Why don’t Mexicans just come to this country legally? Gustavo Arellano provides his thoughts. By the way, here’s a cute chart that tells you what “get in line” looks like in steps and in terms of years. You’ll notice that a lot of this is dependent on the nation your home nation. Now think about the historical relationship between the U.S. and Mexico, now think about how easy this nation might make it for Mexican citizens seeking to become citizens in the states.  This post is brought to you by the magic of Google, please use it.

Why don’t Mexicans just come to this country legally?

Gustavo Arellano provides his thoughts.

By the way, here’s a cute chart that tells you what “get in line” looks like in steps and in terms of years. You’ll notice that a lot of this is dependent on the nation your home nation. Now think about the historical relationship between the U.S. and Mexico, now think about how easy this nation might make it for Mexican citizens seeking to become citizens in the states. 

This post is brought to you by the magic of Google, please use it.

Jul. 27 2012
Via dallasobserver.com
#immigration
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  3. purpledwings reblogged this from thenoobyorker and added:
    ESPECIALLY THIS CHART- If you don’t feel like reading, at least look at the chart.
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  6. anyday-happyday reblogged this from luigimonstre and added:
    My only addendum would be against that last part of the message where Gustavo Arellano says “she needs to become...
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  14. rondevil77 reblogged this from eatingismyvirtue and added:
    True story
  15. locasz reblogged this from minniescarlet
  16. luigimonstre reblogged this from thenoobyorker and added:
    As someone who came into the U.S. on a tourist VISA, I can tell you that Mexico doesn’t hand them out easily. We had to...
  17. eatingismyvirtue reblogged this from dontcyberstalkmegrandma
  18. windupbirdchronicle reblogged this from thenoobyorker and added:
    don’t become a libertarian though, that’s bad, mkay
  19. laurachavela reblogged this from thenoobyorker and added:
    Burn!!!! How common misconceptions disappear when you read just a little. PLEASE READ! Don’t be an ignorant idiot...
  20. mrindieday reblogged this from jondhuskerdu and added:
    Yup. To add, my dad has been in this country (legally) for 30 years or so. He just attained his citizenship a few months...
  21. unverifiableclaims reblogged this from thenoobyorker and added:
    Should be required reading for whiny white ‘Merkins who never get the right information…
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