I posted something similar a while back, and didn't get much response, so I privately asked some people their opinions, and got some good responses. A couple of people suggested that I repost for discussion. So, here goes. I'm also in the process of writing to Immigration, to get legal answers to some of these questions. For now, I'm interested in opinions.

Hi There,

I'm trying to get opinions about an immigration issue. I know a number of people who are legally in our country, but do not have permission to work. They are working, however, often doing stuff like working as maids, in factories in one case, for landscapers, etc. Some are Mexicans from Tijuana who are here legally (many people in Tijuana have special permission to enter the USA as tourists, but most use that permission to illegally work in San Diego and in other towns.) Others are here on tourist visas and do not have green cards, but still work, and leave the US when they are supposed to, and then return as tourists, and then leave again, etc.

My question is, are these people who are here legally but are working when they shouldn't be a minor, moderate, or major problem when looking at illegal immigration as a whole? Should IMMIGRATION go after them, or would it be a waste of our resources? Alot of people do this, for good or bad, which is why I'm bring it up. I have an opinion, which I'll reveal later, but I want to know what you think.

Thanks,

JOE