The distribution of illegal immigrant workers in the United States is:
A) concentrated in low-skilled jobs.
B) concentrated in high-skilled jobs.
C) evenly distributed among low-skilled, medium-skilled, and high-skilled jobs.
D) more concentrated in low-skilled and high-skilled jobs than in medium-skilled jobs.
E) more concentrated in low-skilled and medium-skilled jobs than in high-skilled jobs.

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Multiple studies have shown that illegal immigrants in the United States are concentrated in lower-skilled occupations such as agriculture, cleaning, construction, and food service. These are jobs that are often physically demanding, require minimal education or training, and pay low wages. While some illegal immigrants may work in higher-skilled jobs, the vast majority are concentrated in low-skilled work.

The Distribution of Illegal Immigrant Workers in the United States