I Am An Undocumented Student

[@gangstagrlz]

The immigration system in the United States is broken. We have kids who did not decide to come here illegally and who are law abiding people who are in unfortunate situations. DACA students should have a path to citizenship or at least to permanent residency.

[@danielaaldanav]

gangstagrlz preach ...god bless your heart and soul ❤

[@gangstagrlz]

Daniela Aldana Thank you for the sweet comment!

[@geopixels6886]

gangstagrlz I agree with a path to citizenship, but staying as an illegal is a no-no in my head. If you refuse to become a citizen, then I would make them be deported

[@danielaaldanav]

Geo & Pixels no one was saying no one wanted to be an illegal immigrant I'm pretty sure all the undocumented immigrants want to be legal in this country

[@gangstagrlz]

Geo & Pixels I'm pretty sure no undocumented person would want to stay undocumented if they had the chance to be a citizen. There's absolutely no benefit in staying undocumented.

[@xDigitalMonster]

All these comments disgust me.

[@abelmagana8985]

xDigitalMonster I know, didn't expect them to be here but I was wrong.

[@kermitkardashain9664]

i know i feel really bad now

[@beeexcited1431]

same

[@vanessakountul7639]

I agree. So glad I'm Dutch....

[@alextapia2107]

This is how I see it; Our species have been migrating from land to land as part of our natural make up for millions of years. It is an ingrained behavior and a survival birthright skill every single human being has. Not shame about it. Apply it with Pride and Honor; it makes you a brave explorer into the meaning of our humanness.

[@itzdeserie9798]

Not all immigrants are Mexican like wtf people!!!! My family was originally from El Salvador 🇸🇻 and they came to this country illegally, u know how hard is it to cross the border!!!?? And some cruel people are saying "go back to ur countries wet bags, or immigrants, etc" well guess, these people work the butt off to come to this country and have a better life to support their families!!!! #equalrights

[@anabellespinosa2923]

Desi G. That they worked their "butt off" to came doesn't make it right. They are still breaking rules. There's no excuses to break a country's law. And the worst thing is that even though you came here illegally you feel like this country is obligated to give u guys something.

[@itzdeserie9798]

Anabell Espinosa most of the west coast states were owned by mexico u know!! And my family is documented!!!!

[@itzdeserie9798]

***** preach!!

[@anabellespinosa2923]

t amber no they can't because there's laws. If they are used to break laws like they did in their countries then stay there. Everybody can come here but do it legally. Respect?? Dude have u seen how trashy are Hispanic neighborhoods, did u know that most of the gangs in LA are made of illegals. You earn your respect. Yes they do they come here and want to make this country like the trashy place they use to lived. Theres few exceptions yeah but most of them, they have destroyed the Hispanic name. It can be hard to accept but yeah the worst people from Latin America come here illegally. The good people are here legally

[@geopixels6886]

Desi G. Do you know how fucking hard it is to get in here legally as a son of Filipino immigrants? I bet you fucking don't. Paperwork, Jobs, and seeking a better life are all hard legally. Naturalized Citizens and regular citizens shouldn't have to be paying for your families. They should have came legally.

[@riv0095]

It must be nice to be legal, there's so much I want to pursue but I'm limited to what I can do 😪

[@alphahighs]

Same. Basically my only option now is to go back to my country and restart there

[@leoncita0902]

To those of you who are having a hard time, if you come from a mixed status family, if you're undocumented, if you a woman, if you're part of the LGBTQ community, if you're a person of color, if you're a person who believes in human rights, please know that you are LOVED! He cannot do whatever he pleases.. hang in there! Not every republican in power agrees with him. Stay strong! Remember, yes we could, yes we can, yes we will!!

[@geopixels6886]

L Hollenbeck Not every democrat dislikes Trump. It goes both ways. Democrats also cannot do whatever they please. Stop antagonizing other people.

[@leoncita0902]

Geo & Pixels I never said that it doesn't go both ways, YOU ASSUMED THAT. Stop trying to "explain" or correct what I wrote. If you felt offended, it's because you wanted to, I didn't offend anyone.

[@wlwcats5810]

L Hollenbeck thank you! all these comments are nasty, it's nice to see some supporting people. marginalized people will always have support and hate is never gonna win 🌈

[@nelzicleadasilva5178]

L Hollenbeck hilarious, I'm most of those things you listed. The cruelity never ends

[@valkiron11]

Are you implying that white people can't have problems, too? Kinda defeats the purpose of your little message, lol.

[@yasethmeza6481]

I am an immigrant. I was born in Mexicali, Mexico. I'm proud of being Mexican and I'm not ashamed of it. I'm in the dream act program. I'm not an alien. I don't sell drugs, I'm not a rapist or a criminal. I'm a full time student and I work to help my parents. I am a human being like everybody else

[@theveganalien7091]

Kay but it's not the children's fault

[@kiranv]

cuquita blanco Its not the parents fault either

[@theveganalien7091]

LameBrainMcCain I'm not am illegal mate, I don't even live in the us, I'm just saying that it's not a child's fault to be discriminated up something they didn't get to choose.

