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Do Foreign-Born Workers Benefit or Hurt the United States Economy?
The debate over illegal immigration is an emotional one. Taking a more analytical look at the issues, the basic question arises whether foreign-born workers, illegal or legal, benefit the United States economically?

How to Immigrate into the U.S. to Work at a Job
There are millions of requests each year for foreign nationals of other countries to become an immigrant into the United States. Many of these residents are granted Permanent Resident Cards, commonly called “green cards.” With these cards, they may live and work permanently anywhere in the United States, and own property, attend schools and apply to become U.S. citizens. Here are some guidelines on how to get this kind of permanent resident status.

Labor Issues Dominate Illegal Immigration Debate
Secrecy, illegal border crossings, exploitation, employer confusion, fear of job or wage loss by U.S. workers. These are just some of the results of the current immigration system for foreign workers. Here is an explanation of some potential reforms that relate to labor relations.

How to Hire Foreign Workers
The hiring of foreign workers to work in the U.S. can be a cumbersome process. Here are some tips from the U.S. Department of Labor.

How Does the Lottery for Green Cards Work?
An annual lottery, known as the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, offers potential immigrants the chance to become permanent legal residents of the United States. This program provides 50,000 Green Cards to applicants randomly selected in a lottery. Here are details from the U.S. State Department:

Coming to America: Details on Job-Related Visas
The U.S. government issues at least 140,000 employment-based immigrant visas each year. They are divided into five preference categories. Here are details on these categories and other important information used in the granting of these visas.

Do You Need to Consult With an Immigration Lawyer?
If you want to live or work in the United States, you may want to meet with a lawyer who can explain immigration laws to you and can help you apply for legal status. Here are some tips from the American Immigration Law Foundation on whether you need to consult with a specialized lawyer and how to select one.

From a Lawyer's Point of View: Be Prepared for Immigration Raids
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency and other federal, state or local law enforcement organizations can conduct raids on workplaces without advanced notice when looking for undocumented workers or illegal aliens. Here are some tips from the American Immigration Lawyers Association on how to be prepared for mass workplace enforcement actions before they happen.