reasons that mexicans immigrated?
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Most of the ones I know immigrated to have better paying jobs and a better quality of life in general, as well as a brighter future for any children.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexican_revolution#Causes\nthis might help check it out
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Mexican Nationals, like many immigrants \ncome to this country to improve \nthier lives and to help their \nfamilies back home. Legal or \nnot the \nemployers they work for, take taxes \nout of their pay. Again taxes \nhelp the US.\n\nLegal or not most immgrants cannot \nqualify for public assistance \nprograms for many reasons. \n\nTherefore the people out there who \nthink that immigrants are draining \nthe system need to stop watching Fox \nNews and read research papers \nand look a governmental spending \nrecords and history.\n\nIllegal immigrants don't apply for \npublic services because they \ndon't want to get caught by the \ngoverment and get deported. \nImmigrants like most poor people \nonly go to the hospital when \nthey are really sick or its too \nlate. This is just a flaw in the \nsystem. \n\nIts the same with education most \nreccent immigrants do not \nsend their kids to public schools. \nI hate to say that America \nis stupid country for funding \nmost of it schools by property \ntaxes. Other countries around \nthe world use several methods \nof raising money for their schools.\n\nWhat is really  happening in our \ngreat country is not immigrants! \nIt's our political leaders! \nImmigrants are not the sole cause \nof what is bad in this country!\n\nFor one, they are the ones out \nthere busting their asses to make \npeanuts. They work all the jobs \nthat Americans would cry and \ncomplain about if they worked \nthose types of jobs (picking \nproduce in the fields, \nconstruction, and other hard \nmanuel labor)\n\nWe are all immigrants (unless \nyour a Native American) \nand America wouldn't be  what is \nnow, without immigrants, \nlegal or not!\n \nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Immigration_to_the_United_States_of_America\n\nYes...there are bad immigrants who \nbreak the law (steal, rob, \nmurder, drug dealers, illegal gun \ndealers and such) \nBUT most are hard working people \nwho want a better life. \nI have benn around INS for quite some\ntime now and It is irrational how people that \nactually know about immigration \nlaws, such as federal immigration \njudges, immigration lawyers and \nlots of people that work for the \nINS are in favor of immigration as \nlong as it is \ndone legally, but the goverment and congress\nare not makin any progress on laws that\nwould promote to legalize illegal aliens\nsuch an amnesty, but yet the congressmen \nand the president are \ndiscriminating illegal immigrants and \nblaming them for draining \nthe system, when they know that the \nactual cause of all the economic \nproblems here in the US is war on \nIrak that bush started a few years \nback.\n\nDo you people realized that he spent \n200 billion dollars on the Irak war \nalready, that is a lot more than \nanyone could expected, including Bush, \nand now you see on the news that \nillegal immigrants dont pay taxes and \nthat they drain the system, when Legal\nor not most immgrants cannot qualify for\npublic assistance programs, and \nthe real truth is that\nthere is more white people living \non welfare than any other minority, \nand that includes African-american, \nHispanic and Asian, \nIllegal immigrants do pay taxes \nwhenever they go to the store \nwhen they get their paychecks \nthey get a tax cut also, \n\nAnd can you tell me when do \nthey get those taxes back?  hardly \nnever \nbecause the majority of immigrants \ndont know how to declare their \ntaxes but there is also Illegal \nimmigrants that declare their \nincome taxes and that is completely\n legal just do some research on \nhow being an illegal immigrant \nyou still have the\nresponsability and the right to \ndo your income taxes just like \nanyone else livin in this country, \nbut no one has the time to look at \nrecords see for themselfs the real\ntruth.\nThe truth is that the \ngoverment is making once again the\nwrong choice or just looking\nto blame the immigrants because he\nspent to much money in the Irak war\nbut instead of spendi
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Dude, this is where people get the message mixed up. it's not just for Mexicans but other ethnicities that immigrate to this country, Filipinos, Inidans, Armenians, Russian, Africans, Bolivians, Peruvians, etc. get the point? It is a way to show that illegal immigrants do cause an impact on the U.S. economy. It is a demonstartion.
