Wages are higher than most countries, with a relatively low cost of living. Individuals coming from a more collective society prefer American individualistic values. People that are employed in the United States who have long-distance families are great examples of what compels families to immigrate. When these people gain their green cards, they want their children to move from their native country to the United States to be with them. Moreover, the United States has access to healthcare and quality education that is not available in many countries.
