Global Migration: USA Flashcards
USA has net migration gain. What does that mean?
More people entering the country than leaving over 1 year period.
Why do migrants move from Mexico to the USA?
Neighbouring country American dream Economic opportunities Family ties Send remittances Better paid jobs
Why do migrants from India come to the USA?
Immigrants from India are better educated. More likely to have strong English language skills and arrive on employment- based visas.
They’re more concentrated in the working ages than immigrants overall.
In 2011, India was the 2nd most common country of origin for international students at US.
Why do migrants from China come to the USA?
1.6 million Chinese immigrants.
Chinese foreign born are better educated and less likely to live in poverty than the immigrant population.
Chinese immigrant men are less likely to participate in the labour force than other immigrant men.
Nearly half of Chinese foreigners had a Bachelors degree or higher.
Why do migrants from Philippines come to USA?
In 2016, more than 1.9 million Filipinos lives in the United States.
After US annexation of Philippines in 1889, Filipinos migrated to the US to study or to fill agricultural jobs, primarily in California and Hawaii.
What are the reasons why the USA is attractive to immigrants?
- The positive immigration policy and possibility of gaining a Green Card (becoming a permanent resident).
- Employment opportunities for both the high and low skilled workers.
- Wage differentials and the opportunity to send home remittances.
- Educational opportunities
- Importance of family reunification within migration policy
- The policy on refugee admission
Case study to support the positive immigration policy and possibility of gaining a Green Card:
Highly educated immigrants from India and China are attracted to the USA for this reason. E.g. in 2012 more than 66000 Indian born immigrants were granted U.S legal permanent residency
Case study for employment opportunities for both the high and low skilled workers:
Mexico migrate for low skilled job opportunities whilst India, China and Philippines work in higher killed professions.
Case study for wage differentials and the opportunity to send home remittances:
Migrant workers send much of their income back home to their families in Mexico
Case study for educational opportunities and access to other services:
Many migrants move to the US to study. In 2011, India was the second most common country for international students.
Case study for the importance of family reunification within the migration policy;
Many migrants gained legal permanent residency because of family reunification.
Case study for the policy on refugee admission:
The United States which runs the world largest refugee resettlement program, is being called upon to welcome more Syrian refugees as Europe struggles to absorb huge flows of asylum seekers.
Suggest why Americans have emigrated to these countries?
Large extent by the return of migrants such as Mexican and other Latin American families and their American born children.
High skilled workers in education, IT and communications have migrated to counties with political, economic and historical ties such as UK and other EU countries.
Linked to Chanda through NAFTA
What does the Immigration and Naturalisation Act help the USA to control global migration patterns?
Reunification of families Admissions of migrants with valuable skills Protecting refugees The diversity Immigrant Visa Program Humanitarian relief
Social opportunities?
Us immigration policy aims to attract highly skilled and well qualified professionals.
Immigrants come to the United States for all parts of the globe.
Most immigrants to the USA are in the young working age groups.
The value of cultural diversity in the USA.
