Immigrants fighting hard to stay in U.S. – The Elkhart Project- msnbc.com
Immigrants fighting hard to stay in U.S. – The Elkhart Project- msnbc.com.
Hispanic immigrants, chiefly those here illegally, are particularly vulnerable as the recession lingers. Without proper documentation, those out of work can’t access unemployment and other government benefits, increasing the pressure to pull up stakes and look for opportunity elsewhere. Still, many who came to the United States looking to improve their life — make money, open up opportunities for their children, help support family still in Mexico — are hardly eager to return.
