Sentences with phrase «immigrants contributing to our economy»

Immigrants contribute to the economy of the Syracuse metro area, helping it to grow.

«I believe that when we have millions of hardworking immigrants contributing to our economy, it would be self - defeating and inhumane to kick them out.»

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The immigration crisis on the U.S. border isn't just about money — far from it — but it does force the nation to consider an critical economic question: Do undocumented immigrants ultimately contribute more to the U.S. economy than they take out?

Although the specific criteria for choosing economic immigrants have changed over the years, the criteria are always based on desired skills and an ability to contribute to Canada's economy.

Like the audience at Austin's talk, many of these newcomers are economic immigrants, meaning they have the skills, entrepreneurial spirit, and abilities to contribute to the Canadian economy.

With municipal ID's and driver's licenses, undocumented immigrants today would be able to better provide for their families, contribute more to the economy and fully integrate into the American mainstream, just as generations of immigrants to this country have before them.»

The Dream Act would allow immigrants in New York to contribute more fully to the state economy, boosting longterm state's $ 1.5 trillion GDP by at least $ 1.8 billion a year, and increasing state and local tax revenues in New York by $ 62 million, according to a report released today by the Fiscal Policy Institute that draws on analyses from the Center for American Progress and... (read more)

They are no different from me or other immigrants who came to America for a better life and are now contributing to the country's economy and Western New York's renaissance,» said Hocoy.

Hirsch goes on to argue how immigrants are not able to contribute to the local economy if they do not have transportation to local shops.

«We need to say that, we need to take ownership of that term and say that we are not afraid of what we have done to really continue to demonstrate and affirm that the vast majority of immigrants come here and contribute positively to our city and to our economy,» Mark - Viverito said.

2 years in, Dreamers still waiting for reform The Arizona Daily Star, 7/3/14 The program has allowed young immigrants to more meaningfully participate in their communities and contribute to the U.S. economy, said [Assistant Professor] Roberto Gonzales, an assistant professor of education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and one of the authors of the study.

The program has allowed young immigrants to more meaningfully participate in their communities and contribute to the U.S. economy, said Roberto Gonzales, an assistant professor of education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and one of the authors of the study.

«The U.S. government prioritizes permanent residency for immigrants who can contribute to the nation's economy,» said D'Alessio, and if a resident becomes unable to work and has to apply for government assistance (like welfare), «could place [their] residency status in jeopardy.»