Alyssa+Theodur--Immigration+FAQs



Illegal Immigration Frequently Asked Questions

Q. ** Where do most illegal immigrants come from? ** A. Most illegal immigrants come from developing countries, such as Mexico, El Salvador and Guatemala. Others come from overpopulated countries like India and China.

Q. **What states do most of the United States illegal immigrants live in?**

A. One fourth of the nation’s illegal immigrants live in California. Many also live in Texas, Florida, Illinois, and New York. Illegal immigrants usually reside in busy cities or areas along the US/Mexico border.

Q. ** Why do people immigrate illegally? **

A. Many people immigrate illegally because they find it too hard to enter a new country legally. It is a hard and time-consuming process, and many people would rather take the risk of immigrating illegally.

Q. ** About how many illegal immigrants live in our country today? **

A. It is estimated that about 12 million illegal immigrants live in the United States today. Each day, more illegal immigrants come to our country, so it is hard to get an exact number.

Q. ** Why is illegal immigration such a problem? **

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