I Am An Undocumented Student

An interview of undocumented students who share their life experiences.
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[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@Mariacamargo189]

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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@morgayne.o]

I have an undocumented friend & My dead great Abuela was illegal until she got married. I'm part Mexican & I love my culture & my dad was very proud to finally see girl in his family(for me) finally have a Quinceañera. Even though people say I'm white because my mother is white & my last name isn't Spanish. This is also why I don't add color to my profile pic because I'm scared of being ridiculed for "not being Mexican enough"

[@yoraimachavez7503]

Morgayne O'Hara Girl I am the brownest person and I see you as a person who is strong enough to say that you are Mexican. I don't care if you are not brown you embrace your race.

[@morgayne.o]

Yoraima Chavez that means a lot Thank you

[@bums009]

Morgayne O'Hara O'hara isn't your last name is it? Cos That name is Irish af lol.

[@morgayne.o]

Halapecia shaniqua lol it's supposed to say isn't thanks for correcting me

[@Caroline-jy4gf]

Morgayne O'Hara My mom came here legally from Mexico and my dad is white. I have very pale skin and so I'm kinda in the same boat as you, people never believe me when I tell them I'm half Mexican. I always have to speak Spanish to prove to people that I am Mexican lol.

[@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

[@user-sj9qx2us6h]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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?

[@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.

[@Different141]

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

[@Ema-li9ib]

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

[@melissaq6952]

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

[@arianac5974]

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

[@santiagomaldonado1073]

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

[@joannasav5373]

Yessss!!! I'm here for this ❤

[@BaltaBueno]

As a US born Hispanic I have to say that I hate illegal immigration but some people in the comment section are just being idiots and come off as racist. But I do have to address something about this topic that gets me: 2:10 This is exactly who you are though, you see this is the problem right here, there are rules that we all have to follow. I know the legal process is really difficult but I hate when people try to sugar coat it. I don't think it's fair but your parents broke the law regardless. I believe the immigration system is flawed and very strict for Latin Americans compared Europeans. That is unacceptable but you can't just barge in because of that. Everyone came to this country for a better life, I know that. Also before anyone comes to chop my head off, no I did not vote for Trump but I do not support illegal immigration. And for the ignorant people will probably say I'm racist, this has nothing to do with racism. If all illegal immigrants were White I would feel the same way. I don't want illegal European, Asian, Middle Eastern, etc immigrants. I'm very proud of my Mexican heritage just like Mexican born people but we're talking about the law here. When I go to Mexico, I use my passport. I've had many non-American Hispanics/Latinos attack me by being racist then go and cry about being discriminated by Trump. For those people I say stop being hypocrites.

[@katyuriostegui587]

Balta Bueno I understand why you would feel this way and i respect your opinion, but if you really think about it these illegal immigrants dont come here because they want to. They come here because they need to, they come here to help their families. They dont really have time to wait to become a US citizen. I don't also like that there's a lot of illegal people here but they have to help their families.

[@BaltaBueno]

Katy Uriostegui Yes, I understand that completely that's why I said that the system needs a lot of work because these people are definitely not criminals,they come here to work. I guess the point I'm trying to make is that if you come here illegally regardless of the situation, you must be prepared to face the consequences. It sounds harsh and I don't necessarily agree with it but that's the way it is.

[@dassajuarez6628]

Balta Bueno let me get this straight. As a privileged person who had the privilege to be born in the US you hate a situation in which you have never been? Despite the sacrifices your parents or grandparents made you choose to hate a situation you have never experienced? No doubt American dumbness is contagious

[@joannasav5373]

Balta Bueno someones privileged as hell 🙄

[@jrc9]

Balta Bueno you shouldn't be saying this. You are Hispanic. Please reevaluate what you're saying. I am Hispanic and I was born in the U.S and no I don't think Im better just because I was born here. You seriously need to stop being so ignorant it's embarrassing for us hispanics that you say that.

[@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. 😊

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@pauliedahl]

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

[@brianedward9119]

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

[@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.

[@raeluh5938]

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

[@venessahansen1056]

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

[@lizakurtenbach3346]

finally some ecuadorian representatioooooon!!!!!!!

[@richardponce8619]

I am an Undocumented Student here in Mexico

[@amandasantana7029]

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

[@gangstagrlz]

Amanda Santana Agreed!

[@stanprice5558]

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

[@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 .

[@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.

[@madawialhussaini2971]

What does undocumented student mean?

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@kathrynmccallum2350]

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

[@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.

[@nereanere6036]

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

[@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!

[@alejandraamezcua5057]

Excellent video!

[@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

[@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 🙄

[@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

[@alexanderglazman3209]

Pero Like do you think that the woman from this video that said she was born in eceaudor is pretty?

[@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

[@Wetfirdc]

Theyre all so pretty/handsome

[@eduardory8861]

adelando mijos! no se rindan!!!

[@laliuf]

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

[@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.

[@alima872]

i mean they broke the law??

[@santyvalens]

are you now?

[@foreverjessicaaa]

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

[@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"?

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@gen2818]

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.

[@leslieeg]

Morelos! 😭❤️

[@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.

[@evagonzalez2977]

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

[@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

[@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

[@saramartinez6544]

Guadalajara? That's where mi abuela is from

[@bestfriends9799]

Omg Ecuador 😭😭💕💕💕💕

[@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

[@ce-le-ste]

This is true,let's come together.

[@hanni3711]

Is it really that difficult to gain citizenship/legal entry in the US? I'm not American so I'm not sure of the laws involving the matter but I find it strange that they don't want to file for US citizenship if they don't want to be here illegally so they don't have to live in fear of deportation etc.

[@shrek19yearsago78]

Yes it’s a very difficult process. you can’t just decide to enter the u.s legally anytime there’s a process which takes about a minimum of 3 years depending on your situation and alot of money involved also you must have a sponsor who is legally living the usa to make the process smoother. If your Mr nobody with no connections in the usa it’s much harder but not impossible.

[@chellmaldonado2854]

ayyyyyy my girl from morelos mi jente 😉

[@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".

[@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. :)

[@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

[@hinatachan96]

Well, it's not the children's fault. And this program helps them, right?

[@simonvarillas6362]

why do people say that immigrants are ALL mexican? most immigrants arnt even mexican!

[@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?

[@isabeltiefel6866]

❤❤

[@NoseHashira]

You know how you can become a citizen is by joining the military like a couple of my family members did. By doing that you can also help get citizenship for your parents. I know a lot of people who I served with did the same exact thing.

[@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?

[@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

[@carloszarate145]

But what have u done to legalize urself since u cant depend on ur parents

[@carloszarate145]

at least speak 4 languages..soy educado lacra...and proud to be an American citizen..bye mr all know sooo much about the english language

[@carloszarate145]

Adam.... i would hope your an American citizen like myself...and not illegal

[@carloszarate145]

Ya frenen de llorar paisas...

[@carloszarate145]

Adam ..adam again i ask..what have you done for your country sir..besides complain about people English...

[@carloszarate145]

Adam what have you done to learn to be a proper human being...adam

[@Atheist-feminist-lgbtq-ally]

notice that they look native american, it's because they partly are. they are very american actually. they are from the americas ;)

[@angels6270]

I know like 3 illegal Colombians, more than 5 illegal Ecuadorians, and like one single Mexican illegal family. But it's like four of them. Anyways I'm Colombian/Mexican, legally, but I hope the best for all my genuinely good illegal/legal Latinos.

[@pavanbhatiapb]

It's not their fault :(

[@carolinacardenas4621]

Ecuador yaaass ❤️❤️

[@ElCryptoMiner]

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...

[@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.