What It's Like Growing Up Undocumented In America
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those who saying "just become a citizen!" clearly doesn't understand the process to become one
+sylvia brown Just let everyone in! You clearly don't understand why countries have a citizen process to begin with.
I do though?
sylvia brown many natural born American educated can't even pass naturalization exams. I feel immigrants who become citizens know more about this country than those who are "privileged"
Robert Nash exactly
sylvia brown than u shouldn't come illegally
oh boy, there's going to be a war in the comment section...
*grabs popcorn*
naruhinastarr same 😂
naruhinastarr wonder how it's like to be so hilariously selfish.
I just bought some cheddar/caramel corn. Lemme go get it.
ItzChristina why would you put carmel and cheese together
naruhinastarr Yep i got my coke and milk duds ready.
everybody in florida right now stay safe ! 🙏🏾
dee . My sister stayed in Fort Lauderdale. I'm really pissed, I live in Metro Atlanta and my parents have 2 vacation homes north of her house where she could've went at least. She's literally 15 minutes away from the beach and has a huge mango tree in her backyard. I'm really stressed out and the traffic on 75 is horrific all the way where I'm at, which is 8 hours from Orlando
Everyone down here took this hurricane to the extreme. I'm pretty sure everyone is alright.
no. death is a blessing
Thx, I'm in Davenport very close to Orlando like 30 min away, I'm getting category 4 instead of 3
Kitty Nichøle my sister didn't, she said she will be fine, I'm praying she right
This hit close to home with me, seeing your friends go off and start college working and they asking you why you ain't and its hard telling them that your undocumented.
don't be undocumented?
easy for you to say, but I'm not anymore. 2 weeks ago I became a permanent resident 😁
ok, so you're not a scumbag
doesn't it infuriate you that these people do this?
I know there's people out there trying to do harm, but people like me and them we just want to have a normal life like you. Be able to go to college be able to drive. Things many people take for granted. I never drove illegally just because I knew it was wrong. Then again people tell you to leave a country that you pledge allegiance too which I did! I raise are flag almost everyday at my job. They want us to leave a country we call home to a place we don't even know. Its hard to understand when you haven't gone trough it. I work with a lot of republicans. I see there views and they see mines. They know where I came from and when I went to my interview every last one of them said they would write letters or go show there support for me. Sorry for posting this long post its just hard for both you and me. You want a safe country I completely understand and I applaud you for it. Cause I want the same thing.
we take it for granted because it's our country...... we should be able to do those things
illegals can't
these people deserve a future and shouldn't be forced to leave from their home. we need to support diversity and accept people.
Aud Carroll This isn't their home. They came here illegally. Their home is back where they live. If they fear being caught then this isn't their home.
DubWorthySakura You do realize that they've been here since they were kids and they didn't know that until a much later stage in life. They're as American as could get.
DubWorthySakura Just imagine if u didn't have money no work to afford food,clothes plus more stuff what would you do? stay where you are from or travel to another place for a better future?
This isn't about diversity this isn't racism it's about breaking the law. My family went through the legal immigration process. They had to wait 5 years before they could even attempt to try to get in. Illegal immigration isn't fair to those who follow the law and isn't fair to the American people.
DubWorthySakura if there weren't people like you, maybe they wouldn't be scared to be caught 🤷♀️
if you read this, have a gr8 day
Awe thanks, it's my birthday :D hope you have a great day too !
Don't tell me what to do.
DeathSeekerism lol
I r8 8/8
Thank you. you too
This is so sad but my parents went through HELL to get a greencard my mom had to wait 13 years to get a citizenship and now she finally got one my dad came to america from when russia was a soviet union and there was communism and my dad had to leave everyone behind when he was only 19 and my mom left when she was 17 this is sad and heartbreaking but everyone who is illegal should get a citizenship and I know its hard and i know im going to get criticm
I totally agree. My parents and my friends' parents had to wait YEARS and had to live in different locations in order to legally secure a green card. They went through Hell, so how is it fair to just let some people in without going through the legal process. The law is the law. I'm all down for making it easier for people to get green cards and become citizens, but until then...
my dad also paid a lot of money to be a student (to get the student visa) and worked his butt off to get a working visa, and then worked as an overqualified underpaid worker to get a green card waited for YEARS until we finally got a citizenship.
