Migrants

Since its discovery, foreigners have entered America in search of freedom and work. Those who enter to stay are called immigrants. Those who enter to work and then leave are called migrants. Throughout the 20th century, migrants entered the U.S. from Mexico to perform seasonal agricultural work – not always with permission. In the last 10 years, the U.S. has increased border patrols to make it more difficult to enter the U.S. without permission. Foreigners desperate to enter the U.S. for various reasons have responded by paying higher fees to human smugglers and by accepting greater personal risk. But migrants, who typically leave, re-enter, leave and re-enter, have responded to these higher costs and greater risks… by staying in the U.S. Entonces… more effective border patrols have persuaded some illegal migrants to become illegal immigrants.

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