According to the Department of Homeland Security, there are about 11 million of undocumented immigrants in the U.S.A. now. It is roughly 5% of the U.S. workforce. The number of illegal aliens declines during recession and rises during economic growth. The reason for this is quite simple – most undocumented immigrants enter the U.S. looking for a job. Federal authorities fight illegal immigration by making fewer jobs available for undocumented aliens. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA) prohibits employers from hiring illegal immigrants. It applies to all employers, regardless of size and industry and provides penalties from $250 to $2,000 per each hired undocumented employee. For subsequent […]
