For example , a July economic analysis by the BBVA Bancomer Foundation and Mexico Economic Studies Department of BBVA Research found that Mexican immigrants are responsible for 18 % of our gross domestic product in agriculture , forestry or fishing . Noorani : Nation needs a compelling vision for a common-sense immigration process . Poll after poll shows Republicans want a rational immigration process , Noorani says . He cites report that immigrants launched As much as of the country 's new businesses in this month . Ali Noorani : We must create legal immigration opportunities that serve the needs of our economy .
Noorani : Nation needs a compelling vision for a common-sense immigration process . Poll after poll shows Republicans want a rational immigration process , Noorani says . He cites report that immigrants launched As much as of the country 's new businesses in this month . Ali Noorani : We must create legal immigration opportunities that serve the needs of our economy .