I remember when Europeans stopped coming to the US years ago; it was a very disturbing sign (that still haunts us). Simply put, working or not, they have a better standard of living than us. During the “Celtic Tiger” boom, many Eastern Europeans went to Ireland to live & work; now they go to Germany. In both cases, they didn’t come here anymore...
Few people understand how this all came about (from welcoming European immigrants to opening our nation up to be a "safety net" for the 3rd world).
Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965
"Long-term results - Immigration changed America's demographics, opening the doors to immigrants from Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.