An illegal immigrant, working to support himself in an unfamiliar country, contributing taxes, staying out of trouble, and simply wanting a better life in a foreign country, on an unfamiliar land, should be recognized for their contribution to that particular society. An illegal immigrant is a person who migrates to a different country in violation of that country's immigration laws. Immigration has been a divided topic for many years in America: Illegal immigrants are sometimes seen as a burden to America, but others see them as an economic savior. There are more than 11 million undocumented immigrants in the United States, and many Americans have conflicting opinions about what the position should be regarding citizenship. Illegal immigrants should be granted citizenship based on the United States' need for a legalized workforce, increased tax revenues that would decrease the nation's debt, and the revival of the American economy. Various housework and gardening jobs are performed by immigrants, both legal and legal. illegal. Immigrants are a necessity in the U.S. job market; between 7 and 8 million of the 11 million illegal immigrants in the United States work, contributing to the economy and America's growing workforce (Jacoby 22). Unemployment is above 8%, and some Americans argue that these jobs could be filled by US workers, but that is not possible. The reason is that unemployed workers in the United States are usually selective about the jobs they are willing to take, and many of them do not want to be dishwashers or housekeepers. Americans have also become more educated over time and aspire to higher positions with higher income. The lower positions do not disappear and the unskilled worker...... middle of paper .......Works CitedAvendano, Anabruce, Victoria."The labor movement's solution to illegal immigration." Social Policy 39.1 (2009): MasterFile Premier. Network. April 17, 2014. Fox, Lauren. “Study: Immigration Reform Would Raise Tax Revenue,” US News. USNews & World Report, July 10, 2013. Web. April 18, 2014. Jacoby, Tamar. “Does the United States need illegal immigrants?” New York Times Upfront 144.11 (2012): 22. Educational source. Network. 18 April 2014.Nadadur, Ramanujan. “Illegal Immigration: A Positive Economic Contribution to the United States.” Journal Of Ethnic and Migration Studies 35.6 20090€: 1037-1052. Educational source. Network. April 18, 2014. Passel, Jeffrey S. and D'Vera Cohn. “State and local tax contributions of illegal immigrants. The Institute of Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP).” The Institute of Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP). NP, July 2013. Web. 17 April. 2014.