,0008

7. Venezuela: 251,0008

8. China: 241,0008

9. Colombia: 201,0008

10. Brazil: 195,0008

It's important to note that these figures are estimates and may vary slightly depending on the source and methodology used. According to the most recent data, the total unauthorized immigrant population in the U.S. is estimated to be around 11.2 million.? The principal reasons for illegal immigrants coming to the USA can be categorized into push and pull factors:

1.??Push Factors.

a.??Violence and insecurity in home countries, particularly in Central America.

b.??Political oppression and corruption.

c.??Extreme poverty and lack of economic opportunities.

d.??Environmental degradation and climate change.

e.??Food shortages.

2.? Pull Factors.

a.??Better employment opportunities and higher wages.

b.??Greater degree of freedom.

c.??Family reunification.

d.?Strong U.S. economy.

e.??Perception of the navigable immigration system, often fueled by misinformation from smugglers.

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V.????Illegal Immigrant Challenges in the USA:???????? Illegal immigrants in the USA face numerous challenges and hardships that affect their daily lives, work, and overall well-being:

1.???Economic Challenges: ?????Low-wage jobs, Workplace exploitation, Higher workplace fatalities and injuries…

2.???Limited access to financial services: ?????Many lack access to bank accounts, restricting their ability to manage finances.

3.?? Legal and Social Challenges:???? Fear of deportation, Limited access to public services, Difficulty obtaining driver's licenses, Reluctance to report crimes: ?????Many avoid interacting with law enforcement due to fear of deportation.

4.?? Health and Well-being:?? Limited access to healthcare, Mental health challenges, Poor diet, and lack of sleep.

5.???Limited participation in children's education.

6.???Discrimination and Social Stigma:??????? Anti-immigrant rhetoric, Systemic oppression, …?

?VI.???Where are they in the USA?????????????? Illegal immigrants in the USA are predominantly concentrated in certain metropolitan areas and states. Here's a breakdown of where they live:

1.?? Metropolitan Areas.?????? Most unauthorized immigrants reside in just 20 major metropolitan areas, with the largest populations found in:

a.?? New York: Approximately 1.1 million unauthorized immigrants.

b.?? Los Angeles: About 925,000 unauthorized immigrants.

c.???Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth: Significant populations as well.

2.?? States.?????? The top states for unauthorized immigrant populations as of 2022 include:

a.???California: 2.6 million unauthorized immigrants.

b.?? Texas: 2.06 million unauthorized immigrants.

c.???Florida: 590,000 unauthorized immigrants.

d.?? New York: 410,000 unauthorized immigrants.

e.?? New Jersey: 490,000 unauthorized immigrants.

f.???Illinois: 420,000 unauthorized immigrants25.

These states and metropolitan areas have consistently had large unauthorized immigrant populations over the years, though there have been shifts in numbers due to various factors such as economic conditions and immigration policies.?

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~S. Vincent Shin, www.dhirubhai.net/in/vshin

Be Vigilant. Be Safe.

“Stay Curious” and “Think for Yourself.”?? Always decide on your terms.? This is my research and analysis. Perhaps you should take a closer look at them and do additional investigation and scrutiny if they interest you.

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Sources (Not Limited to.):

Protecting The American People Against Invasion – The White House

Forum Analysis: President Trump’s Executive Actions Relating to Immigration Enforcement and Mass Deportation - National Immigration Forum

What Would It Cost to Deport 11.3 Million Unauthorized Immigrants? - Center for American Progress

Estimating the Illegal Immigrant Population https://cis.org/Report/Estimating-Illegal-Immigrant-Population-Using-Current-Population-Survey

Illegal Alien Resident Population ?https://ohss.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/2023-12/Unauthorized%2520Immigrant%2520Population%2520Estimates%2520in%2520the%2520US%25201996.pdf

?What we know about unauthorized immigrants living in the U.S. https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2024/07/22/what-we-know-about-unauthorized-immigrants-living-in-the-us/

Undocumented immigrant population of the United States - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Undocumented_immigrant_population_of_the_United_States

Illegal immigration to the United States - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegal_immigration_to_the_United_States

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