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From the start. It was during our War of Independence in 1776 that the United Kingdom started importing foreign mercenaries called Hessians. From our point of view, they were not legal immigrants.
From then on, the primarily English settlers complained about the Dutch and German immigrants, then later the Swedish. Hard to believe now, but those were regarded as inferior races. Later, all the North Europeans who were now here started complaining about the southern Europeans.
Later, all the Europeans here complained about the Asians and Hispanics. Some Asians and Hispanics have been here so long that they now complain about others coming over, too.
If I'm not mistaken, Arabs are the new ones to look down on. But give it time. By 2050, the Arabs will be fine, and we can all complain about the Aboriginal Australians coming over.
I suppose a mention should be given to the Native Americans. From their perspective, the problem with illegal Immigration started in 1492.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe United States is based on immigration from its very start. The English who came here to settle were immigrants since the only people here were the Native Americans. In 1830 69% of NYC didn't speak English, so this is a part of the history of the United States that never has been addressed. Immigrants have added to the history, events, arts, music, and government of the country. That is what makes the US different from other places in the world that everyone can come, make a home, and add to the culture.
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It is not illegal. Here is the US Gov'ts ruling on it.
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Well considering that drugs are illegal then yes cartels are
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yes
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Prison?
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It set a pattern for legal and illegal Immigration.
What was the drawback of the US Bracero Program?
It set a pattern for legal and illegal Immigration.
Can an illegal child become legal if the parents are legal in the U.S.?
Yes, but you will have to ask the US immigration Service how to go about gettig it done.
Why are the presidential candidates talking about immigration?
Because for many US citizens immigration and illegal immigration are hot issues right now.
Can an illegal immigrant in the US become a Canadian resident and come back to the US?
Firstly, the person has to gain Canadian Immigration resident status, and their having been an illegal in the USA will NOT be in their favour. Secondly, the USA is under no obligation to allow entry to someone who was previously illegal in the USA, regardless of their Immigration status in Canada. Your legal or non-legal status in another country has no bearing on your immig. status in the US.
Does an illegal alien in the US become a Canadian citizen if they marry a Canadian?
No. They still have to apply for citizenship through the immigration office. Even if they are married the application can be denied.
Should illegal immigration be allowed in the US?
No, although I am all for people who enter legally and gain citisinship, I don't want illegal immigrants in the US. I don't know why people think it should be ignored, why would we call it illegal immigration if it was allowed?
What would happen if the US effectively limited both legal and illegal immigration from Latin American countries?
Just that, legal and illegal Latin immigration would be effectively limited.
Is immigration illegal in the US?
No. Illegal immigrants refers to people who come into the country without doing it the legal way.
Where can one check US illegal immigration statistics online?
A number of people enter the US without having the legal right to, or remain in the US after their visas have expired. They are known as illegal immigrants. The US illegal immigration statistics can be found at the Government Accountability Office. And Wikipedia also has some detailed information.
Why are there so many illegal aliens in the US?
When it comes to immigration, US is the most preferred destination. This is because the country offers a secure life, job and a better place to live in. Illegal alien problem is due to the fact that many people (economically down) from Mexico, Canada cross the borders with the hope of a better future in the US. Either they are ignorant of the complex immigration process or they are not bothered to enter legally.
Why do citizens born in the US want to restrict immigration?
They did not want to pay higher taxes to support immigrants
