Haitians Assimilate Well in the United States

Author Information

David J. Bier, CATO Institute

Date of Publication

2021 12:00 AM

Security Theme

Migration

Keywords

Migration, Haitian Migration, Immigrants, Charts, Graphs, Assimilate

Description

Haitian immigrants have received more attention in recent weeks after the U.S. government trapped them in terrible conditions at a camp along the U.S.-Mexico border and is now using extraordinary legal methods to expel more than 500 per day. But there is no reason to oppose Haitian immigration. Despite extreme challenges, Haitians integrate well into the U.S. economy and society. Across numerous economic and social measures, Haitians and their U.S. descendants contribute to and prosper in their new country.

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Jan 1st, 12:00 AM

Haitians Assimilate Well in the United States

Haitian immigrants have received more attention in recent weeks after the U.S. government trapped them in terrible conditions at a camp along the U.S.-Mexico border and is now using extraordinary legal methods to expel more than 500 per day. But there is no reason to oppose Haitian immigration. Despite extreme challenges, Haitians integrate well into the U.S. economy and society. Across numerous economic and social measures, Haitians and their U.S. descendants contribute to and prosper in their new country.