[@newenglandfb3995]

I Am Fucking Gray so how about all the illegal kids coming here on they're own

[@davidpar2]

It's not our problem, either.

[@fatimamelo3615]

LameBrainMcCain Your basically saying that all undocumented people should live a horrible life where they were born? My family is undocumented and we came here to the us to have a better life. We risked our life to have a better future. Stop it. Understand. Everyone deserves a better future. Your just stereotypical. So many people have died while crossing the river. SO MANY. SOME PEOPLE COME HERE TO GIVE THEY'RE CHILDREN THE LIFE THAT THEY PARENTS NEVER HAD. MY PARENTS CAME FROM MEXICO TO THE US TO GIVE ME A BETTER FUTURE. AND YOUR JUST A LAZY ASS BITCH MOCKING IMMIGRANTS FOR TRYING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THEY'RE FAMILIES.

[@cristinadoloresgarrido8068]

I go to Johns Hopkins University. We were just emailed by our president, Ron Daniels, that the university will protect undocumented students, including upholding the Dream Act, and not allowing police or government officials to go into students' private rooms or spaces. I've never been more proud of my school.

[@scott5358]

well aren't you privileged ....in the mean time ....look at this kzbin.info/www/bejne/i33EqWqYg9Wgd7c

[@jchoo5469]

We're not going anywhere. Viva La Raza, each generation is stronger than the last!

[@Moreorlesss996]

J Brane Fuck La Raza. And this is coming from another Hispanic.

[@joannasav5373]

AM96 fuck you, and this is coming from a Hispanic

[@Moreorlesss996]

lol, someone got triggered. ps. Make America Great Again!!!!

[@joannasav5373]

AM96 america was never great, and probably won't be great ever 😂

[@3verdades832]

AM96 fuck u

[@aliciaflores2134]

Their parents are here paying their taxes and and give their work for this country for many year some for more than 20 years without any help from the government. This children need a education without discrimination and opportunities to study without any presión .

[@dalw340]

You're welcome on MY LAND whenever you'd like. It doesn't matter what the racist/prejudice people say. All these comments that mention "Illegal Immigrants", they fail to realize that their grandparents/parents/ancestors are the ones who are immigrants.This land DOES NOT belong to them. They do not have a say in who comes and goes. My people are the rightful owners of this land. Don't ever let words hurt your pride or hurt who you are as a person. If I had the choice of letting your people come to the states other than the moniyawak, I'm sure the world would be a better place. Please, on the behalf of my people you are welcome 💕 The first shall be last and the last shall be first. When "that time" comes they'll be begging our people (Yours and Mine) to show them how to survive and how to live; surely they'll remember then how they've treated our people badly (Yours and Mine).

[@dalw340]

+Geo & Pixels Why shouldn't they be able to cross your imaginary border? My people sure in the hell didn't make that border! Everyone deserves a BETTER LIFE and an EDUCATION.

[@l.b.437]

Don't know what you're talking about but undocumented families make a big effort to come and live here. They work for their "better life" and often send money back to their families back home. It's not as though they live tax free in some magical house that they didn't have to pay for or go to public school that they didn't pay for through taxes too.

[@bums009]

Geo & Pixels They are in way too deep... No understanding of war or conquest, the Natives lost the land to the Europeans that's how it worked back then. I mean it was smallpox that defeated the natives to be honest.

[@Notme811_you]

Dal W thxs dude are you a native????

[@dalw340]

+Halapecia shaniqua You need to brush up on the REAL history of America! We aren't defeated, we are still here Lol

[@natanyat4901]

Why do you tell people that you are undocumented? This video should point out that there are thousands of European people living in the USA who are undocumented. I know that this channel is for us but we need to let people know that WE are not the only "illegal" immigrants living in the United States.

[@catalinarufino560]

Me and a couple of students from different schools in my community have come together to support DACA students. We have have seen fellow classmates struggle because of their status. My friend has started the Esperanza Scholarship it is designed to help DACA students. The goal is to raise money and to give DACA students hope of pursuing a higher education. I am writing this to bring more awareness. Change will not just happen we have to fight for change. I'm not asking for money I am challenging everyone to help a friend out and to speak their minds.

[@MAR1A_CAM]

I was once friends with someone who was ashamed to be a immigrant, like I get it you don't want no one to know but you don't have to lie and be ashamed.

[@YoseD8]

Maria Camargo I know some feel ashamed out of the fact that others portray it in bad lighting and then just being associated with being an immigrant causes automatic guilt and shame. but yes they shouldn't have to feel that way, taking pride takes a lot of strength. not many people can musture the courage to do so without some help.

[@edithr6024]

I just became a citizen and I'm a student and I speak broken English I wish I could speak like these people.

