Why do so many people come daily to United States illegally? What are the various reasons for illegal immigration? What can be done to stop illegal immigration in the United States? Let’s find out.
•I think everyone in the world knows, that most immigrants coming to the US come from Mexico. Mexico has low economy and a high population. The country is still engaged in a war with various Mexican drug cartels which kills more than 80,000 people every year. The US on the other hand has a powerful economy with more number of jobs and a safe environment which attracts Mexican residents to come here.
•Most people in Mexico live under the extreme poverty line. Mexico is not a third world country but it’s also not a developed economy. United States offers more benefits for the unemployed and for people living on the streets. This is a major bait for many Mexican illegal immigrants.
•There’s a high percentage of people coming into the US not for employment or food, but they come here to meet their long lost brothers or family members. It’s a common practice for immigrants to cross the border to meet their loved ones.
Illegal Immigration Facts

Now, that the reasons for illegal immigration are clear, how about checking out some illegal immigration facts and statistics, to get a clear picture of this situation.
•According to the Pew Hispanic Center, in 2008, the illegal immigration population stood at 11.9 million.
•The Censor Board of the country declared that the immigrant population in total had reached to 38 million, in which one-third were illegal immigrants.
•Here’s a shocking illegal immigration fact. As per 2008 records, there were about 7.7 million illegal immigrants employed in various US jobs.
•Illegal immigrants is not just a statistical problem but also a major threat to the legal citizens of the United States. More than 80% of them have committed crimes besides just violating immigration rules and regulations. READ MORE