2007-02-27 14:08:43 · 20 answers · asked by divinity2408 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
I'm asking about the USA (forgot to mention that)
I don't hear of anyone every being arrested for being an illegal immigrant? Do they deport woman who had "anchor" babies? What about illegal immigrant married to an American?
2007-02-27 14:37:12 · update #1
Yes, an immigrant who comes here on a visa & over-stays is considered "illegal." Most of them though apply for SSN's when they arrive here with the visa and they continue to pay taxes with that valid SSN after their visa has expired. Why in the world would the government send them home? They aren't eligible for unemployment, social security, medicaid, medicare, food stamps, welfare or government subsidised healthcare. It's free money for the government. And before you try to say I don't know what I'm talking about I personally know many of these "illegals" who pay taxes. Those without SSN's can apply for and receive tax id #'s and they pay taxes through those. Am I saying all illegals pay taxes? No. Are you saying all Americans do? Again, the answer is no.
SVEN B....the terrorists aren't getting caught because they are smart enough to know to come here through the Canadian border if they are coming illegally. Sad thing is, most of them are actually here legally. What does that say about our country that we would rather approve visas for those who wish to bomb us but deny visas to those who wish to work? Sad state of the nation.
2007-02-27 15:13:56 · answer #1 · answered by Pamela 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Yes, It is illegal for someone to overstay their visa.
If found, they will be arrested and than deported back to their country of orgin.
But, so many people overstay that the government has a hard time tracking them down since they can basically disappear.
In fact, most illegals are illegal because of an overstay, NOT because they snuck in.
2007-02-27 14:16:13 · answer #2 · answered by GaelicMel 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. After 9/11 they've decided to make a huge deal out of that. Anyone who overstays his or her visa is automatically considered a criminal by our government, and is subject to imprisonment, then deportation and being banned from this country for 10 years. Remember..... our government has to pretend to be "protecting" us and will "criminalise" pretty much anyone so they can appear to be doing a good job. Overstaying your visa gives them a perfect excuse to abuse you. Meanwhile, all the real bad guys never seem to be getting caught; perhaps that's too difficult a task for our government??????
2007-02-27 14:19:44 · answer #3 · answered by Sven B 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, they become illegal the moment their Visa expires. If caught and they haven't been commiting illegal acts they'll just be deported or required to renew their Visa plus fines.
2007-02-27 14:12:56 · answer #4 · answered by Χαλαρά 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I hope they get deported and is on the next plane, boat or raft out of here. Some of the 9-11 hijackers was here on expired visas
2007-02-27 14:13:40 · answer #5 · answered by David A 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The only way you can get deported if u commited a crime as they call "feloney" but if u don't commit any felonies u may not get depoted,that's so many workers from the South are here..
2007-02-27 14:20:26 · answer #6 · answered by JP 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, if they overstay their VISA they are in violation of the law. They could face deportation if found.
2007-02-27 14:12:59 · answer #7 · answered by meathookcook 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
yes, it is illegal. you would be out of status and in the u.s. illegally. you would face deportation and become ineligible to reenter the united states legally for at least five years.
2007-02-27 14:19:43 · answer #8 · answered by capaleasco 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Figures.
2007-02-27 15:50:01 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. You can stay as long as you like on a Mastercard or American Express, though.
(where is "here"?)
2007-02-27 14:16:15 · answer #10 · answered by silentnonrev 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