mmigration in Boston City

Research shows that about 214 million people globally lived in foreign countries as of 2015. ,Today the largest number of immigrants at nineteen percent live in the United States followed by Germany and Russia as the third. The  factors influencing immigration include urbanization, wars, natural disasters, lack of job opportunities in countries  origin, and population growth. Although Boston has had its fair share of difficult times in the past, it is incredible how the city has always bounced back and emerged stronger than ever before. This paper aims to discuss how Bostons unique history, geography, and ethnic mix contributed to its transformation. It will also discuss the challenges
facing Boston city today and the most effective ways to address the challenges.

Immigration in Boston City

There are four main types of immigration in the United States: temporary visitor, undocumented immigrant, Lawful Permanent Resident, and citizen. Immigrants
are referred to as temporary visitors if they obtain visas to live in the United States for a specified period and a specific purpose. This means that such visas have got expiry dates implying that if the holder fails to renew, they become an illegal immigrant. Undocumented immigrants live in the United States without permission in the form of a green card or visa. A Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) describes a person who has permission to live and work in the United States by having a green card.

Lastly, a citizen is born in the United States but raised in a different country. A united states citizen is entitled to federal benefits such as health insurance, social services, and education loans. Bostons unique history and geography The city of Boston was founded in 1630 by the puritan colonialists from England. The city was soon made a commercial, educational, political, financial, and religious center for the New England region. However, the American Revolution gained momentum, and war erupted in 1775. Although the British bowed to pressure and left the city in 1776, the war seriously damaged the city, and so did its economy. APA