that they do not want to give up their life that they have in their country. When immigrants leave their home country they are leaving their family, friends, culture, and whatever else they have going for them. The thing that convinces these immigrants to go that are scared to leave their native country is the emergence of ethnic enclaves that have been established in the United States. (413) These enclaves or communities are areas that are almost totally populated and run by immigrants. The communities retain the culture from which the immigrants have come from, so it does not seem so strange and uncomfortable. "This city is wonderfully textured with Chinese sensibility. Graceful calligraphy blinks brilliantly from neon signs on banks, fish markets, and boutiques. The Chinese language is spoken at every turn and other aspects of Chinese culture are seen everywhere. Chinatown is like a haven between hemispheres, an oasis of the Orient firmly planted on our western shore." (Bentz, pg. 333) These communities are good for new immigrants coming into the country it makes them feel at home and not so out of place. The language, all their foods, and familiar surroundings are all present in these communities. It takes the worry out of trying to adapt to a different culture so quickly. New immigrants are also able to receive help from other immigrants that have been in the country for a while. Immigrants may also have families that already live in these communities to reunite with. These ethnic communities make it easier for immigrants to live in the United States. These ethnic communities promote immigration by providing a comfort zone for the immigrants; they are not totally abandoning their culture just because they immigrate to a different country. All of these reasons are a part of why immigrants come to the United States. A lot has to do with the economic opportunities that are available to immigrants that come to the United States, wheth...
