how come inmigration problems only apply to Spanish people?
479168
Yes...there are many. Its really just a matter of location. If the US were in Asia we would be flooded with Chinese. Seems the INS isn't able to find and deport other foreign nationals either.
1114074
Ok, for the person who say "they are spanish..."  those are people from Spain.  The term hispanic includes Latin America and Spain, the term Latino included Latin Americans.\n\nIt's so annoying when people just answer because but have no facts to back up their answers and don't even know what they are talking about.  Educate yourself people.\n\nNow, anwering your question.  You're right.  There are many legal immigrant who currently do not hold green cards, but work visas instead, who oppose to amnesty to other Latin Americans who have come here illegally.  I mean, it does not make sense.  Some people pay for their work visas, pay taxes, pay insurance, pay out-of-state prices in college, follow the rules, and yet they will be out of the Senate bill because that is only oriented to illegal immigrants.  It is not fair to reward people who have come here illegally and let the ones who have come here legally on student and work visas be left aside.  Those are the people who should be rewarded because you wouldn't believe how easy it is to work without documents, but yet some honest people decide to respect the law and they get screwed??
1067054
Isn't it a personal choice? And anyway, If a person (immigrant or citizen) cannot communicate in the most common language of the country he resides in, who's at loss? Then why does one (who can communicate) make such a big deal if other person cannot communicate in national language (unless earlier is providing services to later).\n\nThe argument about immigration is not as much about a common language as it is about legal v/s illegal status. \n\nThat said, immigrants (as well as citizens) have to accept & respect the culture &  values of the country where they (with personal choice of their own) decide to reside (legally as well as illegally). And in my opinon that includes the national LANGUAGE as well. \nNo question about it.
654284
Here's an article about new immigrants to Spain.\nYou might want to rethink that plan.\nhttp://www.zmag.org/content/showarticle.cfm?SectionID=30&ItemID=2185
143990
Some of the reasons are for a better life, but migration began long before the 90's, and include Texas. Thier most valid reason (they say) is to claim the land they were forced from, do a little research on Google on Hispanic migration to the west
79612
If its used in your job than yes.\nI would guess the spanish speaking people get a benefit because they use spanish more often in speaking with non-english speaking people.
1134099
Think about it. If you were to emigrate to another country that speaks Spanish, do you think the locals would all learn English just for you? Hell no. They would expect you to learn the country's official language. I don't see why that is such a hard concept for some people to grasp.
615941
First, in every country in the world and any time in the history of the world, immigrants are accepted so long as they are not very visible and numerous.  When their numbers increase and they become visible, the problems arise.  They are seen as intruders and "not us" and the human tendency to divide people into "us" and "them" and to fear outsiders comes into play - xenophobia is a genetic thing with all primates, including humans.\n\nThe difference between humans and other primates is that humans have the capacity to overcome their genetic disposition in this regard.  But most don't have it together enough to do so, and they let themselves be driven by this primitive genetic program.\n\nThey will give "reasons" for their opposition to immigrants, but in reality, these "reasons" are just rationalizations for their primitive drives - they are just finding excuses for their irrational behavior.\n\nYou will see so many people covering up their xenophobia and racism with the blanket of illegality, and at the same time you will see them complaining about how they don't speak English and how everyone of them harrasses them and oogles them and are generally churlish and on and on with the stereotypes and disinformation.\n\nSo that is what is going on here: immigrants are between the cracks; they are no longer invisible, and at the same time they are not yet familiar enough to natives that the natives are comfortable with them.\n\nAdd to this the rabble-rousing of the Compassionate Conservatives, and we have this unseemly brouhaha.
175728
Never, I think so. In Spain, Latinamericans are who most inmigrate and live there. Mostly Africans who try to inmigrate are catched by police in the Gibraltar Strait. Also, Africans that inmigrate are from Sub-Saharian Africa, who is mostly Catholic and not from North Africa. I think with Latins, Spain would become "Al-Colombia" or "Al-Ecuador","Al-Argentina",Al-Venezuela",etc.
354183
Because people are so racisits and sterotypical.  They forget that America was founded on immigrants, and that our country would not be what it is today without the immigrants who shed blood to build it.  People look at Spanish people as just a bunch of illegal criminals, and forget we have our own criminals.  As Americans who live in the greatest country in the world, we have decided (some of us not all) (Exclude me lol) think we are better than anyone, when in reality, lets face it, if not for immigrants coming in and doing the mundane jobs, we as Americans would be in a pinch.  Just let these hipocrites on here be stupid and full of it because when it comes down to it, they are fooling no one but themselves.
728098
Every country has it's own way of dealing with illegals.  Right now just as in the 60's many military deserters are going illegally into Canada from the U.S.  They can apply for refugee status on the grounds of persecution (going to war or being imprisoned for desertion).  Few have been granted this however and if denied they can appeal to the Canadian Minister of Immigration that they be allowed to stay on "compassionate" grounds.  Without refugee or compassionate status however an illegal cannot work or get insurance and basically has few if any rights.\n\nThe Philippines has laws that state that someone can be jailed for up to 3 years and be fined thousands of dollars if they are illegally in the country.  Despite their "love of America" immigrating to the Philippines is difficult and generally foreigners cannot own property or legally work. (there are some exceptions that involve LOTS of money).   Certain ethnic backgrounds are treated more harshly than others when it comes to being punished.\n\nIn the United Kingdom, it's status as a member of the European Union means that it recognizes the right for the "free movement of people".  This doesn't mean however that anyone who wants to can just come into the country.  Illegal immigration has been a hugely debated issue, however even with the desire for more controlled immigration, the UK is still civilized about how it deals with illegals.  Depending on the level of their immigration breech, penalities are not as severe as most countries and an amnesty policy is being considered.
228859
None. Immigrants are people who immigrate to other countries to live. However some are classed as Illegal immigrants who have gained entry to a country illegally. Most of the world is populated with the ancestors of immigrants.\n A note for Turkish gamer 13.\n What a ridiculous answer. You dont really know an awful lot do you?
506965
What exactly is the problem?\n\nDo we have too many immigrants or too few?\n\nDo they help our economy or hinder it?\n\nDo they pose extra social issues or do they add to our culture?\n\nDoes immigration allow British industry to ensure we have the best skilled and most capable workforce or does it dilute our skills and capabilities?\n\nI'm afraid the 'problem' needs better definition.
957678
no. people from Spain are spanish.
452906
Not only can a non Mexican only lease. Mexican nationals are also given preference over non Mexicans in hiring. Its their law. They also have much higher restrictions regarding immigration.
629366
Most of the time. However, remeber that inmigrants who are already been granted with citizenship or with residency and have been living in the states for long time, most of the time remain to do the same jobs they were doing at first, which are blue collar jobs or low paid jobs that don't require formal education. why? there's a lot of discrimination to inmigrants and specially to latins in the states, this is why, job opportunities are NOT Equal for everyone. And of course, some inmigrants do not have any education what so ever to fullfill the requirements of a very demanding labour market. But the ones that do have the education... don't have the opportunities and their skills and education sometimes are not assessed completetly so they have to study again or for more time in the states to reach their level of education, but with the high fees of superior education, this is most of the times impossible for an inmigrant. So, to remain in their casual or permanent jobs with lower wages is their only option. Thay can't choose sometimes. But, this is changing in the last decades. Now, inmigrants are very well educated and can adapt easily to the system. So, It's hard and there are so many reasons behind "doing what an american wouldn't do". More opinions?
242039
illegal immigrants hurt the country, and the people who hire them. ethnic backgrounds have nothing to do with it-make my day, send home illegal immigrants, and prosecute the people who employ them!!!!!!!