Why is it easier for illegal immigrants to stay in the country than for people with master's degrees?
494615
I think this is a very valid question.  It shows how hypocritical it would be to give amnesty to those who did not follow the rules.\n\n---\n\nin response to the person above, that is not true.  They are not all "doing the work that no one else will do."  They are doing jobs U.S. citizens will do, but are doing it for such cheap wages, often lower than minimum wage, that they are getting the jobs.  They are bringing down the value of a jobs worth.
1069987
That is because they tend to be the ones who came here legally under an immigration system slanted intentionally to get skilled workers.   Middle class immigrants are a net benefit economically. Those are the ones who become citizens, typically.  \n\nOn the other hand, since middle class and wealthier people subsidize services such as education, health care and welfare for the poor, poor immigrants are a net economic drain even where they pay all taxes.  That is why their numbers are limited and is why the wait to get here is long.\n\nFor a better picture of immigrant economic impact overall, try this: http://www.cis.org/articles/2005/back1405.html
660700
A lot of it is probably to do with historical patterns.  Even if a formal eductaion was not necessarily required to maintain a group for example as the head of a community, if that small groupeg family moves elsewhere and it is required, then the high status seekers will try and ensure that thier offspring get the whatever societal tools are necessary to stay opn top.  Elsewhere it may not be education they seek, but land or a herd of camels etc etc.
637901
First of all, immigrant come here illegally because there is no EASY way to come here. If there was an easier way to come here without immpossible expectations many would do so.The laws are more like how lucky you are as opposed to how deserving you are.I like your viewpoint!
373336
Entering and remaining in the country without documented permission is a misdemeanor.  \n\nRepresenting yourself as someone else in order to obtain work is fraud and identity theft, felonies.\n\nThe misdemenaor is cheap and easy to prove.  Felonies are expensive to prosecute and harder to convict on--there are so many illegal aliens to capture that it is most expedient to slap the misdemeanor on them and deport them quickly.  That is the current working theory anyway.  Great success, huh?
597445
What people failed to understand was that no one is opposed to legal immigrants, but many of us are opposed to illegal immigrants. There is a BIG difference between the two.
417126
People make that assumption because they are the largest group of incoming illegal immigrants.  They aren't the only people who come to this country and stay without legal citizenship, but Mexicans do come and stay illegally in larger numbers than immigrants from any other single country.
67623
I don't like illegal immigrants. If you're going to migrate to the US then do it through hard work like the rest. You need to EARN the right to be here. In some way or another, illegal immigrants are forcing hard working Americans to support them; be it through public welfare or housing, et.c.\n\nBy the way, not all Americans are educated. Some of us Americans need crappy, minimum wage jobs. In fact, I believe most every American enters the workforce with a low-income job at a young age.
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There are two predominant ways in which people are deemed to be in the US illegally - either they enter the country illegally, or they enter the country legally, then lose their legal status.\n\nThe majority of foreign nationals who enter the US illegally come as economic migrants; they are searching for a better way of life, and for opportunities that simply are not available in their own countries.  The US is an attractive alternative to other western countries because it has such diverse population centers - many immigrant populations are already well established.  Another reason is the land border with Mexico.  The huge expanse of often isolated shared border with Mexico has provided a relatively easy crossing for millions of Third World nationals.  Intending illegal immigrants from all over the world try to enter Mexico in order to cross into the US across the land border.  Others, with more resources, attempt to enter Canada in order to cross into the US through the northern land border.\n\nIllegal immigration is a highly charged issue.  Attempts to stem the tide of illegal immigration have historically been met with strong resistance; logic and law are often obscured by emotional rhetoric.  As long as the disparity exists between First World and Third World countries, and as long as intending immigrants are able to enter the US outside of the proper channels, without fear of sanctions, then there will continue to be a problem with illegals.
501753
most mexicans are smarter than white people.you aint got no idae what ur talking about does u. i know people that ve waited 20 years to become citezins. they got in the country legaly but the INS is slow as hell
133390
From where I'm from people have to come to the US to secure a better future for themselves.  This was the case for my mother.  She had me in Mexico and had a pretty good job and everything else she needed, but she knew she would never move up.  She wanted better so when she was about 22 or 23 she left everything behind except for me, a little bit of money,  and the clothes on her back and crossed into the United States illegally.  Now 20 years later.  We have a home thats paid for she started a restaurant after working hard for 10 years and she became a US citizen and learned english.  When we got here we barely had very little money and no place to stay at to begin with.  No family no nothing.  So if my mom managed so can you.  Especially since you dont have children.  If you want to do it it can be done.  Get your education first of all and dont worry about marrying too soon.
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Do you mean who would reap the benefits more. Of course the USA. Competition: If you don't have a college education you don't go far in this country. I don't see that as being a bad thing, more like a motivator. Geez! Don't yell. You should have said that in the first place. Politically USA more on Mexico.
1092470
people have a problem with people coming into the country illegally because its illegal.
440324
its not illegal if they do it the legal way. there is a process that needs to be done to immigrate to the US. These millions of people who come here illegally every year are cutting in line in front of another thousand or so who are trying to come here the legal way. All counties have policies on immigration, not just the US. Do you think that it is easy for an American top immigrate to Mexico? NO they are worse then here
394726
I owned a construction business, we did all phases of construction, but too many illegals made it to hard to compete. We did better work, did it faster, had better cust service, yet everything we bid we got cutthroated because the businesses we were doing work for found out that hiring illegals that were " self employed" for 40-50% of our cost was better. They are illegal, therefore don't carry the labor burden and other fixed and variable overhead. If they were gone, those jobs no one wants, will be paying more overnight. For example, with a painting service, painting houses, you could make 1600 a week depending on the size, and thats just for labor, then 15% mark-up on materials. With illegals, materials go for cost, and labor is lower cause they don't pay income taxes, and need to pay for that 1 bedroom apartment with 10 of them in it. So, they do it really really cheap. Americans want these jobs. Not everyone wants to waste time and money becoming over educated. Actually, the most stupid people I know are college educated with no common sence. A piece of paper doesn't mean your smart or properly educated!!
450514
its because central and south american illegal immigrants are the most common\n\nmake sure to make the distinction between 'immigrant' and 'illegal immigrant'\n\nthey're two entirely different words..
1111777
They want a better life, better jobs. i think its because there is too muich competion in singapore and there are lots of smart people so some of the not as smart people or not well knowledged people decide to immagrate to different places because its easier to find jobs or its not as crowded.