[@sumayaali273]

Don't worry just keep on trying what makes you feel better and you'll get there trust me

[@redunicorn7760]

In my country (germany) we recently had the case that a family was deported back to I think nepal because their refugee status had been declined ( I don't know if our treatment of undocumented is similar to those in America though) and they took the girl right out of her classes she was thirteen and in the highest level you can reach for our equivalent of a high school. She was sent back with her family and the students started these protests and other people joined and now she's back here with her family and can continue her life

[@nancy-ix8wk]

Makes me laugh when people say don't break the law, when everyone breaks the law.

[@janjan6661]

Does not make it ok, either way.

[@carloszarate145]

At 18 years of age..i joined the military...after my first enlistment..this great country gave me my citizenship..and i continued to serve this great flag..and retired..didnt depend on my parents..i got off my ass and quit blaming everyone else for my woes..

[@JS-yu5xb]

Respect brother. 😊

[@bridget106]

So many stories that are untold and this is some of them

[@dukekenny9340]

Lilly Ortiz FUCK Mass immigration

[@1noduncle]

I'll tell u a story a murderer And rapist in south America entered the USA illegally was apprehended by govt agents and release because of bidens shit policies. You know what that maggot did stalked a woman and raped her and decapitated her. But we need more people from south of the border and enforcing our laws is inconvenient for your agenda

[@cloejarozenski3097]

I understand this is a very sensitive and complex subject. I know most undocumented immigrants risk everything to provide a better life for their children and only wish to find work - and I can respect that wholeheartedly. With that being said, we cannot ignore the fact that some *(not all)* of the people coming here are committing crimes. I think everyone can agree that criminals should be sent back, and I personally believe that children should not be punished for what their parents did and they should be granted citizenship. Is that reasonable?

[@irisfoo12]

Cloe Jarozenski thank you for not being an idiotic white person. However, i dont agree with your statement "what their parents did" most of the time the parents come for a better life for themselves and their kids, i dont always believe its the right choice, but it is what it is. Anyway point being thanks for being respectful as possible

[@cloejarozenski3097]

Thank you, Iris. I am equally disgusted by idiots like Donald Trump when they make generalizations about an entire ethnic group of people. Without respect, productive conversations are impossible.

[@jrc9]

Cloe Jarozenski wow well said. I am Hispanic and my parents work very hard and pay their taxes and I work hard and pay for my college courses. Thanks for understanding that not all undocumented people are criminals.

[@marlenealba8582]

Cloe Jarozenski Behold, an intelligent person in the comments.

[@ElpSmith]

Yes. I've been struggling with this topic and those are my exact thoughts.

[@Dro250]

I think I fell in love with the girl from Morelo, Mexico. I feel for you guys man, Its a touchy subject and I have no clue how to fix it but not all immigrants or undocumented immigrants bad. They're just people seeking the land of opportunity which is as American as you can get. Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

[@yoraimachavez7503]

How can people say that? How can people be so ignorant to say that they should get deported? I am very disappointed in what these people have been taught. My parents are immigrants they pay a lot in taxes, and get nothing back. My parents adopted two of my cousins, so that makes six children. We only get 400 dollars back in taxes. I think that people shouldn't speak until they have been in other people's shoes. I can see why people might think that we "take thier money and jobs" but they don't have to work twice as hard as we do to be heard. Today at my school I was called an immigrant just because I am brown. When I was in kindergarten, my teacher asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I said "I want to be the president of the United States!" She told me, "You can't be the president." I said "Why not?" She said this, and I quote, "Because you are Mexican-American." I thought that because I had a different skin color, other than white, that I couldn't be anyone of importance, besides a factory worker. Please be nice to people. Hopefully the new generation of kids see that any skin color, sexuality, and religion are all normal people.

[@johndoe-wv3nu]

Yoraima Chavez - your parents only got back $400 because they probably earn low wages. They EARN their money, honorably. Your teacher was probably trying to tell you that you have to be a natural born citizen of the US to be president. Please don't assume she was being mean. If your parents are filing income taxes then they have the right to work here. Your family is not part of the ILLEGAL alien debate. Kid if you want to live in the US and become a citizen. Assimilate and become a real American, you need to do your homework. It would be much easier on you and your family if we didn't have such a massive problem with illegal immigrants. Take some time to learn what illegal immigrants cost the US. The social ramifications of illegal immigration. Moving to a new location is difficult in the best of situations. Learn about the American culture and it's people. Read, listen, learn. A teacher once told me all media was produced by a person. Every person has a bias. Always question, check sources and cross reference information. Your parents will take care of their children before they take care of mine. America's children need attention right now. We take in more legal immigrants every year then any other country on earth. Hope I helped.

[@anghelamartinez3725]

I am also an Undocumented student I am currently in the 8th grade. I have big dreams when I grow up I want to be a professional chef that's why I do my best at school I have Straight As and I hope I can keep like that all the way to high school because I want to be in the program daca. I am also In a lot of programs right now that will help me in my future cause I dream that I will go to college I'm in program called puente were they student with grades and keep u on check, I'm in middle college it is basically college but for middle school students, trio is a program we're they teach you about college take u to lots of colleges and will help u get in to watever college you wan and listas this program is for girls only and it is for college help us well and we are all latinas. I am just a normal human with dreams and no one will stop me.

