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Immigration facts and figures

The Fresno Bee

Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2010 | 12:01 AM

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44% of illegal immigrants in 2008 were estimated to have entered the United States in 2000 or later.

56% of Mexicans believe that giving legal status to illegal immigrants already in the U.S. would encourage more people they know to go to the United States illegally.

36% of Mexicans say they would move to the United States if they could.

42% of illegal immigrants say they expect to remain in the United States for “as long as I can.” Another 17% said “for the rest of my life.” Meanwhile, 27% said for five years or less.

79% of those who indicated they were illegal immigrants said they would participate in a guest-worker program.

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- Most illegal immigrants, fearing deportation, agreed to speak only if The Bee identified them by their first names. Interviews in Spanish were conducted with help from professional interpreter Darlen Perez and others.

- The Bee follows Associated Press style, which favors "illegal immigrant" over "illegal alien" or "undocumented worker" as the most neutral and factual term.

- Bee staff writer Chris Collins reviewed dozens of studies from government agencies and advocacy groups with varying viewpoints as part of his research. Go here for a bibliography and collection of links.

SOURCES: Center for Immigration Studies, Congressional Research Service; Pew Hispanic Center; Public Policy Institute of California

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