US Immigrants Bust Myths About Immigration | Truth or Myth 

Did you notice? The average immigrant - speaks more languages than you - has to work harder - knows more about other cultures than you - is less willing to generalize in a negative way Should that tell us something?

This makes me really sad that as immigrants we have to explain ourselves everywhere we go. Like we owe everyone an explanation as we why we are here. We are all human. No one is superior. People want to say “how do we know who we are letting in?” But honestly, how do you know you won’t have a child that’s going to contribute to all the bad things? What makes a person born in US soil greater than another human? That they don’t deserve the same thing?

You should do one about Americans who immigrated to other countries

I come from a family of immigrants (grandparents). With minor exceptions of indigenous peoples, at some point, people in our families were once immigrants. I think people forget their roots and need to reconnect. I don't think people realize how hard and expensive it is to get citizenship here.

7:41 that really touched me, and her story! As a first generation Mexican-American I know the struggle my parents went through to come to this country. My teacher herself is Vietnamese, and is truly an example of endurance and how the journey of her grandparents and mother coming here to the US propelled her to get a higher education, and educate other children specially of immigrant families about kindness and about working hard for what you want no matter where you come from. 😪

*these comments are not known by enough people. Thankyou for producing this video!*

I've done some research and found that the best case scenario for a migrant or refugee to legally earn U.S. citizenship takes at the minimum 6 years and thousands of dollars, which is insane to me. Seriously, try planning a family vacation 6 years in advance and hope that no one dies/is born or something happens to the destination that affects your plans. If we made it easier and faster for people to come to the U.S. legally and become citizens, we would have far fewer people waiting to come to the country, far fewer migrants living here legally or illegally, and more people including the ones in this video who have achieved the American Dream.

I used to live above a bicycle repair shop in Copenhagen and the owner was a refugee from Iraq, he used to be a professor of mechanical engineering at the University of Baghdad, but he had said some things Saddam Houssein didn’t like so he and his family had to escape in the middle of the night. When he came to Denmark he was told he would have to start his education over if he wanted to work in his field, so he ended up repairing bikes instead.

This made me cry but also remind me that I'm not alone. Thank you, such a great video.

About immigrants not trying to learn english, there are 2 things to consider: 1 - USA do not have an official language by law. English is the most spoken language, but it is not the only one existent in the country. A lot of indigenous people have their own language and they are also american for example. Hawaii is also part of the US and they also have other languages than English. 2 - You learn a language if it is useful for you. I live in Berlin for 4 years now. And I work in English, I have Germans friends to help me whenever I need something more official. The city is quite cosmopolite, so everyone around you speaks at least a little English. So in my day to day life, German is pretty much useless, unless I travel to some countryside city or need to solve a problem on my own. And even then, there are people who are willing to speak english, spanish, french or even make gestures so they can communicate with you. So If a person do not learn english in the US, maybe it is not useful on her day to day life for a bunch of reasons which could include the fact that this person is surrounded by other immigrants.

Woah those two girls from Afghanistan didn’t speak English when they came really could’ve fooled me. And the accent is on point, well the one on the right

Great video! Really should be shown in schools to further educate and destigmatize some of the myths of immigration.

I don't think many misunderstand legal immigrants. My entire family immigrated 30 years ago. I love immigrants who take the time to do things RIGHT and follow the law. Because I do so should you.

Both of my parents are immigrants and I'm not.

Omg you grown up so fast 😖😖😖 I loved it when you were a kid:)

I'm intrigued by that Soffea(?) girl's accent and I've no idea why

To quote Alexander Hamilton (or at least Lin Manuel Miranda): Immigrants - we get the job done

It's so sad that immigrants are made to feel less than simply because they have an accent or are not white

I have apply on immigration but my parents doesn’t believe in this all 🥺but i wan to be there anyhow🥺can someone plz help me 🥺🥺

Student at architecture: how proud she has been of making some calculations, relatively simple, with her pocket calculator ! In Excel, a breeze.

Great video

When you see someone not knowing how to use the internet, that one is american. I have a contact list on Hotmail. When I was interned in hospital and rehab (recover form hernia) I asked them access to internet to find out the cell phone number of the landlord to call him to know if the apartment is still open when I will come home. They refused. They would have let me use their wi-fi but not a browser on their computers. Can this guy infect the computer or break something ? WOW. Oh, no. They told me I have to have my device, best case scenario, worst case scenario they refused.