[@danielpatron6295]

Here's the issue. You can't make exceptions for illegalities. Regardless of whether you're a good person or not, you do not belong here legally. As soon as you make an exception for one person, bam everyone feels entitled to citizenship they have not mad an effort to get.

[@gangstagrlz]

Its Omnii What about the children who didn't know they were coming here illegally and were raised here? It wasn't their choice to come here legally.

[@easalarms]

gangstagrlz They should still try to get their citizenship, sooner or later they will know they aren't citizens of the U.S.

[@yoraimachavez7503]

Its Omnii So you're telling me that they have to work for it, while we were born with it. That was a lot of hard work to be citizen while i was in the womb for nine months! (note the sarcasm)

[@bums009]

Yoraima Chavez Did you just now learn that life isn't fair or something? I count my blessings every day that I wasn't born in my father's country of Morocco, because fuck that. The rape stats over there are crazy.

[@carolinagrijalva6449]

Its Omnii it's so hard to apply for a citizenship some families just don't have the funds for it and you can't just apply for one if you could so many more immigrants would be citizens

[@bums009]

You don't get to choose to be called 'undocumented' if you are undocumented you are an illegal immigrant, it's simply as that. That's the law. My parents are immigrants and they came in legally. I agree that there should be a program so they can live as undocumented people as long as they register to become a citizen and are meeting the requirements which I'm sure won't be too difficult for most of these people their English is good and they seem pretty smart. America should make it easier for people who want to come over to live, work and study there and they should also make it easier for illegal immigrants who were brought in as children to get citizenship. But if you're illegal you're illegal, this isn't offensive, it's accurate, using the word 'undocumented' doesn't change any of that.

[@leonxl]

Halapecia shaniqua well that's good for you that your parents were able to come legally. Many are not so fortunate. Please look at it from other people's perspectives; If you had a chance to leave your crime infested neighborhood and lack opportunities for a better country, would you? Of course! I know I would! I would apply but if the government said no, I wouldn't let that stop me. If it meant giving my kids a better life, then I will still go illegally or not!

[@joannasav5373]

Halapecia shaniqua its just being respectful 🙄 if you're not undocumented, don't try to choose how we address undocumented peopleZ

[@olinagallina]

is dehumanizing to call someone illegal. no person is illegal.

[@alextapia2107]

Illegal? Our species have been migrating from land to land as part of our natural make up for millions of years. It is an ingrained behavior and a survival birthright skill every single human being has. Not shame about it. Apply it with Pride and Honor; it makes you a brave explorer into the meaning of our humanness.

[@TickleMeElmo55]

Halapecia shaniqua this. We got idiots here who think they have a sob story think theyre right.

[@diana3811]

shoutout to all immigrants everywhere, i love you! ✊🏼❤️

[@timchalamettt2770]

@G what? She literally said to all immigrants...she never mentioned race at all. You're just reaching 🙄

[@venessahansen1056]

Love this video these people are so brave to share their stories

[@santiagomaldonado1073]

They look so human..and they speak very good English.

[@Ema-li9ib]

My older sister wasn't born here so I am very grateful for that

[@user-sj9qx2us6h]

My sister is being rejected by her favorite college ever. I am praying everything is going to work out.

[@arianac5974]

I love seeing Ecuadorean's on Pero Like. It's so good to see representation from the smaller Latino countries.

[@InsmncRakoon]

Will someone read this comment? probably not, but I still feel the need of saying this. To all the people saying "just enter legally" "green cards exist" "just get your papers done" and stuff like that: It's not that easy. Getting papers is ridiculously expensive. Most of us can't get the money, and if we try, that will take years of double shifts and extra time. Imagine this: You live in a country where the minimal wage is not enough to live a "decent life". Drug cartels fight in your city at least once a week. Your children must go to school, but you can't afford it. Want a promotion at your job? Dream on! You'll only get it if you somehow know the mayor or someone important. Let's fight the corrupted government! You'll die just like the others. Hey, there's a country that can offer you a good salary. No health care and everyone will despise you, bug you actually get paid. Wouldn't you go there illegally just to get your family a good future? I would and my parents did. And I am proud of them, because they risked their lives to get me and my brothers a good one. QUE VIVA LATINOAMERICA, QUE MUERA LA CORRUPCIÓN!

[@ernestocasillas2130]

i know this might seem crazy but you can get documented and become a US citizen

[@3c11p531un4r]

I know this might be crazy but not everyone has thousands of dollars to just start the process. You want more legal immigrants? Change the immigration system in the US.

[@marlenealba8582]

Ernesto Casillas I know this might seem crazy but the process is super expensive and can take 10 or more years. Some people just don't have that option.

[@ernestocasillas2130]

but the answer isnt breaking the law. lets say some guy needs money right here and there, is the only solution to rob a bank because acquiring money by working takes too long???