This comment, someone with common sense
"Everybody who is illegal should get a citizenship" okay sure and everyone who is poor should just get rich 🙄
My parents still dont have their green card I was born in the US So are my other 2 siblings and my mom and Dad has lived in the us for around 25 years still without their green Card
For all the people saying "just come here legally," it's a lot easier said than done. If it was easy, no one would be undocumented. People come to make a better life for themselves and their family, were all just people, we need to stop thinking that an American border somehow makes our worth differ. We're all human. #defenddaca
KaylinEllie the thing is though that its breaking the law. Why is breaking this law ok and breaking another not ok? laws keep us safe and many people have immigrated legally. its unfair to people who went throught the process as my grandparents did from korea. Also, immigrating illegally is dangerous. I dont believe every illegal immigant is a murderer but i do believe statistically there are bound to be a few bad apples. were all human yes but we also need to follow rules or else were just animals in chaos.
Yes! Preach! 🙏
KaylinEllie even the bank robbers are human. I say we release them from jail. That's no way to treat a human.
P Jane bet you typed random numbers
P Jane www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/us-immigration-basics-29507.html
Yes, you should...
Please come to Canada, we will welcome you so hard and try to make you feel at home. We know nothing can replace your home but if you find your self in need please come to Canada
Katie Plamondon you have a beautiful soul!!! God bless you.
Stop trying to be a stereotype.
That's so sweet.
I'm pretty sure Canada has a citizen process as well and doesn't allow illegal immigrants as much as the US
Aubrey Tanner, trying so hard not to be an stereotype is a stereotype itself.
Damn listen to obama that's what a real president sounds like
Sarah Ilbek or someone who likes to give free stuff out
Lol a real president?
Actually President Obama has done very little to improve immigration
He deported more people then any other president
I know, the man killed more innocent people in the middle east with drones more than any other president. Great guy!
Im tired of all this trolling. "Send back those who dont belong" "who cares about immigrants" and liberal is suddenly the new F word? Heres an idea, how about insteading of spreading hate,racist comments,trolling comments,the word liberal everywhere. Spread helpful messages, kindness,caring,advice. You know, THE RIGHT THING to do.
Okay, I'll spread some advice. Come here legally.
Here's some advice! Stop breaking the law.
I have not seen a single comment saying that liberals are f, I don't think you read the comments. Remember assumptions make an *ss out of you and me.
Rockybarry i was born here
Tobithisisnotkanas theyre in all if not most political videos
It's your parent's fault. Unfortunate but true.
Thank you. I love seeing all the people saying it isn't their fault (which is true) while of course conveniently avoiding to place blame on the parents.
Another privileged comment. Wow. I'm just shocked you would blame them for all of America's problems. Honestly, how greedy some people are now days boggles me.
Mary Poppins You're correct. It is unfortunate that parents wanted their families to have better lives. That they abandoned their families and what they knew. So freaking unfortunate.
Silvia sanabria so you're saying it's good that the parents came here ILLEGALLY? The parents knew what was going to happen to their children.
NightVision110 not saying it's perfectly okay, but sometimes things are so bad where you come from that even illegally going to the US is probably better than what was available
💪#defenddaca
George Vasquez #DefendDACA, #ISupportDACA
will park Its not easy, it takes years of coming to the US legally, Understand
Estados Unidos Mexicanos So what's your point? You're breaking laws coming to the United States, so you are considered a criminal.
I unknowingly entered central Mexico illegally "undocumented", I was detained and returned to the US.
BRI ANA I think we can all understand doing what you can for your kids. But committing a crime and making their lives harder and full of unneeded stress isn't the way to go about it. The system needs to be rewritten so that it is simpler and faster for potential immigrants to come to the United States instead of people thinking that illegal entry is the only option. Plus the current DACA only protects the children, not the parents, from deportation. If they were to keep the DACA and rewrite it, wouldn't it make sense to have those parents to be able to test to become documented immigrants rather than solely protect the children and keep it in it's current state?
Y'all saying "just come here legally" or "just get your citizenship" obviously don't understand how hard it actually is.
