G. Casey Cassidy
Many folks in America still hold true to the good old fashioned work ethic of hard work, a desire to improve oneself, and a strong sense of family. Yes, these values are the ones that America has built its foundation upon and, today, its these same values that recent immigrants, the “new Americans” are embodying. For example, some forty percent of immigrant households consist of four or more people as compared to twenty-five percent of native born families. Immigrants are more likely to be married and less likely to be divorced or separated.
In terms of education, a typical immigrant is less likely to finish high school, but if he does, then he is twice as likely to earn a doctorate degree. As for working conditions, he is slightly more likely to have a job but he is much less likely to work for the government. Many job opportunities involve working for other immigrants in entrepreneurial ventures or perhaps, owning one himself. The relatively large number of immigrants on welfare are represented by refugees and the elderly and others who are not eligible for social security benefits.