Title: Immigration Myths - Berkshire Immigrant Center
Headings: Immigration Myths
Immigration Myths
Myths and Facts of Immigration

Content: Myth Number 5: Immigrants aren’t really interested in becoming part of American society. Fact: Immigrants want to be part of America. Immigrants believe in the American Dream. A CNN/USA Today poll reported that more immigrants than natives believe that hard work and determination are the keys to success in America, and that fewer immigrants than natives believe that immigrants should be encouraged to “maintain their own culture more strongly.” Immigrants want to become proficient in English and do learn English. Only 3 percent of long-term immigrants do not speak English well. Myth Number 6: Immigrants contribute little to American society.