Which of the following is not considered an advantage of immigration?
A) It provides a way for people to seek asylum and create a better life for themselves
B) It generates exchange of ideas and innovation
C) It provides a source of low-skilled labor that may be willing to work in undesirable jobs
D) It results in overall wage increases because there are more job applicants and employers are able to choose the "cream of the crop"

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Overall wage increases are not always a guaranteed result of immigration. While an increase in competition for jobs may lead to lower wages, the impact on wages depends on a number of factors such as the overall labor market conditions and the skill level of the immigrant workers. Therefore, option D is not considered an advantage of immigration.

Which of the Following Is Not Considered an Advantage of Immigration