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Old 08-05-2008, 08:59 AM
 
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I've heard the argument time and time again that because we don't allow LEGAL Mexicans to come in, they have no choice but to come illegally.

What's the problem? Is it because we don't let ENOUGH Mexicans to come in, or what? I don't know the answer, and I've been wondering about it.

Anyone know?
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Old 08-05-2008, 09:02 AM
 
Location: Denver
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I have read that we only allow 66,000 worker (h-2b temporary-seasonal) visas a year, that is from everywhere. I have also read that those visas go really fast and in fact 2008 quota was filled up in the matter of days.

H-2B Visa: Non-Immigrant Visa for Temporary Worker, Seasonal Worker

http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/...04-visas_N.htm
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Old 08-05-2008, 09:06 AM
 
Location: Ohio
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they are sooner or later make the mexico and canada border disappear. the euro is going to be the dollar.... and no passports will be needed for those two countries
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Old 08-05-2008, 09:09 AM
 
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they are sooner or later make the mexico and canada border disappear. the euro is going to be the dollar.... and no passports will be needed for those two countries
So if this hypothetical scenario comes to pass, what do you think every uneducated, unskilled Mexican will do, Jorge?
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Old 08-05-2008, 09:11 AM
 
Location: South Bay Native
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I do believe the H-2B visa is not the only way people enter this country legally. Here is data for naturalization by country for FY 2007. Check to see which country we took the most from - surprise!!! It's Mexico!!! As a matter of fact, nearly 20% of all naturalization was of Mexican-born individuals. That is of all the 100+ countries in the world!!

http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/s...natz_fr_07.pdf
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Old 08-05-2008, 09:12 AM
 
Location: Maryland
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We are THE most welcoming country in the world. We offer visas and citizenship to more immigrants than ALL other countries combined. Why must we be responsible for providing for the entire world? Furthermore, why should Mexico receive preferential treatment simply due to their proximity to the US? Let Mexico take care of its own citizens. If we “need” them, we’ll ask.
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Old 08-05-2008, 09:13 AM
 
Location: long island , ny
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my landscaping bills are too high! yes let more in.
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Old 08-05-2008, 09:17 AM
 
Location: Denver
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That's just it Benicar our companies want these workers. Mexicans have been filling seasonal work for decades legally and illegally.

So don't ask us, ask your local landscaping, fishery, crab chucking, meat packing, restaurant and masonry company.
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Old 08-05-2008, 09:19 AM
 
Location: Denver
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my landscaping bills are too high! yes let more in.
The thing is, if they come in on a H2-B visa they are supposed to get the same wage an American would get, they get the same benefits, they pay taxes, so technically your bills should not be going down with visa workers.
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Old 08-05-2008, 09:21 AM
 
Location: Denver
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I do believe the H-2B visa is not the only way people enter this country legally. Here is data for naturalization by country for FY 2007. Check to see which country we took the most from - surprise!!! It's Mexico!!! As a matter of fact, nearly 20% of all naturalization was of Mexican-born individuals. That is of all the 100+ countries in the world!!

http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/s...natz_fr_07.pdf
I don't think naturalized citizens are the issue, many companies just want visas workers, OR they want illegals..
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