The rise of immigration and the large influx of immigrants coming into Europe and North America are trends that have given political clout to right-wing groups, especially after Brexit. The issue of immigration, however, is hardly restricted to the developed world. A serious analysis, dispassionate and sober, is necessary in order to understand the benefits and impacts of large scale immigration on sustainable development in regions all over the world. By identifying patterns and solutions, we will intertwine different areas of knowledge and prove that immigration is a vital issue for the West and its survival as a plurality of democracies.