I think immigration is important for America because part of freedom and being the greatest country in the world is about allowing people from anywhere and everywhere the opportunity to experience it.

Capacity of abstraction and synthesis: those who finish high school: at the level of hens; those who finish the college, at the level of cats.

What really pisses me off, is that there is not any European immigrants! What the hell is going on? Why? It does not apply to them? Why?

Born here or immigrated this land was based on immigrants unless you are native american we are all immigrants

You are all great! Welcome to the United States!

I really like this video, I am not an immigrant. But I still relate and want others to understand, America was founded by Europeans.. so they were immigrants as well. I am indigenous to America. Unlike the 1st president George Washington who was European.

You know whats worst about being an immigrant. People see you as an immigrant and when you go on vacation in your native country people will detect your accent and say you're not one of them.. so where do you belong??

I was born here, but I wouldn't go to war for this country and I certainly don't love this country "Love" is a little too strong a word for how I feel. It's a love/hate thing I guess.

Oh my God!!!! This is so amazing. I would've loved to be a part of this video. Thank you for making this! #ImmigrantsRule

Only 1 (one) in 3-4,000 americans have IT culture, I mean, they know more than reading e-mails and watching youtube.

"""Working""" in the factory. New system. Machine operators. Every work place had a computer with Excel installed on it. Also to get the schedule of their operations. In the new systems, operators had to make simple calculations every time the run a job on the machines. Like transforming pounds in kilograms and other simple multiplications and divisions. For this daunting task they management distributed to them calculators !!! Yes, pocket calculators !!! To all operators. And one of them complained to me: do you know how hard is to do those calculations ? Of course in Excel would have been a breeze. But I didn't reply to them because they were a mob, and me was alone. Teaching them how to do it would have been nothing for me.

Born in the UK, now a US Citizen. I lived in s car and on the floor, I went onto plan the Bin Laden Raid...... I learned what Citizenship means, it should not be thrown around, too many Americans died for a cause to have that happen. Joe's ideas devalue an important learning factor, one that made me love America. I had cancer when I was on the streets, better now, so I fully understand.

To the 2 young sisters, truly I am sorry that people made fun of you for having an accent! That's disgusting! I love accents of all kinds. I can't imagine people being so ignorant as to make fun of you for it! I hope you both know that not ALL American's would do that! If I heard someone being made fun of, for whatever reason I have never sat back and said or done nothing! Our differences are what make this country this country. There is but one race on this planet, and that's the HUMAN RACE!! and we should all be doing everything we can to help each other in whatever way we can.

The problem is when the host coumtry does not consent. Then it is Invasion. Or if the immigration is not for the national good. Denmark has completely changed its migration policies bc the data showed they were more of a drain then a benefit. Both in crime and money. Im an immigrant too, but facts and fairness matter, as does national good over those claiming to be refugees (often falsely).

Yeah I agree with you on all things but those assumptions Are for people that broke the law and came into the US illegally

Not loneliness would be the main problem, but selling to the secret services of another countries.

Who would make fun of their accents tho? Its beautiful and the ones making fun are just mad cuz theyre basic like everyone else. 💀

Lalo is really good looking. Sorry had to say that..

Its lovely to hear people from experience. But at best its anecdotal. They can speak for themselves and maybe the people they know. They can't speak for all immigrants, let alone illegal immigrants. I know people they work around me that are from Mexico, I don't want them deported, I want our system to reflect what is right as well as what is sustainable.

Take this however you want: I saw a story by Frobes from a few years ago that said regardless of immigration levels, America's non-Caucasian population (including bi-racial people) will outnumber the Caucasian population by 2045. Additionally, there are currently 5 states (including my home state of Texas) and Washington D.C. are already 50% non-Caucasian with 8 more at least 40% non-Caucasian.

⛓️Wonder: #Dogs & #Fleas The negative affect certain people have on my life, is less when in retaliation I affect the people who are with them who say they aren't like them. Separating the two types of people of a land, & punishing the dependant of the other, spoils the chances any there will be cut the slack afforded a mix of people, as well as spoils the chances people will think to move there to blend in. They say "When you sleep with dogs you get fleas." 1. You are no different to the dog to the outsider, & 2. Fleas don't look like dogs to fleas when they know it's they who're punished for being dogs & not the dogs.

