THE FACTS: Legal vs. Illegal Immigration

By Corinna Jones

Legal Immigration

- In 2022 2.6 million legal immigrants came to the US.

- 41% of legal immigrants came for work.

- We know the exact location of legal immigrants and they can be contacted in case of discrepancies.

- Legal immigrants are self-supporting (and/or supported by sponsor)

- Legal immigrants contribute much to our society, and add millions of dollars to the US economy.

- Legal immigrants enter the country through a safe process that does not put anyone at risk.

- Legal immigrants are either sponsored by family or an employer.

- Legal immigrants must pass physical exams and receive vaccines to be admitted.

- Legal immigrants are interviewed and screened.

- Legal immigrants often have to wait years before they are admitted to the U.S.

- Legal immigrants must go through a lengthy and costly process to be able to be U.S. citizens and have voting rights.

- Legal immigrants provide economic gains, cultural enrichment, and the betterment of society with their contributions.

- America was built into one of the greatest countries in the world on legal immigration.

Illegal Immigration

- Illegal immigrants are unaccountable.

- Illegal immigrants are often tied to gang activity.

- Illegal immigrants can arrive without job skills.

- Illegal immigrants are given food, housing, healthcare, and cash assistance while needy Americans suffer.

- Children sent by their parents to the U.S. to receive these free benefits are often violated and sexually assaulted by other illegal immigrants.

- Illegal immigrants typically arrive without a physical exam or vaccinations.

- Illegal immigration leads to fentanyl, heroin and other drugs flooding our streets.

- Illegal immigration leads to human trafficking.

- Illegal immigration leads to housing shortages for Americans.

- Some illegal immigrants may have been legal immigrants who were temporary workers that overstayed their VISA requirements.

- Weak election laws allow illegals to vote in elections and vote to add more benefits to themselves at the expense of Americans.

- Between 20-30 million illegal immigrants have entered the country since the Harris/Biden admin began.

- Democrat-run sanctuary for illegal immigrants allow them to commit crimes and get away with it.