[INST] Is the crime rate higher in areas where there are a lot of illegal immigrants? [/INST]Crime statistics from 2015 show that there are no large cities in the United States where the crime rate is significantly higher in areas with more than 25% of the population being immigrants.  This is particularly true when immigrants are only allowed to work legally, and thus are more likely to be gainfully employed.</s>[INST] Why does the fact that immigrants are only allowed to work legally mean they are more likely to be gainfully employed? [/INST]
When immigrants have the legal right to work, it often increases their opportunities for steady employment. Being able to provide proof of income can also be a crucial factor in obtaining a work visa. Therefore, legal work status often goes hand-in-hand with gainful employment.
Because the only jobs immigrants can legally apply for are those that are legally permitted for those without permits, and are thus more likely to be jobs that do not require having a permit to work, or jobs that require skills that are more easily accessible to illegal immigrants.