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To what extend can the United States still be considered a “land of opportunity” for immigrants? Arguably one of the most relevant examples justifying how much the United States does still represent a “land of opportunity” is the strong wish of the 2018 Venezuelan caravan to settle the country. Indeed, thousand people are walking to the United States hoping for better living standards. Believe in the “American Dream” still exists, what are the reasons for? First, American society is based on protestant roots which consist in favouring people who deserve to succeed whatever their social backgrounds or nationalities. Immigrants who are looking for achievements thus consider the United States as a “land of opportunity” for they could play a part in American wealth. In addition, the United States is worldwide renown for its education. Indeed, universities such as Yale, Harvard attract a lot of foreign students who aim to get an American degree. These students mean that it is the better way to start their adult life. Moreover, immigrants are looking for higher salaries than in their country. Each day, a lot of Mexican people are crossing the border between San Diego and Tijuana in order to earn more money. Indeed, under Obama’s presidency, the minimum salary has been raised to 15$ which is much more than in Mexico. This economic aspect is considered as a potent advantage, particularly for immigrants coming from Southern countries. As a result, the United States is still considered a “land of opportunity” for its economy, education, and social mobility which attract people all around the world. Moreover, it is seen as the country of liberties and multiculturalism; American society seems to welcome everyone who could boost its wealth

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To what extent can the United States still be considered a “land of opportunity” for immigrants?

Arguably one of the most relevant examples justifying how much the United States does still represent a “land of opportunity” is the strong wish of the 2018 "Venezuelan caravan" (this is an informal name applied by news media, so is usable like this ; normally you would have to specify a "caravan of people" I think ) to settle in the country. Indeed, thousands of  people are walking to the United States hoping for better living standards. Belief in the “American Dream” still exists ;  what are the reasons for this?
First, American society is based on protestant roots which consist in favouring people who deserve to succeed, whatever their social backgrounds or nationalities. Immigrants who are looking for achievements thus consider the United States as a “land of opportunity” for they could play a part in American wealth.
In addition, the United States is renowned worldwide  for its education. Indeed, universities such as Yale and Harvard attract a lot of foreign students, who aim to get an American degree. These students think that it is a better way to start their adult life.
Moreover, immigrants are looking for higher salaries than in their country. Each day, a lot of Mexican people are crossing the border between San Diego and Tijuana in order to earn more money. Indeed, under Obama’s presidency, the minimum salary has been raised to $15, which is much more than in Mexico. This economic aspect is considered as a potent advantage, particularly for immigrants coming from southern countries.
As a result, the United States is still considered a “land of opportunity” for its economy, education, and social mobility, which attract people from all around the world. Moreover, it is seen as the country of liberties and multiculturalism; American society seems to welcome everyone who could boost its wealth.

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