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Extra: How Much Do You Know About Immigration?

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Immigration Insights: Myths and Statistics

This chapter features a Marine Corps officer quizzed on immigration statistics, revealing common misconceptions about the immigrant population and their economic contributions. The engaging dialogue includes personal anecdotes and a quiz format that uncovers surprising facts about residency duration and patent contributions by immigrants. Participants reflect on historical immigration trends and the consistent rates of assimilation across different generations.

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