Well-planned African immigration to America will go fine
That is the topic of free latest Free Press column, here is one excerpt: The good news is that African immigrants already have done well in the United States. For instance, 46 percent of African immigrants complete a college education, well above the immigrant average of 36 percent and the native-born American rate of 37 […] The post Well-planned African immigration to America will go fine…
A recent column explores the potential for well-planned African immigration to America, highlighting the already strong outcomes seen in the United States. African immigrants demonstrate impressive educational attainment, with 46% completing a college degree – outpacing both immigrant averages (36%) and native-born Americans (37%).
Migrant incomes from Kenya and Cameroon also surpass those of non-Hispanic whites, reaching over $92,000 and $91,000 respectively, while Ghanaians and Nigerians earn around $82,000 and $78,000. Despite the lack of detailed crime statistics broken down by ethnicity, communities in Northern Virginia comprising East Africans, Ethiopians, and Eritreans are deemed safe.
Similarly, Houston's significant Nigerian population is noted for their high education levels and income. These positive trends are not fortuitous, as the rigorous process of migrating to the U.S. typically attracts the most determined, persistent, and intelligent newcomers. To maintain these benefits, the author recommends preserving current policies while acknowledging that Africa's growing population and increasing prosperity will likely lead to a rise in African immigration relative to America's.
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