Ashlley Rowland if you think it's hard/you can't pass the test to get citizenship in the US you shouldn't be allowed here. This country has a issue with illegal immigration, I'm all for immigration LEGAL immigration.
Szechuan Sauce you swear that's why people don't. It's because there isn't actual way to become " legal" if Someone doesn't fit the far fetched qualities. look up how to receive residency
ImVillz yeah there is a way to become legal fill out paperwork before coming, apply for a visa a green card all that
Szechuan Sauce it is hard because they don't accept everyone's applications... not everyone has the option to be sitting around for years waiting for approval.
Frazer Fastin and you know save up a lot of money that most people don't have or need
Couldn't scroll too far without being overwhelmed by a lack of compassion that stems from ignorance. I don't have firsthand experience of what this must feel like, but I have friends that do and help educate me and anyone who wants to learn. DACA is not about the person who made the choice to come here, it's about the ones who were brought here and grew up here. Just imagine that you grew up speaking some German or Hungarian or Swedish at home. You know some of the traditions from family, but you've never been there or don't remember it. Now move there and never come back. What does that feel like? How do you start over?
asdf asdf right. and then in 10 years, the anchor babies will cry "don't tear my family apart" and want their illegal parents to be legal. It's a cycle that needs to stop.
I have a hard time taking your comment seriously when you use the words "ignorance" and "educate." You made some good points, but you ruined it by trying to invalidate the other side.
if you got citizenship for just coming out of a vagina on American land then you are also an anchor baby
faureamour
"ignorance"
Funny. We can say the same thing about you.
Jenny G that's not always the case,most parents don't do it bc they just want to be legal but bc THEY DO IT FOR THEIR CHILDREN, SO THAT THEY CAN HAVE THE LIFE THAT THE PARENTS DIDN'T GET A CHANCE TO HAVE ,just like how ur parents want u to be happy,it's the same damn thing
I don't think the majority of people understand how hard it is for people from predominately non-white countries to even get visas... my Spanish teacher is from Peru and I took her 8 years to get a working visa even though she was a highly educated individual with a masters degree and financial stability. People just need to check their privilege and try to understand the struggle of becoming a citizen when you aren't born into it.
I very well understand the struggle, I am a lebanese woman who would also have to go through a long process to emigrate, that's okay, I don't expect other countries to take me, we are not entitled to the citizenship of other countries.
Lauren Knowles that still doesn't give you the free pass into a country with other people that did spend time trying to get in.
Lauren Knowles my WHITE grandmother and her WHITE family came from hungary. it took them nearly twenty years to get working visas. but white people have so much of a privilege, right?
well obviously we don't because we have been living here for our WHOLE ENTIRE LIVES. Maybe if people don't want to have to get in to the US because of their horrible countries, then maybe those countries should act like, you know, ACTUAL RESPECTABLE COUNTRIES just like the US is.
Maybe it wouldn't take 8 years for legal immigrants if illegal immigrants were numbered in the millions entering the U.S....
# SAVE DAVID DOBRIK
Yes, he is from Slovakia, but I'm pretty sure he is documented.
Kev -dog AMEN 🙏🏼
αlιуα кєиѕlєя he's not documented, he's here because of DACA
no hes undocumented and was protected under DACA listen to his podcast or watch his videos, he's talked about it extensively
Kev -dog YES
Morality should be based on justice, not feelings. If people could bring their children illegally and the US still accepted those kids with open hands and scholarships, that would be a big green light for a lot more people to bring their families illegally too.
Its not fair to people who migrated here legally. They put in a lot of efforts. They do not get welfare or free education. Welfare and free education for illegals are unfair.
If your heart beats for illegal immigrant then you can sponsor them. Why tax payers should give their hard earn money to illegal immigrant?
My friend that I don't talk to anymore is illegal and she was able to go to college AND get a scholarship. I have no idea how she did it.
I understand these people needed a country but it's not fair to those people who waited 10-20 years to legally become citizens in any country.
anu7ho
EXACTLY!!
They do everything a citizen does they pay taxes,don't get welfare.
Jonathan Galicia except not breaking the freaking law
It would help if people would stop coming here illegally.
