The report is a uniquely comprehensive and jargon‐​free (to the extent possible) explanation of U.S. legal immigration. Contrary to public perception, immigrants cannot simply wait and get a green card (permanent residence) after a few years. Legal immigration is less like waiting in line and more like winning the lottery: it happens, but it is so rare that it is irrational to expect it in any individual case.

  • ThrowawayM
    -3•4 months ago

    That was during the biggest economic boom in American history, and we are suffering from their impact today

    • PizzaMan
      0•4 months ago

      That was during the biggest economic boom in American history

      And the only thing stopping us from having that economic security again is neoliberalism/conservatism.

      we are suffering from their impact today

      Only because they are hoarding their wealth and power, not because there is too many people that showed up too quickly.