immigration contributes to the overall health of the american economy.Despite recent concerns related to the cost created by illegal and some legal immigrants tothe united states,this contry has largely benefited from the skills,talents,and ambition that immigrants bring with them. american businesses gain from a good source of affordable labor,while town and cities are revitalized by immigrant families who strengthen communities through civic participation the generation of new economic activity.the united staates must continue to welcome new arrvals and help those who already here; therwise,the country will lose the advantages it has over other industrialized countries who comete against us in the global marketplace and seek to recruit from a vast pool of unskilled and skilled global workers.