NightVision110 it’d help if you’d shut up
My mother waited 18 years to come into this country. It's almost an insult to all the hard work my family had to go through to get her to America and everyone thinks that they can just bypass the line of law abiding citzens? and then they expect protection for breaking the law? It's sad and all but it's unfair to all the people who are waiting to come into America LEGALLY
EDIT: I know it wasn't the dreamer's choice but we have to hold someone responsible. I feel bad for them, but what'll become of our country if no one follows the laws? Instead of giving them protection for being here ILLEGALLY then we should try and improve the system to make it a little bit easier for them to get here legally.
For everyone saying that the system is very hard, there is a reason why the system takes too long. One, because there are so many wonderful people that want to come to America. And Two, because they have to make sure that everyone coming here is safe and that we WANT them in our country. There is a REASON why it's hard.
And just because the system is hard doesn't mean DREAMER's parents should have bypassed it because were they came from was troubled. Again, everyone has to be responcible for breaking the law and if it means having to deport the dreamers (I know it's sad) then it has to be done.
Julia Myers EXACTLY it's such an insult!! My grandparents did too and they're mexican. And they waited ages and I mean AGES to legally come to the US. Just bc you're against illegal immigration doesn't make someone racist.
The idea of an amnesty on illegal immigrants is shocking, if it happens it should start with a refund of any money legal immigrants spent getting their papers. Immigration should be a transparent, fair and equal system, or failing that no system at all.
True, it took years and a lot of money for my parents and my grandmother to get to this country legally but all these illegals decide to sneak in with no repurcussions along with being able to live off of our dimes.
Couldn't agree more both of my parents had to wait 13 years not even knowing if they were ever going to see there family again, and people have the audacity to say it's hard but guess what to get what you want your going to have to working for it
Julia Myers DO YOU UNDERSTAND THAT IT WASNT THEIR CHOICE?????????? NOT EVERYBODY CAN COME TO THE US LEGALLY. AND WE ARE NOT EVEN TALKING ABOUT THATS. WE ARE TALKING ABOUT DREAMERS. THEY DIDNT CHOOSE TO COME HERE ILLEGALLY. THEIR PARENTS BROUGHT THEM HERE, FOR WHATEVER REASON, AND NOW THEY MIGHT BE DEPORTED.
WORK YOUR BRAIN A LITTLE BIT AND DO SOME RESEARCH. OR AT LEAST DONT HURT OTHER PEOPLES OPINION WITH YOUR IGNORANCE!!!!!!!!
I’ve grew up in the United States but when I turned 12 my mother explained to me that I’m undocumented
Now fast forward a few years I’m 20 and I have a work permit but I sadly can’t go to college
It sucks but I’m here and I’ll keep working
Just thank God that you got a work permit I'm in the process of getting mine
Roza I’m thinking about coming to live In America in summer illegally as it is hard to get a greencard, I hope it will all be okay
Wow the more I'm learning about DACA and immigration I realize that although I am a citizen my mom used to work out in the fields all she knew was Spanish yet she was a citizen of the United States we worked out in the fields all the time even traveled
Keep on fighting
Omg my live has been tough because I’m undocumented. I’ve always wanted to go to college but when I graduated last year I was told I wouldn’t get financial help and my family was struggling even just to pay bills so I couldn’t go. I work somewhere doing heave work and I’d much rather be studying to be a teacher😞. It makes me really sad sometimes, like what’s the point of even being here if I’m limited to so many things
What do Immigrants have to do to finally live a life without problems. I mean they were practically children, they didn't have an idea of what was happening and now they are suffering the consequences
If your dad or mom or both are illegal people are gonna judge you.
And they shouldn't have to suffer for their parents crime.
They can help correct this such as avoid chain migration and not to perpetuate welfare. Take advantage of the free educartion which other legal immigrants do not get..
@@ReplyGuy22345 this is why you need to think and have empathy for your unborn child now they have to live like this , it’s like karma
I'm so lucky to be a Canadian, my parents migrated to Canada to give birth to me. I'm grateful for this country
*cough* *cough* 175 jewish hate crimes commited in 2013 *cough*
Hey, at least we don't have a close minded stubborn president, Justin Trudeau might not have made many big things happen, but he's sensible.