How do we know who we're letting in to the country

Good America. You take them. We have enough

They have forgotten that their ancestors came from Europe and migrated to America.

I am the daughter of Hispanic immigrants. I have an older brother and a younger sister. When my parents first made it to america in the first few years my brother was born. He had a hard time in school because both of my parents struggled speaking english so he had a harder time with almost everything. My younger sister had it easier because by then my dad had become more fluent so he was able to help more. My mom had learned enough english to help me learn the ABCs and a few basic words but i was never able to have bedtime stories read to me because my dad had the night shift and my mom was the pnl one home but she couldnt read in english so i would just go to bed most of the time. When i was in pre-school my teacher expected me to know the present and past tence version of verbs but she didnt expect it from anybody else. My skin color will never be like any white persons and i am happy because of that. I am 12 years old and i hope to do great things to prove to other people that even though we are childrens of immigrants we can make a difference and that we are not insignificant but but worthy of anything that a white american is.

America is a continent, did you guys know that??? It is called United States not America, I live in America the continent but not in United States.

It makes me laugh when Caucasian Americans speak ill of immigrants. Have most of them forgotten where they are from? Their forefathers were migrants from Europe who colonized America and their native people. Essentially, they were illegal immigrants.

Yikes. ..I hope you know what you're getting yourselves into. I have a few calculations for you below. I recommend you all pick up your things & go home. Ukrainian, I recommend Aus or NZ for you if you cannot find anywhere else. I want you all out.

Unless you are a native Indian, all other Americans came here as immigrants,PERIOD!

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I think the first question is a bit of a myth and attempts to spread a falsehood. I don't know of anyone that believes legal immigration produces more crime in neighborhoods or communities. A majority of the population comes from legal immigration. However illegal immigration by it's very nature does, and common sense (along with studies) support if you migrate to a country illegally, breaking immigration laws are not the only laws you are going to break in order to stay in the country illegally and normally at the expense of legal resident or immigrant. Conflating the illegal migration issue with controlled immigration does a disservice to those who do follow the law and the questions "addressed" like the above are not the real issue. The real question is why people feel they need to conflate to two if their narrative has any rational validity. Why do I need to label someone who is against illegal immigration and the crime that brings with it as being against immigration altogether and throw them into a minority view point that has no traction in the majority view of people against illegal immigration? To paint them as being wrong? All Americans should be for controlled, legal immigration. It's how a majority of Americans came here and it's how a majority will have continued success here.

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This was great! And sad that it needs to be said. Lets put some white european immigrants in to speak that truth and vouch that they have a different experience than this, based on their skin tone alone. I know of one female comedian who is vocal about this (katherine ryan) if anyone wants to know.

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Legal immigrants are welcome who understand the importance of assimilating into our culture and wanting to contribute to american society.

It's the illegal immigration we don't like.

No Myth here.... My Ex is from mexico city.. We have a child in chicago that as a Father, i have no actual rights to see..& i havent even done anything wrong., her lawyer is free, Judge is free and another lawyer for the "State" is welcomed to go up against my wimpy effeminate male squire. This chitcaga sanctuary is obviously a breeding ground for the voters they intend to harvest later, regardless of what the actual americans think.. this isnt personal attack on anyone that comes here legally.. yet this is projected onto USA.. so they can reset our society in favor of the left socialist plans.. no more fair elections here. So, why would anyone come here to begin with.. unless its to overthrow our country.. buy theyre iwatch and feel good about themselves.. Its sickening.

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this grate, we all know that legal migration is grate but, what about illegal immigrants?

Immigrants who waited their turn and came in legally are fine by me. Those who entered illegally should be kicked out. Either come in legally or don’t come in at all.

The usa does not have a problem with legal immigration! It is illegal immigration that is the problem. They are asking question about illegal immigration to people who came here the LEGAL way why truth and mythological views.

To immigrate or infiltrate

Very biased video

We support Immigrants that come legally, but if you are here illegally you got to go!!!

I find it very irresponsible of a channel like soulpancake to put out info like this. I'm conservative and dont feel that those statements/myths are applicable and dont ever recall hearing any of them. There is a difference between Legal and Illegal immigration. I like watching your dating videos wich just popped up in my suggestions but if this nonsense is what you are about....see ya.