Are there any illegal American immigrants in Mexico?

Question

Simple question - given that things are getting bad in the USA with expensive food, gas, healthcare and so on, are Americans crossing the border into Mexico for a better lifestyle? Since there is no extradition treaty between Mexico and the US, any American immigrants would not be deported back to the US. Some Americans are already living on the other side of the US border for a fraction of what they would pay in the US.

Well, one can hide from the IRS anywhere else besides Mexico - but a dollar will go further in Mexico than in Canada - forget about Europe because the Euro is 40% expensive than the Dollar and the Pound is twice as expensive as the Dollar.

The question does not apply to Mexican citizens who cross into America for work from any border crossing. The question refers to the family of 4 who has no job and no health insurance and crossed into Mexico for a better life - does not apply to any Mexican citizen working in the US or any child of Mexican immigrants who were born in the US.

The question does not apply to fugitives from justice or US citizens living in Mexico who work in the US or Mexico for that matter. Since there are 12 million illegal immigrants from other countries, mostly Mexico, have Americans moved to Mexico to live, work, raise families in Mexico.

So far, I have received some very interetsting answers - especially those where Mexico could care less whether one was a legal or illegal resident of Mexico.

Answer 1

i am sure that there are. we have people hiding in the US from other countries to avoid facing trouble so why wouldnt criminals from the US go hide in other countries.

Answer 2

I haven't heard cases with the exception of fugitives illegally entering mexico. Also if you look at Mexican immigration law it is pretty easy for an American to gain an immigrant visa, so I doubt there would be many illegals, because well you never know. There is one thing happening though many Americans and Canadians who have moved to places like Mexico and other middle income countries to retire. Costa Rica being another. I have gone to Mexico a few times and places including Mexico City and south are actually very well developed with modern facilities and Mexicans who are well adjusted. Cities that are not like Tijuana and Cuidad Juarez but very clean and efficent cities. But as you stated people are retiring in Mexico due to uncle sam going a longer way there and places that are very well developed.

Answer 3

I have actually read in the paper about an american going illegally to mexico because his wife was kicked out of here for being illegal. So they just packed up the family and decided to move there even though he doesnt want to be a citizen there. I'll see if i can find that article online. So im sure there are some

Answer 4

Most of the US citizens living in Mexico are illegal. That is because they have mexican parents (or relatives), even they never ask for the mexican citizenship. My wife is an example. She was born at Chicago, and lived there until she got 10. Then she came to Monterrey where she studied. I met her while in the College. She got a degree in Dentistry. I am a Physician. We live in Monterrey.

Now, believe it or not, there are many people here from USA, who seems to be hiding from some kind of autority. I remember a white man who lives in poverty. He is an american citizen. He does not speak spanish. And he works "watching" our cars at the parking lots while we go to the cinema. I allways ask him where is he from, and why is he at México. He doesn't want to answer me. He just answer me with a "God bless you".

Now, if you are at México, and you are not breaking any rule, nobody is going to contact you about your immigration status. If you are thinking in moving or visiting México, let me give you an advive: Do not bring guns or any kind of weapon with you. If you are catched, you will be at jail for a very long time (probably years).

Mexican reality is not as you can see at the TV shows. Even we have problems, and thera are small towns in rural áreas who meet the tipical scene, we have big cities, a lot of universities and most of the people is working or studying hard.

But do not mistake, you wont have a "better lifestyle" crossing the border. Probably you'll get cheaper services and very good and cost effective private Medicine, but jobs are not well paid. Probably if you talk about family way of life, or traditions related with values, yes, in many places of México you can feel comfortable with it.

Greetings

Answer 5

Yes there are alot of Americans living in Mexico for alot less than they would living here. They are the ones who are trying to take over the nice beachfront properties and kicking out the Mexicans. Mexico wants them to stay but they have to live by their rules not America's rules because now they are in their country.

Answer 6

I have a condo in Mexico City, well my husband does as I cannot own property. But I never bother to get visas and all that stuff at the border and I work illegally when I go down there too. Its actually a really nice place.

Answer 7

Ah, you 'doubt' it. Wouldn't it be nice if you actually KNEW. No, the children of Mexican citizens are welcome to Mexico just as any American children born in Mexico are welcome to come with their parents to the U.S. as citizens. So, that problem's solved. As for deportation, we don't have to deport the illegal immigrants. We simply need to enforce the 'no hire' rule, put hefty fines on employers that hire illegals...basically remove the incentive...and completely withhold any and all social services from illegal immigrants. No job, no place to live, no income, no health care, no food stamps...they'll go home. THAT is a fact. And it costs America nothing. In fact, we save billions.

Answer 8

There are illegal immigrants from the United States living in Mexico, and to the best of my knowledge they can be deported. Of course the law comes with a price in Mexico (la mordida).

Answer 9

They don't actively seek illegal America's in Mexico...Many foreigners do move to Mexico, without papers, they end up retiring there....Its is cheaper, food, gas, real estate and health care, but you still have to pay for services....Other goods are more expensive, like electronics, clothing and certain automobiles...Most living there will have to eventually get legal, or they can send you back here....There is a huge hippy community living throughout Mexico....Not sure if all of those are legal...But your right, many do move there, in a sense, it is more laid back, especially if you have money, you can live in some beautiful, peaceful prehistoric pueblos...

Answer 10

I guess you're right of course not as many but yeah, i lke them =) well idk if they have a passport or not but they can enter in Mexico by walking or driving just with a birth certificate so i guess some of them just have decided to stay, also if they live in the border like Ciudad Juarez or Tijuana they can work in the US side and live in The mexican side wich would make their life way less expansive

Answer 11

At least 500,000 Americans are living in Mexico. There must be some illegals. With all the money they pour in the economy I doubt if they deport many. However, if you're an illegal from El Salvador living in Mexico you will get the boot.