Dreamers son chingones. Long live the DREAMERS. ❤
P Jane you are right but unfortunately for you this is their home country because that's all they know
unless you are a true native when are you going back
Son una vergüenza para los verdaderos latinoamericanos, eso es lo que son.
MonokuroMonkey no todos los soñadores son latinoamericanos pero que más podemos de esperar con gente que no sabe lo que cuesta ser un soñador en los Estados Unidos.
Jajaja uy claro, qué esfuerzo atravesar un río nadando en vez de esforzarme por mejorar mi tierra. Y claro que no todos los ilegales son hispanos, pero los que sí son le dan mal nombre a los que de verdad pertenecemos a latinoamérica.
This is not a liberal/conservative thing. It's a people thing. I consider my conservative but these are people. Empathy is something this world needs more of.
yall Its hard for me to sympathize I mean I have no problem with it but also take in consideration that these people coming illegal does have a negative effect so I can see why people are pissed lol
Like buying tickets they just cut across the line to get ahead of you. Unfortunately they have lawmakers who support them.
Well yeah if you are illegal in the country and aren't a citizen it's unfair to the people that are and have a citizenship not just for people born in the country but for immigrants as well. It just makes sense that if you want to live in the country you become a citizen because it tells the government that you agree to follow the law and in return get your rights protected and if you aren't a citizen then you aren't agreeing to anything so it makes sense to get deported. Not trying to hate just the truth. I get that if you didn't have a choice to come into the country but that shouldn't be an excuse. I get that the process isn't easy to become a citizen but if you are scared for yourself and family you would be willing to go through that process.
I'm documented and I'm still struck with fear when the cops pull me over
Why are you telling strangers this?
@@denimlether5812 freedom of speech
Ice ice baby
@@LeoWang28 🧊
I been trying to help undocumented people get papers but nobody wants to move to Canada
I'm 17, been here 9 years and finally got my Social Security Number in the mail yesterday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! yay!!
@@gabbyy4014 do you know now? bc i wanna know
This video was kind of useless. People against undocumented immigrants KNOW these things are happening and think these people deserve it for not coming here legally. What you need to make these people understand is that it wasn't you who illegally moved here, it was your FAMILY, and you were brought along. You were a minor, even a baby, and you deserve a happy life in a country you love no matter where your parents came from.
If they become adults and get a decent education they may be in a position to re;pay it or discourage this kind of behavior in the future.
OML how many times are people gonna say "come here legally". It's NOT THAT EASY. They are brought here. It's not there fault. They never had a choice.
I'm not blaming the kids but the parents should've invested time in coming legally. So their kids wouldn't grow up in fear. If I have to abide by the rules you should too.
They can apply for immigrant status like others and not getting welfare benfits.
@@sakurasmith4999 Thats still a problem do researched on how much money it takes here to come legally and how much people struggle to make that money and also the wai
Now they have to live with anxiety
their fault
Go to Canada it's a lot better we legalized marjuana and there's no trump 👍
Lol they are harsh on immigration
I might not be American but I do have alot of experience when it comes to the visa/citizen application process. Yes it is expensive, and yes most of the undocumented are coming for impoverished countries but it boils down to the law and the law(especially America's isn't very empathetic). I especially understand those who are "Dreamers" or from "DACA". These kids didn't have a choice because they were brought over as kids, but there should be some personal responsibility most of these 800 thousand + people knew at some point they were undocumented and they and their families haven't sought to legitimize themselves. I honestly don't think they should be fighting to keep DACA if it isn't even a grant of permanent citizenship, instead they should be fighting to be documented.
DACA is the only thing protecting them from being deported.they have no criminal record,pay taxes,and get no welfare from the government.to become a Citizen it takes lots of money and takes 10+years.im not sure though
Which is why they should be fighting to shorten the process for themselves. I've seen a couple of interviews of those from DACA alot of them between the ages of 16-30 should have started their citizen process a long time ago, it is expensive but doable.
You need to understand that currently there is no path to citizenship for Dreamers. If they applied, since they were undocumented they would have to be deported for 10 years before they could even begin to apply for citizenship. This is the law currently and it's completely understandable that people who have grown up in the US don't want to be sent to a country they barely know, possibly for decades, before they're allowed to come back. It makes no sense when they already have jobs, families and built lives here as Americans
All of the DACA noted here were not "brought" by their parents. Please do the detailed check from all sources and make your point heard by all means. As far as America not being "empathetic" please let me know what would happen to an American that decided to go across the Mexican border illegally.
