According to immigration activists, tens of thousands of applicants for political asylum receive residence permits fraudulently, by telling fictional stories of harassment and discrimination in their home countries. more>
Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez expressed doubt that all undocumented immigrants want to become permanent residents. "Since they have no intention of becoming Americans, they don't need green cards or passports." more>
“Undocumented workers represent a nice chunk of business for banks," commented Chane Peterson, executive vice-president at the Banco Popular. more>