Immigrants Improve the U.S. Social Situation Immigrants contribute to the American Economy. 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.