[@3c11p531un4r]

Ernesto Casillas illegal immigration is a direct response to the horrible, expensive and long immigration system in the US. If you want to solve any type of problem you have to go to the roots of the problem, and in this case is the system.

[@ernestocasillas2130]

Eclipse a government isn't supposed to accommodate its laws to non citizens. the amount of immigration to a country always goes up and down depending on the country's necessity for them. when the country needs workers it looks for them, but when a country has a 4.9% unemployment rate they aren't needed at the time, and for that reason the government makes it harder for them to come. aside from that illegal immigration is not justified. if the illegal immigrants still feel this huge patriotism too their home land (as most of them do, and I'm not talking only about Latinos) they should try to better conditions over there instead of coming over breaking the law

[@joannasav5373]

Yessss!!! I'm here for this ❤

[@richardponce8619]

I am an Undocumented Student here in Mexico

[@melissaq6952]

Thank you for raising awareness to those who do not know what undocumented people go through

[@ronnorhgih3265]

I have several undocumented friends and one of my closest friends is on doca. I dont know what I would do if they had to leave and I think about that all the time.

[@3auka88]

how people can even get a job without documents? how can their children go to school? in my country you can not even by a ticket for a train without your passport

[@HalimaAbshir]

I am a U.S. citizen and I feel so heartbroken for all undocumented immigrants. I am the daughter of immigrants from Somali and I would like to know what can I do to help?

[@heatherbarrera1750]

someone of these undocumented immigrants don't have time to go through 10 or more years waiting to get permissio to enter the US, they need money now they need some source of income for their families and want to provide a better future for their children

[@dt4654]

Heather Barrera that is how the system is when you got people who are still giving people their documents when they requested it in the 90s

[@dt4654]

Heather Barrera that is how the system is when you got people who are still giving people their documents when they requested it in the 90s

[@foreverjessicaaa]

All these comments are so sad it upsets me so much......

[@Different141]

Much love to the amazing individuals in this video who shared their stories! ✊✊❤❤

[@baseboots]

I'm sure ya'll are nice people, none criminals and have the potential to contribute to society. We need more people like that, the more the merrier. But guys, some of us waited in line, and there are alot more still waiting in line to get here the right way. Just by basic decency principle, ya'll know that it's not fair. While ya'll are with your families, lots of families are separated cause they chose to respect the laws and do it right. DACA is a middle finger to those families who are doing it the right way.

[@aquilesbrinco8778]

Before complaining these people crossed the border illegally remember who did it first 150 years ago and instead of taking minor jobs took half of that nation's land

[@stanprice5558]

ah become a citizen... (it is to difficult)ah it is not meant to be easy

[@lizakurtenbach3346]

finally some ecuadorian representatioooooon!!!!!!!

[@microsprig]

Wait isn't this outing themselves, like now people know who they are... couldn't they get deported? I'm confusef

[@Emily.m147]

if they're under daca then they have permission to study/work here for two years (they can renew this permit so its kinda like a visa? dont quote me on the visa bit). they're spreading awareness on a situation and will most likely not be deported bc of this bc daca gives them the ability to stay here unless they commit a crime or other offense.

[@melydenisse2010]

Kathryn McCallum no they're under a law called DACA and they are protected, also a lot of people who get deported are mostly the ones with a criminal record.

[@melydenisse2010]

LandInbetween you're psychotic 😂 stop following me around

[@davidpar2]

+Melanie Rizzo it wasn't a law. The president cannot "create laws." It was an executive order, one in violation of immigration law. And now it's gone

[@Senpai-oi2mb]

My mom came to the US before i was born and became a legal citizan, my father crossed the Rio Grande becase he didnt have didnt have any other way of crossing, we lived in San Antonio for about 7months and my father got deported. we moved back to Morelos Couhila,(where my mom is from) and i went to school there till i was 6 or 7, my mom and I went back to San Antonio, a couple of months later he came to San Antonio (dont really know how, but he said he walked a very long way) I started kinder not knowing English AT ALL. yes I was laughed at and teased , but i didnt let that affect me. i watched tv in english i sounded words out in english from books and my teachers helped me alot in school. im not undocumented but it was kinda hard for me , and i get its not the same as being undocumented but the struggle was real.

[@bengrace3478]

#hispanics for life

[@irvanialopeztoledo5511]

ben grace #chicanx #latinx

[@johndoe-wv3nu]

Irvania López Toledo #gohome

[@fatimamelo3615]

Charles Nicklestein Wtf

[@Latin089]

@Charles Nicklestein white people are lame and plain 😂

[@Latin089]

@Charles Nicklestein #whitepeopleareplainandbasic

[@pauliedahl]

This is the first time i see not one but two people from ecuador and it makes me so happy....representation is important

[@thegabis68]

Im just some nigga with a rocket launcher.

[@laliuf]

Two Ecuadorians in the same video of Pero like? Diversity progress 👊🏼👊🏼

[@beatrix2745]

Would have been nice to see undocumented students without DACA.

