The net fiscal impact is positive. Immigrants create jobs. Numerous studies have shown that most jobs are created by small and medium-sized businesses. More immigrants start small businesses than do natural-born citizens. Nearly half of all inner-city firms are owned by immigrants.
Immigrants have high incomes.
Immigrants keep Social Security afloat. Immigrants don't strain healthcare. A recent study reports that children in immigrant families appear to experience better health than do children in natural-born families. The same study notes that infant mortality rates are lower for some immigrants from the rates of infants of natural-born women. Immigrants don't abuse welfare.