Many persons imagine undocumented immigrants to be “living in shadows” and marginalized from American life. It is true that their immigration status prevents them from enjoying full social and economic participation in our society. But the data in this report and many present a picture of a population that includes a wide range of income levels. And includes not only younger persons but many individuals in their 30s, 40s, and 50s: highly productive periods of life. Given their incomes and age, it may be more appropriate to view these immigrants. Not as a hidden group with little ability to succeed. But rather as a potential source of economic growth and development.
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