The immigration debate in the United States is mired with controversy. A comprehensive policy that addresses the complexity of the issue must be based on facts and not on myths.

We believe that reflection on the issues can be helpful toward finding a more humane and comprehensive solution. Some of the opposing positions regarding immigration reform, in our view, are based on incorrect assumptions, or myths as we call them.

We have attempted to cite the most popular myths and address each of them by offering our findings, and sometimes perceptions.