Undocumented workers often are paid much more than the minimum wage

USA CITIZENSHIP TEST

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

A	false
B	true
C	Either A or B
D	None of the above

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Undocumented immigrants live in the United States without legal immigration status. They are not provided work authorizations and there are no pathways for them to gain citizenship. Immigration officers have the power to interrogate, search, arrest and detain them. See: 8 U.S.C. § 1357(a).

Detailed explanation-2: -On average, immigrants earn less than native-born workers. Nationwide, the hourly wages of immigrants are 12% lower than the hourly wages of American-born workers. In California, the wage gap is much larger (26%).

Detailed explanation-3: -All immigrants regardless of legal status are able to earn a living as independent contractors, or start a business using an ITIN or SSN. An independent contractor must pay self-employment tax and income tax.

Detailed explanation-4: -Having and job and therefore working in the United States without documentation is illegal. Anyone who works without a work permit would be exposing themselves to receiving a sanction which can range from fines to being deported from the country.

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