8 “Shocking” Truths About Undocumented Workers

This article from Insurance Quotes reminds us of some basic truths about undocumented workers that should not be “shocking” or surprising to readers of the ImmigrationProf blog:

I.  Undocumented workers can solve the country’s unemployment problem.

2.  Most undocumented workers come to the U.S. to work, not to take advantage of free government services.

3.  Undocumented workers do pay taxes.

4.  Undocumented workers contribute to our Social Security system.

5.  Undocumented workers are not taking low-wage jobs away from American workers.

6.  Immigrants do not drive down wages for American workers.

7.  Undocumented workers with college degrees struggle to find work.

8.  Undocumented workers are not responsible for high crime rates.

KJ