Survey of Mexican Migrants, Part Two
The survey findings reveal whether the migrants would vote if they could and which segments of the migrant population are likely to meet key eligibility requirements.
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Most Mexican migrants want to remain in this country indefinitely but would participate in a temporary worker program that granted them legal status for a time and eventually required them to return to Mexico.
The Survey of Mexican Migrants asked four questions designed to probe respondents’ willingness to participate in immigration programs that would offer different types of legal status to those who are currently unauthorized. In particular, the questions attempted to gauge relative interest in a program of the sort proposed by President George W. Bush that would […]
Present proof of Mexican nationality with a document such as a birth certificate or similar document issued by the Mexican government. Present proof of identity with a Mexican or U.S. document such as an electoral ID or a driver’s license. Present proof of residence with a utility bill, a receipt for rent payments or another […]
The survey asked respondents how long they thought they would remain in the United States and presented them with a list of options running from the short term to the long term. (Table 5). The answer that was marked most often, by a substantial margin, was “mientras pueda” (as long as I can). Another large […]