[@beatrix2745]

@H N I just meant that they should have included an undocumented person without DACA on the video. And perhaps you could read some more on the reasons other countries are in a bad state. The US influences their bad state too. Read up.

[@beatrix2745]

@H N No, Latinos do not feel entitled to come here. Of course, there are many who do not appreciate the better opportunities this country provides, but most who come appreciate this country. And not everyone who has come here has gone through the legal process. May I remind you that this is stolen land, mate. That argument doesn't hold, so don't even bring it up. And such a lie about the taxes. They have to pay taxes just like US citizens. In fact, most of them do. The ones who don't is because they are afraid they will get deported, but the IRS still has them on the radar. Even though they pay taxes, they can't get the benefits that paying taxes has unless they have a citizen child, in which the benefits would only be for the child. In a way, they are paying for U.S citizens medical care, education, etc.

[@derekthe17feetdeepdimple46]

I get that some people have the necessity to move illegally to the US, but is kinda unfair to us the people who actually pays and work to have legal access, mostly because people tend to generalize and they attack everybody in Mexico and Latinoamérica.

[@Katharsis04]

You guys should do a video on how the wet foot dry foot law got evoked

[@gangstagrlz]

Amanda Santana Agreed!

[@lyssaearland618]

Let's talk hypothetically. Would you steal medicine for your sick grandma/loved one? You know that their medicine is expensive and you're constantly working (but you don't have enough money), but you also know that if you don't get them their medicine, they'll die. Would you do whatever it takes to help them? I'm genuinely asking. I want to see what you would do.

[@BakeBMDeezy]

My best friend of 20 years is a LEGAL Ecuadorian immigrant. I remember talking with him and his parents about DACA and illegal immigrantion they were furious about it. They, like a lot of legal immigrants, hate the idea how illegals just cut in line to come into this country, and act as though they're owed something. They actually take pride in being American citizens. They waited, they took and passed their citizenship tests and interviews and what not. They paid their dues, and came to this country dirt poor. If they can do it, so can you.

[@cristinasolano6487]

BakeBMDeezy nobody has a perfect life like your Ecuadorian friend.

[@Pixiee_Stardust]

I don’t think you have your facts right.. investigate and read before you embarrass yourself on the internet

[@rosariotorres5324]

Your friend and his parents are insecure of themselves. Imagine hating on a group of people for their socio-economic status. How disgusting that after 20 years they are not happy with themselves and their lEgAl lives 🤣

[@Wetfirdc]

Theyre all so pretty/handsome

[@brianedward9119]

My cousins/uncles/aunts run the Guadalajara government I'm really sorry about what they do :(

[@CelesteSinger1]

If you're illegal, don't be surprised when you're thrown in jail/deported. I don't understand these people??? Just work hard to get a citizenship smh.

[@nancy-ix8wk]

takis just work hard and get a citizenship? you do realise that being a citizen takes a lot of money and years to do, some people don't have the place to wait years for a documents that they might not even get in the first place

[@CelesteSinger1]

ilikebands. 0 They should still try, and being illegal is actually breaking the law. They need to stop acting innocent lmao

[@nancy-ix8wk]

Well maybe if it were cheaper and you actually gave Latinos a chance of actually getting papers there would be no problem, and you say breaking the law while literally everyone breaks the law.

[@CelesteSinger1]

ilikebands. 0 Not everyone breaks the law. Believe it or not we aren't all criminals. "Well maybe if it was easier for latinos to...." that's literally no excuse. They broke the law, its illegal, and they shouldn't cry about people wanting them to be punished for it

[@lucianagonzalez3568]

@takis you break the law every day showing your ugly face.

[@easalarms]

It's okay as long as they are working! Keep it up guys! Also I hope y'all get your residence to become U.S citizens

[@tomnook9713]

Don't read the comments they're cancerous

[@TickleMeElmo55]

- Alva yea, so many people who resort to shallow bumper sticker mottos like be strong and cliche attacks of calling people bigots, and all about peace and love.

[@alextapia2107]

Our species have been migrating from land to land as part of our natural make up for millions of years. It is an ingrained behavior and a survival birthright skill every single human being has. Not shame about it. Apply it with Pride and Honor; it makes you a brave explorer into the meaning of our humanness.

[@tektakin]

I know I'm being ignorant here so please help me.. How can you stay undocumented in the states and still be visible for the authorities? Dont these people at least get residence permits that can be prolonged? Cant they apply for citizenship after they grew up there?

[@TatumMilli]

you are not stealing our jobs, you are important, we love you, you are not "illegal", you're so loved and welcome here in america. The same people who are saying your stealing our jobs won't even get up to find one, be at the top of your class because you worked hard and earned it, be whatever you want because I believe in FREEDOM AND JUSTICE FOR ALL!

[@AlphabetCookie]

They are illegal. Freedom and justice should include American citizens, right? This is our country, saying otherwise is a radical view. This is our country, not illegals'. They need to go back. Justice is following the law and deporting illegals.

