Immigration policies in Western countries are increasingly framed as either economic necessities or cultural threats, but both sides often ignore the messy reality of integration. I've lived in three countries as an immigrant myself, and the data shows that while migrants boost GDP growth by 0.1-0.3% annually in places like Canada, local wages in low-skill sectors can drop by up to 2%. That doesn't mean the fear is irrational, but it suggests we need a more nuanced debate than just yes or no on open borders. Should we accept that some short-term friction is the price for long-term demographic resilience?