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It is however important to note that although most immigrants in this case are unskilled, some highly skilled immigrants also find their way into the United States. This effectively 'robs' Mexico of a talented workforce in what is often referred to as 'brain drain.' The Mexican immigration to the U.S. has also impacted negatively on border towns. Those hoping to cross over flock to Mexican border towns thus triggering significant humanitarian as well as security complications.
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The discussion above helps in the identification of the growing influence and relevance of Mexican immigrants. It is however important to note that there exists a need for both the U.S. And the Mexican governments to address the issue of illegal immigrants conclusively. Although closure of our borders to all immigrants cannot be regarded reasonable especially given the contribution the said immigrants make at the social and economic level, there are a number of other strategies which could result in a win-win scenario for both countries. Key considerations in this case ideally include but they are not limited to ensuring that the ban on hiring illegal immigrants is...
The U.S. government could also explore other ways of bringing down the number of unskilled legal Mexican immigrants.
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