Samantha pink You make the assumption that they haven't sought legitimate citizenship of residency, but there are currently no realistic ways for many of these people to seek it. I agree that DACA is only a short term solution, but repealing it doesn't somehow force the government to make a realistic approach to citizenship, if anything it makes it more difficult.
The US has an illegal immigration problem, but the problem isn't the immigrants themselves, its the laws that limit the ability of people to come here. A a culture, we have always had a place for immigrants, immigrants contribute value to our economy, and freedom to cross borders and live in the country of your choice is an acknowledged universal right.
The US needs to reject hateful rhetoric and stand up for freedom. Repealing DACA is the opposite of this.
#defenddaca
Hayley Lau ❤️
Hayley Lau get rid of it
#destroyDACA
zeus3x gameing
Why?
UH-OH SPAGHETTI-OS
Why would you want to do that? 😰
Just come to the US legally
Trisha B
Exactly
Most immigrants don’t have the money to come here legally. There coming from places filled with violence and they need to leave immediately.
You think it’s that easy ?it’s a long process and a lot of people will never make it
It's mind blowing that this is even up for debate. 800 000 children could be deported back to a country they know nothing about, America is all they truly know. Is that what will make "America great again?" Where is America's compassion? Stop telling yourselves that you are the best country in the world, step up and be decent. Be Human.
"Immigrants find a way. And where there isn't one we make one." Yeah. Illegally.
Brianna Williams it's illegal
i actually cried watching this i just wanna scoop them up and bring them to england
Ro ro I don’t think they wanna be in England
I am scrolling down and seeing all of these comments on "My mom, dad, grandparents, etc. waited years to get to America, it's not fair that people here illegally get support". You're right, it's not fair, but what about the dreamers who didn't even choose to come here? Here's a solution... MAKE THE IMMIGRATION PROCESS EASIER!!! I know, it's easier said than done, but if we can make it just a little easier for incoming immigrants it can make a huge difference in this "illegal immigrant" problem. America's government is far from perfect, (just like how it's always been...) but with this change to make the process easier, more and more people will support America and that means more soldiers, doctors, lawyers, chefs, teachers, and engineers!
I was actually crying during the part where the girl said you don't know if you'll see them again
it broke my heart about the being scared your family will be taken away when you're gone...as all my family being legal citizens even I'm scared that will happen..i can't imagine it being such a reality :(
Am an American citizen my husband undocumented am always scared of losing him
Love how immagrents get more benefits then Americans who's family has been in this country for 400 years.
Yeah bc living in fear, never travelling, never knowing most of your relatives bc they live in another country/continent, skipping college and anything like the sort are amazing benefits
These are illegal migrants and not the legal immigrants who met the requirements for legal immigrations. The legal immigrants do not cut the lines above other people. The legal immigrants are not even eligible tor DACA. DACA are for people whoc come here illegally and support by lawmakers who wnated to extend them benefits which legal immigrants do not get. It is more political since it is catering to special groups of people at the expense of other legal immigrants.
I have read many comments, i wish to remind people of something important. Arguments made on emotion are not well made arguments. You must have a well thought out, broad, and open view of everything in order to properly debate a topic.
Okay what's your argument?
What’s yours?
How about this, you get your citizenship and you won't have to worry about the last time you see your family. The reason you are scared of the last time you'll see your family is because you are living a life of breaking the law in the country where you say you belong. Stop crying that the president is enforcing our laws and start living by the laws and get your paperwork in order.
I think the only way people will ever understand the hardships and struggles is for them to experience it themselves. Humans are greedy and selfish by nature. Sometimes when I'm angry about how unfair it is I just wish their words could come back and bite them. But then I realize that I'm a much better person than that. I also appreciate those who do try and understand. Words are much easier said than done. One thing my parents have always taught me, is to not judge someone else's struggles unless I've walked in their shoes.
Or were willing to fix our situations and deal with it.
