Immigration Reduction refers to a movement in the United States that advocates for a reduction in the amount of immigration allowed into the country. Supported measures to reduce the number of immigrants include promoting stronger actions to prevent illegal entry and clandestine immigration and reducing temporary work visas for nonimmigrants (such as H-1B and L-1). Some advocate tightening requirements for legal immigration to reduce the total number, or shift the proportions of legal immigrants from those participating in family reunification programs to skills-based criteria. In the 1700s, when English men and women traveled to American soil in the Mayflower, among other ships, foreigners were considered “immigrants.” Many of the ideals of immigration are actually the foundation of our country, contributing to our melting pot metaphor and giving people the opportunity to chase the “American Dream.” Ralph Waldo Emerson, one of the greatest writers of the time, even wrote that "a nation, like a tree, does not prosper well until it is grafted from a foreign stock" and that immigration is a phenomenon that will build a new future for the 'humanity. America. In recent years, the immigration debate has triggered many legislative and foreign policy policies, challenging concerns about the economy, environment, social services and ethnic relations. While determining personal opinions on the immigration situation, it is important to look at the country's statistics. flow of immigrants actually arriving in our country. In 2011, the estimated number of immigrants to the United States was 11.5 million, 59% of whom were from Mexico. An article on Choices.edu compiles a list of questions to consider as you develop a side and analyze this......middle of the paper......and they are necessary to keep the economy moving, but what is an important and common factor contributing to the following problems?" Frequently Asked Questions about Immigration and U.S. Population Growth. Np, nd Web. December 5, 2013."Immigration Quotes." Immigration Quotes. Np , n.d. Web. December 5, 2013. “Reducing Immigration to the United States.” Wikimedia Foundation, 12 May 2013. Web. December 5, 2013. Llamas, Liliana. “10 Uniquely American Things Made by Immigrants.” NBC Latino. December 5, 2013. ana should be reduced." Fox News. FOX News Network, nd Web. 04 December 2013.Zuckerman, Jessica. “Why do immigrants keep coming to America?” Ask Heritage Why Immigrants Keep Coming to America Comments, nd Web. 2013.