[@TatumMilli]

Abc Abc while that may be true, calling a human being "illegal" is wrong :/

[@AlphabetCookie]

T A T U M Why is that wrong? Because it's not super sensitive? It's short for "illegal immigrant." If you enter a place illegally, you are illegal. Like if you go into a country illegally, or if you enter someone's property illegally, trespassing, going over borders without permission, etc.

[@TatumMilli]

Abc Abc why not just call them immigrants and not illegal 😇

[@AlphabetCookie]

T A T U M Because they are not immigrants. Immigrants come to a country legally. It's disrespectful to the real immigrants to call these people the immigrants. They are illegal. Use the proper term. :)

[@noemijaime4409]

It saddens me to see all of this comments saying go back to your country you criminal or wet bag. But the thing is that for us that came here when we were children to us this is our country because we grew up here this is all we know and we do contribute to the United States we do pay taxes we have to work our butts off so we can help out at home. We get discriminated on a daily basis and it sucks when people judge you that way. So having DACA gave us the small opportunity to breath a little and not be scared all the time and come out of the shadows to actually work to become someone there family's can be proud of something that they couldn't have given us in or our country of birth. So please if you don't know what it is like to be in the shadows and worried that when ever your family member goes out to work they might not come back because immigration caught them don't speak does negative words. Because just remember your ancestors that came to this country came here illegally also so if it hadn't been for them you wouldn't be living here ether. Just put yourself in our shoes for a moment.

[@alima872]

i mean they broke the law??

[@emilyreyneri9813]

Undocumented and UNAFRAID. Somos poderosos. Somos válidos. Y somos Americanos. Vamos a seguir luchando contra el racismo y intolerancia y por la egualdad y justicia. La lucha se seguie en solidaria y paz. Ustedes son amados y siempre van a tener el apoyo de tus latinos en la lucha. No te olvides que siempre vamos a marchas juntos en esta lucha para la reforma migratoria y derechos civiles. Y para los pendejos de atrás..NINGÚN PERSONA ES "ILLEGAL".

[@lajonae1896]

It's simple. They shout be here unless they want to become citizens

[@JK_JK_JK]

What is an "undocumented immigrant"? This term does not appear in any US law. Does this refer to the legally correct term "unlawfully present alien"?

[@julianbatista-mccarthy9734]

All I have to say is go through the. Process trust me I know I am an immigrant but I went through the process and it took my family 3 tries. But someone who comes and not go through the process and want everything for free is to me a shame and should go back. But if you go through the process or keep trying and not want everything for free I have no problem

[@JDOlea]

I blame the parents of this poor kids! is totally their fault, I understand the kids, my family and I immigrated to U.S long ago but with the difference that my parent worked their butts off to be able to come legally with working visas instead of the other way, after years of fighting, working and spending thousands of dollars, my family and I were able to get our recidency... making an immigration law to give out papers for free, I don't like! soo many families like mine and some that are still working on their visas and then suddenly millions of undocumented people will get papers out of no where? really unfair!! if its going to be a law, it has to cover lots of areas of immigration, not only undocumented...

[@bestfriends9799]

Omg Ecuador 😭😭💕💕💕💕

[@Crz4wizard]

Can't they go to their Mexican Wal-Mart and get a green card? I mean, it's not that hard. Do I really need to address the sarcasm in the sentences prior? I'm not gonna get political, but before you say something stupid, educate yourself.

[@alondrahernandez6861]

Crz4wizard smw that's what they always say do you know how hard ppl try my dad is a construction worker and is better at it than all of the Americans that work there but he doesn't say anything ..How would you know how it feels to be an immigrants kid who is American plus I rlly don't consider anyone in my family immigrant anymore because my parents raised my sister here and she just finished Harvard and is a lawyer and I'm finished with Stanford and am now a surgeon in fact the best surgeon of the year and all because of my parents.. INFACT my dad has papers and documents now because my sister fought for that SHE TRIED SO HARD SHE COULD HAVE GOTTEN FIRED.. but she didn't cuz she has a point. Now my dad works for the pentagon and my mom is our cities legislator assistant so how about you shut the hell up and step into my shoes but make sure to take your socks off I don't want to get them dirty like your soul and ego. So actually I have an education and so do my parents and they are immigrant but not anymore cuz that have an education unlike the one you will ever have

[@lavacaqueri5454]

Crz4wizard can't they just marry someone and get a visa?

[@Crz4wizard]

Fernanda Matos Apparently you don't know how long it takes.

[@Crystal_saga]

Fernanda Matos you can do that to protect the undocumented person from getting deported but it can take awhile

[@naidelymenjivar8856]

im 14 years old and i came here when i was 4 years old and i thought i was the only one who else agrees

[@daisyp1518]

The worst kind of people are those who were undocumented, got there papers, and now hate on those who are undocumented. Like what hypocrites.

