Myth: Most immigrants sneak into a new country illegally.
Fact: In the United States, two out of three new immigrants have either permanent or temporary legal status, meaning they're absolutely allowed to be in the country. Of the one-third of immigrants who are undocumented, about half of them entered the U.S. through a legal way, and the other half crossed the border secretly.

Myth: When people move to new countries, they bring crime with them.
Fact: Statistics show that in the U.S., immigrants are less likely to commit crimes than native-born Americans.

Myth: Immigrants don't want to learn the language and culture of their new country.
Fact: It can be hard to learn a new language and adapt to a new culture, especially for older adults. But most immigrants understand that learning the native language and customs can help them fit in, and even get better jobs. Younger immigrants and the children of immigrants usually find it easier to adapt

Myth: Immigrants aren't interested in becoming citizens of their new nation.
Fact: Many immigrants apply for citizenship, but depending on the laws of their new country, this can be a long and complicated process. Often, a person must live in a nation for many years before becoming a citizen is even an option.