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This should clear things up...\n\nI thought this was interesting, considering today's protest marches. \n\n"What Are the Immigrant Permits\n\nImmigrant Permits are issued to foreign nationals who have the intention of gaining permanent residency in Mexico. Under immigrant schemes, you are permitted to reside in the country, provided that you fulfil certain criteria (as specified by the type of permit) for a period of up to one year. The permit is renewable annually, for one year, for a further four years. At the end of the five year period, you automatically receive residency status, entitling you to full rights and benefits as any other Mexican Citizen, with the exception of the right to vote.\n\nUpon receiving this status, you will receive a document that looks like a Mexican Passport (called a "FM2") which enables you pass through Mexico's borders as if you were Mexican National. You do not need to surrender your national passport, and you use your own passport when you return to your home country, either for visits, or when returning home to dwell. If you stay outside of Mexico for longer than 2 years, or for 5 years in any 10 year period, you will lose your resident status in Mexico.\n\nBelow are the kinds of people who can apply for Immigrant Permits, with a view to taking up permanent residency in Mexico:\n\nRetirees \nInvestors \nProfessionals \nScientists & Technicians \nArtists and Sportspeople \n\n[TOP]\nRetirees\nIf you are over 50 years of age, and want to engage in "non remunerative activities" and you are receiving funds from abroad (from a pension or other investments or fixed income) at least to the value of 400 times the daily minimum daily wage per month and a further 200 times daily minimum wage per month for each dependent (e.g. spouse, children) then you can apply for a Retiree Immigration Permit. Read more about retirement in Mexico on Mexperience.\n[Back to Immigrant List]\n\nInvestors\nYou can receive an immigration permit if you are willing to invest your capital in Mexico. You investment can be directed at industry or services, and must equal a minimum of 40,000 times the minimum daily wage in Mexico City.\n[Back to Immigrant List]\n\nProfessionals\nIf you are a qualified professional, you can have your certificates validated by the Mexican Consulate and apply for an immigration permit to live in Mexico. You must be sponsored by a company who must satisfy the authorities that you are essential to their operative requirements.\n[Back to Immigrant List]\n\nScientists & Technicians\nIf you are involved in science, or are a qualified technician, whether commercially or for education, you can apply for an immigration permit in Mexico. You may need to be invited by one of the established scientific or technical organizations in Mexico.\n[Back to Immigrant List]\n\nArtists and Sportspeople\nThese people can apply for an immigration permit. Each case is considered individually and entry is at the Interior Ministry's discretion.\n[Back to Immigrant List] \n\nCan I be granted Mexican Citizenship?\n\nAcquiring Mexican Citizenship is an involved process, and it is not easy to do. As a minimum, you must have been living in Mexico for 5 years (2 years under special circumstances) and have resident status. Marriage to a Mexican national may allow Citizenship without the residency requirement. For matters concerning the acquisition of Mexican Citizenship, seek professional advice and contact your local Mexican Consulate. \n\nMexico has strict measures in its constitution dealing with immigration. Mexican law classifies all illegal immigrants as felons, subject to a two-year prison sentence plus deportation. As a point of information, Mexico deports more illegals than the US. \n\nMexico posts its military on both the north and south borders to prevent people from sneaking into the country. These measures are in stark contrast from what Mexico advocates the U.S. to do. \n\nMexico a
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Because he's Mexican.
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The reason that land belongs to the United States is because the people that lived there at the time wanted to be a part of the United States, not Mexico. Apparently, nobody wants to live in Mexico since they all want to come here. I wouldn't want to live in Mexico. If I were a Mexican citizen I would want the whole country of Mexico to become part of the United States.
