Migrants give important and positive contributors in almost every sector of the US economy. It is in large measure because of the influx of migrants that the US economy sustains and grows, new jobs are created, innovation occurs, and local demand grows.

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In 2017 remittance outflows from the US exceeded $148.5 billion. Top recipients were Mexico, China, India, the Philippines, and Vietnam. Remittances are most commonly sent by migrants to support their families back home. When sending money to family members in countries like the Philippines, using an international money transfer comparison site can help you find the best exchange rates in real time.…