U.S. may fall behind global race for talents with current immigration policies.

The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas warned Wednesday that the United States is at the risk of falling behind in the global race for talent peoples because of Washington’s current immigration policies. The bank released its 2010 yearly report and says U.S. needs highly-skilled foreign-born workers who actually contribute more to the American economy than take away.

According to latest statistics, immigrants with more than a high school education contributed $105,000 more in taxes than they used in public services, while lower-skilled migrants actually cost $89,000 more than they contributed in taxes during their lifetime. Fed senior economists pointed out that too much focus by Washington on illegal immigration causes federal authorities to miss that the legal system of immigration needs reform as well. He added, “45 percent of medical scientists and 37 percent of computer programmers are immigrants”.

Since 1996 the number of permanent resident visas is unchanged and more than 1 million skilled-workers still waiting from an employment-based green card from the government. Because of this situation, some have given up waiting or applying, while relatives of U.S. citizens and other legal residents or even refugees find it easier to acquire green cards.

Illegal Immigrant Population in U.S. Static in 2010, Study Says

The illegal immigrant population in the U.S. in 2010 was little changed from the previous year, according to estimates from a nonpartisan research organization. Unauthorized immigrants last year numbered 11.2 million, or 3.7 percent of the nation’s population, compared with 11.1 million in 2009, the Pew Hispanic Center said today in Washington.

People from Mexico comprise 58 percent of the total illegal immigrant population, according to the report, which uses figures derived from March 2010 U.S. Census Bureau sample surveys that measure portions of foreign-born residents. There were 3.5 million illegal immigrants living in the U.S. in 1990, the report said.

The illegal immigrant population last year decreased in Florida, New York, Virginia, Colorado, Arizona, Utah and Nevada, while increasing in Texas, Louisiana and Oklahoma, according to the study.

USCIS to Host Free Session on Naturalization

As part of a larger program to help immigrants better understand the naturalization process, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services host a free information session. During the workshop, USCIS officers will review the content of the naturalization test and provide free educational resources and materials.

Benefits of the Session

1. USCIS personnel will be available to discuss the naturalization process step-by-step.

2. Provide information about Residency requirements, Application forms, Fees, the background security check and processing times.

3. Participants can also see sample questions from the new test and will receive an overview of U.S. history and civic principles.

4. Also watch USCIS officers act out a naturalization interview, and free educational materials.

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