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Originally Posted by Just Alex
In order to "take up" on permanent residency it has to granted first. Simply crossing the border illegally or coming on visitors visa does not grant permanent residence.
Here's some reading for you dumb ass.
http://immigration.findlaw.com/visas...isa-types.html
Crossing the boarded via Rio Grande or cargo container does not "give"/"grant" permanent residency.
Now go get on that short bus of yours. |
I have to side with potter on this one.
The key isn't the definition of immigrant, but the definition of resident which is:
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One who resides in a particular place permanently or for an extended period
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So if someone sneaks into this country illegally and lives here their entire life they are still a resident and therefor an illegal immigrant.
A migrant is someone who moves from place to place.
Many illegals come to this country planning on staying and unless they are caught they do just that.