Articulo De La Inmigracion

Illegal immigration continues to be a controversial and divisive topic, not only in the United States, but throughout the world. An individual who is residing in a country illegally is known as an"illegal immigrant." Other terms that are commonly used include: undocumented immigrant,  illegal immigrant, undocumented alien, unauthorized migrant, illegal migrant, illegal alien, migrant, orundocumented worker. Illegal immigrants comprise a vast category. Some undocumented immigrants entered the country illegally and others entered legally but overstayed the number of days permitted on theirvisa or violated the terms of their permanent resident card or refugee permit. Regardless of how a migrant got to their new home country, they decided to take a risk and move to a foreign country insearch of a better life. Many usually leave loved ones and valuable possessions behind. Some immigrants leave their home country due to political or economic reasons. Individuals generally choose toemigrate to countries that are more technologically advanced, have greater resources and offer more opportunities. Some immigrants also move to a foreign country to give their children a better life. Incountries like the United States, children of illegal immigrants automatically gain citizenship. On the other hand, in other countries such as France, children are not granted automatic citizenship.Instead, they must request citizenship from the government and fill out applicable documentation once they reach the age of 18. Failure to do so may result in illegal status and deportation.

Asstated previously, many illegal immigrants obtain their "illegal" status by entering the country illegally. Throughout history, there continues to be a myriad of ways that immigrants cross the border inorder to get into the United States. One method that is often popular with immigrants from the Caribbean is to cross the Atlantic Ocean to reach United States, often in a homemade boat or even a...