Is the U.S. the Best Place for Central American Migrants and Refugees?
By Matthew Tragesser | August 30, 2018
Each year, hundreds of thousands[1] of Central American migrants seek better opportunities in the United States with the hope of evading violence, instability, and economic deprivation in their countries.[2] Yet, as more and more Central American migrants stream toward the U.S. border, there’s a key question that has been discussed for years, but remains unresolved: Is the United States truly the best place for Central American migrants and refugees?
While the United States remains the most desired destination for immigrants across the world, it is impossible to accept every immigrant who applies for legal residency.[3] In order to preserve the interests of its own citizens, the U.S. needs to select those who are likely to assimilate and contribute positively to society while limiting immigration to manage population growth in order to reduce demands on limited natural resources.[4]
http://fairus.org/issue/illegal-immigration/us-best-place-central-american-migrants-and-refugees