Isn’t the U.S the land of the free? If then we should let anyone come to our country and let them live. You guys are here criticizing them, but you don’t know how hard it is to get papers. Many immigrants came here to have children so they could have a good education and live a good life not like in the other countries that there is a lot of deaths and wars. My friend came to this country with nothing. She went to school and didn’t know english. Her parents and my friend came here because they were getting death threats. So now think about it. Wouldn’t you want to leave if you were treated like that? They didn’t have money. They can only feed themselves and afford a apartment. So why would you think they would have $500 dollars to get papers. They were is a deathly situation like most immigrants have. So please stop criticizing them .
Y'all are so disrespectful. Keep saying "come here legally" . Don't you think that if they're families could they would? Maybe they came here looking for a job so they can afford citizenship. I'm not saying I agree with illegal immigration but they're still no reason to hate these people.
Uneven Director They're criminals. Also, illegal immigration is unfair to people like my parents, who worked so hard and waited many years for their green cards. They spent so much time and money, and these criminals barge into our country, demand public services, then cry.
Alexander Hamilton actually no they don't, as I previously stated they work for enough money to get their citizenship. And your parents ARE NOT THEIR PARENTS
Hating someone and disagreeing with their actions are two different things.
You do agree with illegals.
Dagr8est Penguin no I don't😐😐
I don't understand, if you've been living in the US illegally for the majority of your life, why did it not occur to you to apply for citizenship? The excuse that it would take too long is not an excuse at all. Wait the time, go through the process right. Just because you got to live in this country and enjoy the benefits it hands out does not mean that you deserve it more than any one else. Especially those that waited years to get their citizenship and did it the right way.
Okay so, as a non-American, I don't really understand this. If you're undocumented, it means you are illegal. Not having documents is illegal to everyone though, right? Not just immigrants. Like, if I were to drive and have no license and no other official documents with me...then that is illegal. And if my parents have lived in this country long enough to be able to raise me for several years, why haven't they applied for official citizenship yet to become a proper, legal citizen of the country they want to live in? And if not, why should THEY be allowed to skip the procedures while others have to go through them? I'm not saying there should be no immigrants, I support multiculturalism and my own mother is an immigrant to the country I have been born and raised in. But I believe it has to be done properly and legally, even if it's hard. And if you don't abide by the rules, then please don't complain if you get punished for breaking the law. If you're a refugee, fleeing from a war-torn country or if you are persecuted for political reasons, because of your religion or sexuality, then ask for political asylum. If you want to be a legal immigrant who lives and works in a country, apply for citizenship.
Again, I don't know if things are different in the US for some reason and I really don't want to be racist, I'm just trying to be fair and follow the rules without exception.
I find it extremely arrogant of people to illegally make their way into a country while there are honest good people out there that have spent years trying to get into it legally. It's like bunking a queue and then trying to claim that you deserve just as much as the people that waited in line and abided by the law.
I understand it's not there fault and that their parents brought them there but that doesn't mean you play the victim card like the people in this video instead you say "My parents fucked up, so I'm going to fix it ".
I'm not racist but I do hate when people are arrogant and think they deserve stuff without following the law and rules *of the place they want to immigrate to,* that's just plain ignorance.
They have some lawmakers support not to queue due to potentialk ethnic votes.
Y'all be leaving hate comments on how they shouldn't be here and they are illegal and have never right to be in America. But you'll wake up one morning and find out that you can't go to the store that you usually go to because the owner was deported, you'll find out that your child or sibling doesn't have a teacher and they can't find a replacement because their teacher was deported, you'll find out you haven't got a home because your landlord has been deported and you'll find out that their is no nurses to help you and your family. These people are everywhere helping America and helping every other citizen get through their everyday life. They take on jobs that people might not want and they do it to the best of their standard and help the community in the best way possible so why are you sending them back. Why are jeopardising people lives that work to make yours better. They work, go to school and live just like you and the only difference is a number and a few documents. Your going to turn around in 8 months and go "well that was a mistake" because your economy is going to go down from the amount of jobs lost and the amount of money you loose from sending bosses and employees to a different country. What good, in anyone's right mind, can ever come from that. #defendDACA
Catriona Crozier I'll go to 711. Problem solved.illegals out
Cat please! The sky is not falling. Girl, by
I know a lot of kids that understand what is happening. They are always scared to leave their loved ones, even for a couple of minutes. They didn't get to choose where they were born or how they came here. All they did was grow up somewhere. #defendDACA
They can help correrct it
MATE this is not americas problem. It's the parents responsibility if anyone who gets deported. Apply for citizenship like immigrants who helped mould america. You cant base laws on emotion as many countries don't, Guarantee any countries these people come from would deport anyone who is illegal.... its a LAW ffs such emotional dribble.
