The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965 has allowed families to immigrate to the U.S. to become lawful U.S. citizens. With those visas paving the way for green card holders to bring certain members of their families to live and work, it has helped to further enrich America’s tapestry of diversity.
Family-based immigration allows immediate relatives to gain admittance to the U.S. Even as some immigrants legally come to America on their own, they grow families that are often composed of differing cultures. These mixed families also create a richer future for the country.
The advantages of having more families immigrate to America and the creation of mixed families have helped increase economic growth and strengthen the labor force. Here is a look at how these cultural blends are serving the United States in a positive way.
Expanding the Population
As more mixed families that integrate immigrants come to the U.S., it directly boosts the population. This drives the economy by encouraging investment and expanding the consumer base. It also creates a growing labor force. Since the birth rate has fallen, immigration and the integration of cultures serve as a way to maintain a population balance.
Greater Innovations
Taking risks and coming up with new ideas are at the core of immigration. Most legal immigrants come to America with a college degree, and many of them go on to create vital technologies. They come with different perspectives, experiences, and approaches. When they create families that are founded on these approaches, everyone wins.
Pushing for Productivity
In many cultures that are woven into the tapestry of our country, being successful and productive is a family trait. The more children that are raised with these beliefs, the more productive the economy will be as they grow into working-age adults.
Global Connectivity
Connections to other cultures from within U.S. borders allow for connections across the globe. When immigrants come with their families or form mixed families, they continue the spread of this connectivity. Trade flourishes and it promotes opportunities to collaborate and continue growth.
Growing Landmarks
As cultures mingle and mix, they create what is known as placemaking, or turning communities into destinations. They set up businesses, shops, and restaurants that create memorable experiences for everyone in these neighborhoods. When nationalities become mixed in a family, it creates something unique by the blending of different cultures. Demand for fusion cuisine styles has soared largely in part due to mixed families.
Additionally, cultural events and festivals are more popular than ever, serving to further boost local economies. Music, dancing, food, and arts all fuel experiences that unify communities. Sharing cultures and blending them is one of the best ways to make this country stronger.
Whether immigrants come to the U.S. together as a family or they make their own families by merging cultures, it is clear that it is a blessing for the nation. The energy, vitality, and pride they display are something they pass along to every generation for the greater good of America.
