Why Do People Immigrate to the USA?
The dominant forces driving immigration to the United States have evolved with the history of the United States. A significant recent development are large numbers of immigrants moving back to their home countries.
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The American Dream
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The pursuit of the American Dream has been alive in the imagination of its immigrants since the beginning of the nation. Many people have been inspired by the belief that in the United States, hard work leads to prosperity and social mobility.
Pop Culture
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After World War II, the United States has exported its popular culture to the world. Many aspiring immigrants grew up watching U.S. movies and television, listening to U.S. music and wanting to wear and possess U.S. brands. This American image represented all that was cool and modern for the youth abroad.
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Land of Opportunity
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Being a relatively new country, with an abundance of land and resources, America was once seen as a land of opportunity, where there was enough land and a vibrant economy to accommodate all its residents.
Education and Career
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Because of its economic wealth and large middle-class, immigrants come to the United States to study at its well-known universities or work in its market leader industries for generally higher salaries than in their home countries.
Starting Fresh
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Because of its size and its being a country of immigrants, many foreigners see America as a clean slate, taking the country's young history to symbolize the potential for their own new beginning.
New developments
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A new trend, however, finds many foreigners who came to the United States to study or work returning to their home countries for better career prospects and a higher quality of life that was not available before in their native country.
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