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Immigration Realities: Challenging Common Misperceptions

The Academic Life

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Debunking Immigration Myths

This chapter addresses misconceptions about immigration, particularly regarding immigrant crime rates and welfare dependency. It presents evidence showing that immigrants are less likely to commit crimes and are generally less reliant on welfare programs compared to native-born citizens. Additionally, the chapter explores the role of remittances in supporting families abroad and the benefits of immigrant contributions to the economy and community integration.

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