Immigration Myths and Realities

Less than 1 percent of the world's immigrants come to the United States.

• True 
• False 

Anyone who enters the country without government authorization is a criminal.

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• False

Immigrants are taking American jobs.

• True 
• False 

Immigrants today are less successful than those from earlier generations.

• True 
• False 

Most immigrants enter the country without authorization. 

• True 
• False 

Most legally authorized immigrants come to the United States to join close family members. 

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• False 

Immigrants come to the United States to resist learning English.

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• False 

Immigrants commit crimes at a lower rate than U.S. citizens. 

• True 
• False 

Nearly all undocumented immigrants come from Mexico. 

• True 
• False 

Undocumented immigrants do not pay taxes and take advantage of government services. 

• True 
• False