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The Racists have to focus on an object that they feel is inferior to them to make themselves fell superior.  That is one; secondly they need a reason to say that they are alright and that their failures in life have been brought on by some one that is not of their belief. Thirdly they mostly come from a very low educational back ground with little or no tolerance to others around them mostly out of fear.\n\nNow on the legal Immigrates, pretty basic, because they work harder for less pay.  Not always better labor, but the economics escape me right now. But I would say give me a group of 5 Mexicans over 10 white boys any day for the same job.  They will not only learn the trade, but ask questions and work extra hard to learn more. I have been the only white boy in a welding group and I was called a good Mexican, I was proud that they accepted me and some times that was a little too weird for me at times.  But I loved working with those guys I learned a lot, not much Spanish because they wanted to learn English.
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No way...did that really happen? No...we do not want to be like Mexico. Every immigrant that comes to America (legally) should adopt this nations cultures and values regardless of where they are from. I am third generation Mexican-American, and I don't even know Spanish. In fact, my grandfather fought in WWII for the US and my other grandfather who served as a Christian Pastor had sons including my father who served in the US military and Vietnam. My family has always been here legally though, and even my grandfather who knew Spanish always preached....You're in America...speak English. So no, I don't think it's a bad thing to be of Mexican heritage, or any other for that matter, as long as you are a contribution to our society and not a burden. But if you are going to live in this country and migrate from another one, you should above all things FIRST be an AMERICAN. You chose this country...it did not choose you.
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Mexicans are hard working and love their families as much as AMericans do. I dont' hate mexicans, and if I was in their position I would cross the border. Mexicans will out work americans and are more appreciative since most grew up with nothing.\n\nNAFTA was desined to slowly build their economy and make their lifestyles better and create a marketplace of millions more consumers. Turned out just a bunch of greedy rich people wanted cheap labor.\n\n Let's build up Mexico like it should properly be done, then they wont need to cross the border. In the mean time, get use to it.
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Of course, not all illegal aliens come from Mexico. \n---In 1997, the illegal alien population was 54 percent Mexican. \n---The illegal alien population is currently 70 percent Mexican, with 30 percent coming from other countries. \n---Latin America, including Mexico, is the source of 90 percent of illegal aliens entering into the United States.\n \nhttp://www.theamericanresistance.com/ref/illegal_alien_numbers.html\n\nSee: Proportion of illegals from countries other than Mexico\n\n\nNo... I Dont Wonder At All\nI KNOW EXACTLY Why The Target Is What It Is\n\nLook At These Pictures\nhttp://michellemalkin.com/archives/004869.htm\n\nNOONE Has Forgotten The DISGRACEFUL Way That These Issues Were Addressed In The Past Few Weeks\nRunning Rampant In Our Streets\nDestroying And Defacing Our Flag\nThreatening Citizens\nMaking DEMANDS That Our Laws Be Ignored \nMaking DEMANDS That You Have The Priviledge Of Citizenship \nMagically Bestowed Upon You  \n\nYou Must Realize That This Is NOT About Race, Or Nation Of Origin - It Deals With ILLEGAL ALIENS From ANYWHERE\n\nIf You Read The Provisions In HR4437\nhttp://www.justiceforimmigrants.org/HR4437.html\n\nYou Will NOT Find Any Mention Of Race\nThe ILLEGAL Aliens And Their Supporters Took It Upon Themselves To Create ANARCHY\n\nAnd Introduce A Smear Campaign Against The American Public\nBy Claiming WE Are The Racists, When Clearly, \nAs Demonstrated By The Actions Of The Hispanic Community, THEY Are, In Fact The Racists\n\nAnd The American Public WILL NOT BE CHALLENGED Like That\nWhen Our FLAG Is Defaced\nWhen Our VALUES Become Questioned\nWE THE PEOPLE Stand Up - And WE Wont Back Down\n\nThe Displays Of ANARCHY And ARROGANCE On The Part Of The Hispanic Community Has CHALLENGED The Citizens Of The USA\nWith DEFIANCE And CRITICISM\nAnd WE THE