These migrants do not always move with their entire family. More often, they leave the rest of their family behind: their spouse, children, and parents. ... In particular, the physical absence of the migrant may have multiple adverse effects on family members' education, health, labor supply response, and social status.The available evidence suggests that immigration leads to more innovation, a better educated workforce, greater occupational specialization, better matching of skills with jobs, and higher overall economic productivity. Immigration also has a net positive effect on combined federal, state, and local budgets.
