Abstract
This work attempts to contribute to our understanding of the process of settlement by undocumented Mexican immigrants. The behavior of single migrants (including individuals who migrated without spouse or children) is compared to that of migrants accompanied by spouse and/or children in relation to a number of factors, including the outcome of migration experiences, variation in household composition over time, attitudes concerning residence preferences, and labor market participation.The examination reveals observable differences in migration patterns and residence intentions. Single migrants are likely to be temporary workers in the U.S. labor market. They view their jobs as temporary and are likely to return to Mexico after a brief stay in the United States. They maintain strong social and economic relationships to their place of origin.In contrast, undocumented immigrants living with their families in the U.S. are likely to view their job as relatively secure and desire to continue residing in the Uni...
Highlights
This work attempts to contribute to our understanding of the process of settlement by undocumented Mexican immigrants
The behavior of single migrants is compared to that of migrants accompanied by spouse and/or children in relation to a number of factors, including the outcome of migration experiences, variation in household composition over time, attitudes concerning residence preferences, and labor market participation
Similarities and predictable differences in the age-sex structure of household members in San Diego compared to data collected in the 1980 U.S Census suggest that the sampling procedure employed in this study identified a population that is similar to that of undocumented immigrants in the country generally
Summary
Human Organization, Vol 47, No 2, 1988 Copyright @ 1988 by the Society for Applied Anthropology 0018-7259/88/020095-14$1.90/1. The data on undocumented immigrants who have formed a family in the United States suggest a need to reconceptualize the notion of what constitutes a "resident" of a community This is not merely an academic question, but one with implications for policy-makers who must determine who is to be allowed access to the benefits society has to offer, such as education, health care, or even employment. Such an approach contributes to our understanding of changes in migration and residency patterns as well as labor market participation. The final section clarifies the policy-related issues addressed by the data
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