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2006-09-05 09:46:12 · 21 answers · asked by ? 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
Major reasons would be MONEY, BETTER HEALTH CARE, MORE FREEDOM , SECURITY, LESS CORRUPTION, BETTER GOVERNMENT, GOOD EDUCATION, BETTER JOBS AND ECONOMY, TO HELP THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS IN THEIR NATIVE COUNTRY. PRETTY MUCH FOR A BETTER LIFE.
2006-09-05 09:51:43 · answer #1 · answered by Independent 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
The PC answer to your question is freedom.More realistically the truth is MONEY.The answer to most of your ? in life will be money remember this and you will understand why things appear so messed up.For example:Our so call problem on the southern border with Mexico.Mexicans come to this country to get jobs and MONEY they spend lots of it and I mean a lot of money on food to homes.This is why there is nothing being done about illegal immigration,Mexicans have caused an economic boom for the States and nobody I mean nobody is going to interfere with the MONEY.Remember this and life will be easier for you young one. Good Luck!
2006-09-05 10:04:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Better access to education and employment as well as freedom from the political repression and extreme violence so common in many countries around the world.
2006-09-05 09:51:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
i know alot of people came here as i did from ireland to join the us army after september 11 and that gives you citizenship too help the cause
2006-09-05 09:50:01 · answer #4 · answered by ocairde 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I used to think that it was because America was the land of opportunity in a working sense. Now I'm not so sure.
2006-09-05 10:13:59 · answer #5 · answered by Made in America 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because America has the weakest legal system in the world. They know they can come here, commit crimes, and get off, legally. In countries where they remove body parts for crimes, crime is virtually non-existent (they must be doing something right).
2006-09-05 09:56:12 · answer #6 · answered by krodgibami 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Better paying jobs, without realizing the cost of living.
2006-09-05 10:01:02 · answer #7 · answered by beez 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
• Showing your patriotism. Becoming a citizen is a way to demonstrate your commitment to your new country.
• Voting. Only citizens can vote in federal elections.
• Serving on a jury. Only U.S. citizens can serve on a jury. Serving on a jury is an important responsibility for U.S. citizens.
• Traveling with a U.S. passport. A U.S. passport enables you to get assistance from the U.S. government when overseas, if necessary.
• Bringing family members to the U.S. U.S. citizens generally get priority when petitioning to bring family members permanently to this country.
• Obtaining citizenship for children born abroad. In most cases, a child born abroad to a U.S. citizen is automatically a U.S. citizen.
• Becoming eligible for federal jobs. Certain jobs with government agencies require U.S. citizenship.
• Becoming an elected official. Many elected offices in this country require U.S. citizenship.
• Meeting tax requirements. Tax requirements may be different for U.S. citizens and permanent residents.
• Keeping your residency. A U.S. citizen’s right to remain in the United States cannot be taken away.
• Becoming eligible for federal grants and scholarships. Many financial aid grants, including college scholarships and funds given by the government for specific purposes, are available only to U.S. citizens.
• Obtaining government benefits. Some government benefits are available only to U.S. citizens.
2006-09-05 09:48:37 · answer #8 · answered by ibelieve 4 · 1⤊ 4⤋
because we're still the best damn country going with freedoms and opportunities that are not available anywhere else!
2006-09-05 09:55:32 · answer #9 · answered by thenakats 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
most illegal looking for citizen only to get benefits but their heart in mexico thats why they will take over and overload population
2006-09-05 09:51:52 · answer #10 · answered by againscums 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