[@laurenpierre-louis8320]

I see no reason that someone has to get in trouble for trying to learn in this country. I see undocumented immigrants as a compliment. That means people really like the country

[@nereanere6036]

Es increíble que tras tantísimos años estos chicos no tengan la nacionalidad, muy triste.

[@raeluh5938]

IS THAT PEPE FROM THE BUZZFEED UNSOLVED VIDEO WHERE THEY GO TO THE ISLAND OF THE DOLLS

[@anamariauribe4129]

I just have a question is it true that if you sign something (I forgot its name) that it will take away your papers because I heard that If you sign something green that it will take the right of going in to the USA

[@leslieeg]

Morelos! 😭❤️

[@glyxr]

Guys most of us didn't ask for this, I was brought here at 2 years old. How was I suppose to know it was illegal? I didn't make that choice. Sorry.

[@TheMsLollidella]

I remember in middle school, I got yelled at by my teacher for calling undocumented immigrants "illegal immigrants " . I was so shy so I didn't say anything back, it freaked me out. heck I was "undocumented" at the time, just didn't wanna say the long word. but I'm lik ... chill .....

[@evagonzalez2977]

WE WILL BOT BE MESSED WITH ! UNDOCUMENTED OR NOT WE SHALL BE TREATED EITH RESPECT . Or else

[@carloszarate145]

and adam i was wasn't aware that written text on youtube had to be free of grammer errors or free of "short cuts" as so many in your young generation seem to follow or specifically meet your unfallible specifications, thank God we have oversight watch dogs such as yourself.. now maybe you can assist everyone else with the Eglish grammer and dialactical issues

[@pavanbhatiapb]

It's not their fault :(

[@ivannazoee]

this gives me hope as an undocumented person.

[@therealhan21]

Same.

[@lyssaearland618]

Think of it like this. As a parent in a poor family, would you steal a loaf of bread to feed your children? Think of Venezuela and how one measly loaf of bread is around $15-20 due to inflation, but even with all the jobs you work at, none of the pay is enough. Would you commit an illegal crime for the love of your family?

[@Giselle-en2xl]

Always with the victimhood.

[@santyvalens]

are you now?

[@meishamom7298]

The parents put their children in this situation- no one else did this. Illegal is not offensive it’s a fact. Mexico and other countries should be held accountable for providing humanitarian living conditions for their citizens. The focus should be on changing the laws not temporary providing sanctuary. You need to really ask yourself why is congress not focusing on actually changing the immigration laws to open the gate to let everyone come into this country. This topic is only for election years talking points. If the laws changed there is no need for feel good executive actions - there’s no need for daca dreamers it just a “look at me” I care talking point - but after the election Congress does nothing! Think about that - all these illegal immigrants are being fooled!

[@carloszarate145]

I did something about it n became.legal..i nvr blamed the system...got off my ass n did something about it...so again i ask..fellow.DREAMERS..what have u done about it..ITS COMMON SENSE..that lacks alot amoung my wginning peeps

[@alejandraamezcua5057]

Excellent video!

[@chloe-hc3lg]

we don't use the word illegal even though it is

[@beeexcited1431]

not by their choice

[@TickleMeElmo55]

beeexcited yea, tell that to a burglar who steals your car. It ain't a illegal cause he didnt label it as such.

[@beeexcited1431]

Not the same thing. A burglar is someone who chose to break the law. These undocumented students were brought here without their choice, as children. Tell me the last time you've seen children who car burglars.

[@madawialhussaini2971]

What does undocumented student mean?

[@cindypacheco7677]

The comment section is full of themselves. Most of the comments I've seen are complaining here and there.

[@alondrahernandez6861]

Cindy Pacheco Ikr

[@kevinkato877]

Sooooo check it out, me and my mom came in this country legally but failed to update her visa. I was 1 fucking 1 all I know is "merica" not a bad kid, I'm simply trying to get my life started. My mom has applied for DACA but it's an extremely slow process. If anyone could give me some advice that'd be awesome. Been stressing lately

[@fuzzybunny6503]

for anybody wondering how policies that politicians put in place affect peoples lives this is one of them. the wet foot dry foot policy the u.s. put in place for Cuban immigrants has positive effect for the people that made it, negative effects for the people that tried and drown, by giving the migrants the opportunities to study, start business, or to get a job has made the Cuban american community the most prosperous latino community in america. its sad how politicians that don't understand the plight of an immigrant gets to vote on that persons life. What i am getting at is FUCKING VOTE!!!!!!!!!! if there's nobody to vote for then you run for office, yes you reader

[@ybba15]

As far as I'm concerned, all immigrants are and should ALWAYS be welcome into the USA. Our country was founded on the idea of equal opportunity for all, no matter your background, so why don't we continue to live by those values? What happened between 1776 and now that made us so hateful towards people that at their cores, really aren't any different from us? We all want the same things right? Success, happiness, safety... what gives hateful Americans (who over 90% come from families of immigrants) the right to say who gets to have those things and who doesn't?