10 Economic Facts About Immigration

The Brookings Institution put together an interesting list of 10 economic facts about immigration, something I think we can all appreciate given the heavy current anti-immigrant climate.

1. Today’s Immigrants Hail From More Diverse Backgrounds Than They Did A Century Ago
2. Immigrants Bring A Diverse Set Of Skills And Educational Backgrounds
3. On Average, Immigrants Improve The Living Standards Of Americans
4. Immigrants Are Not A Net Drain On The Federal Government Budget
5. Both Immigration Enforcement Funding And The Number of Unauthorized Immigrants Have Increased Since 2003
6. Immigrants Do Not Disproportionately Burden U.S. Correctional Facilities and Institutions
7. Recent Immigrants Reflect America’s Melting Pot
8. The Skill Composition Of U.S. Immigrants Differs From That Of Other Countries
9. Immigrants Start New Businesses And File Patents At Higher Rates Than U.S.-Born Citizens
10. America Is Issuing A Declining Number of Visas for High-Skill Workers

To get the full memo, click here.