PEOPLE Came Back From That Challenge TENFOLD\nTHATS Called PATRIOTISM, Not Racism\n\nIf You THINK For A Moment,\nHad The Hispanic Community Been A BIT More Humble In Their Approach,\nAnd Came To The American Public With An AMERICAN FLAG In Hand,\nAnd NOT RAN AMOK With ANARCHY In OUR Streets,\nAnd ASKED For Amnesty, Instead Of DEMANDING "NOTHING LESS THAN AMNESTY"\nThe American Public (Myself Included) Would Probably STAND BEHIND YOU And SUPPORT YOU\n\nBut, (Im So Sorry) Its Too LATE For That Now\nThe First Cut Is The Deepest,\nAnd It Hurts The Most\n\nYou All Shot YOURSELVES In The Foot\nAnd Dont Have A Leg To Stand On Anymore\n\nThe Hispanic Community Created The "RACIAL DIVIDE" \nAnd Brought This Upon Themselves\nWE THE PEOPLE Will Close The Gap\nAnd Restore The Order
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Ancestry.\nA some point thier parents came here, and the attacks are not only on real issues but on thier culture, like the english only farce\n\nThis is lost on Anglos, they want to forget the ship that brought thier grandpappys\n\nBesides if you believe in the american dream, then bring us your tired your poor your huddled masses yearning to be free...\n\n\nand i believe in Immgration reform and better border security.
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Mexican immigrants bring us a new labor pool that is generally willing to do labor jobs that are thought of as undesireable by some.  They also bring us new culture that we can all learn from and appreciate.  Not all immigrants are in the labor class though and have education and skills that are needed in many communities.\n\nUnfortunatly these fine immigrants are not well recieved in the US because many of their countrymen do not follow the rules of immigration and enter the US illegally.  That is a shame and a disadvantage to these fine, law obeying hard working people.
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The old immigrants wanted to become Americans,they would get off the ships and kiss the ground they were so happy to be here.They wanted to assimilate into this country as quickly as they could.They learned English,sometimes by going to night school after a long hard day at work.They kept some of their old world ways but they were eager to learn about their new homeland.\nThe new immigrants are not a whole lot different except the fact that there are so many of them of one ethnic heritage that they don't feel the urgent need to assimilate as quickly or as completely as the old immigrants did.\nThe illegal aliens are an entirely different type of people.But you didn't ask about them so I wont elaborate.
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I don't necessarily think that everyone has a problem with Mexicans, but I do think most people assume every Mexican they meet is an illegal immigrant.  I'm a Spanish major at college, and one of my professors immigrated (legally) from Mexico.  She said a big part of it is the issue that the immigrants CAN'T become citizens legally.  That takes money, and Mexicans don't cross the border for the fun of it; they come to the U.S. when they're children are starving and they have no other choice.  If there was a way for them to come here legally, I'm sure they'd rather do that, then risk their life in the desert, and constantly hide from immigration.  I wish people were better informed on the issue.
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Because mexico economy benifits from illegal immigrants sending money home
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So many Mexicans come to the U.S. for the opportunity to make a better life for themselves and their families. And, yes, that includes more money.\n\nThere are many Mexican doctors, lawyers, architects, professors, dentists, etc. that cross that border to come to the U.S. to make more money than their profession currently pays in Mexico. This means many MX immigrants working as bus boys, cashiers, baggers, house maids, or laborers are not accustomed to that type of work, but it pays alot more than being a doctor in Mexico.\n\nThese people come for the money, but would also be loyal to the country that gives them this opportunity. Meaning many would love to be American citizens, but the process takes such a long time.\n\nI don't think there will any "ruling themselves." They all just want a chance to make more in this country than they ever could in their home country... which is the same story of all immigrants to the U.S. throughout our history... :)