Listen I think it's awful what you have to go through , but at the end of the day it's against the law , it's not you're fault it's you're parents or even grandparents fault . It's bad but to make this better u need to get citezsnship which is hard but again it's just the law .
1. Blame your parents - actions have consequences
2. Get your citizenship
3. The program was illegal
Try not to get welfare benefit. Learn English and take advantage of the free education you get. Other legal immigrants do not get welfare or free educaion.
Someone explain to me how the hell your able to graduate from college to begin with, when your a criminal alien?
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no one is illegal on stolen land 💗
Tell that to ICE when they kick down your door.
@@tristerojade8543 LOL
You traitor. You don't like it here? Then kick rocks and don't you ever come back. Go live somewhere else and see how you like it. Remember: this country allows you to think and talk like that, and DON'T you forget it. So before you leave, be sure to thank the First Amendment for that. The United States is the greatest country in the world and YOU KNOW IT
I bet you probably threatened to move somewhere else, but I guarantee you you're sleeping on "stolen land" LOL
Thank you! I hope that children of the cowboys now understand the distress of amerindians, centuries ago. This is karma.
Ok? I DO feel bad for these people, but at the end of the day you are UNDOCUMENTED. It is what it is. If you care that much about being here, then get citizenship. So annoying. Really sick of hearing these sob stories.
Even after becoming a citizen I feel like I don't belong.
Its nice too know I'm not alone in that feeling.
Me wow BuzzFeed got 13 million subs
Sprinkle 87
Not surprised. UA-cam is growing rapidly
AleXcel Rise, youtube is also dying rapidly as people are on their last nerve about this adpocalypse.
i always like my comments to keep it going LOL
He attac
He protec
But most importantly he autistac
Don't read my profile picture OKAY? DID I ASK YOU? No? BECAUSE I DON'T CARE
Its Okay. You care enough to reply & edit your comment
Tracy Nguyen no. I care just slightly to defend my point
I was undocumented for many years but knew deep inside that i don't want to live undocumented all my life,don't want to struggle, have fears,not be able to travel and feeling stuck....
Being undocumented immigrant is definitely a challenge but i paid for my mistake...
Today, I am green card holder and without all those struggles, pain,hard work,good people, my family i wouldn't achieved it...
God helped me along the way 🙏 and i am grateful for everything.
All things are possible if you believe and have faith!
Can you tell what is the pathway i mean what is your visa category to get from undocumented to green card
She is a female so probably marriage
You can blame your parents for jeopardizing your future and causing you to experience all this fear and anxiety they broke the law and crossed the border sorry your parents brought you to a foreign country illegally as a child if you wanna become a citizen you should have to go through the immigration process there's no other way around it its unfortunate your in this predicament but like i said blame your parents sorry america doesnt wanna support people who shouldn't be here the government should focus more on their own citizens
I don't understand why Trump ended it. These people don't want to leave , most of them grew up in America it's their home and now they are in danger of being forced to leave.They don't deserve it.
When I watched Obama on tv I was always thinking he was a great president and he was.He was helping tve people and now Trump ruined all his efforts
Misaki04 This is not their home. Their home is whatever country they came from
Yes they do
It's just like cutting in a miles long line, all the way to the front, not paying your way in and demanding rights that don't belong to you, just because your parents took you by the hand. People will probably feel it's not fair.
Wym?
Actually, yes. However, because Mexicans are closer to the United States, they have a natural advantage over us when it comes to illegal immigration. Totally unfair and gross that they are entitled to their core.
If you are undocumented, you are commuting a crime on a minute by minute basis. Why is this meant to be sympathetic? It is literally about people who have leached off of others and as a college student, I could not feel less sorry for all of your hard work that has made it difficult for you to get into school when it has been a rough road for all of the people who follow the rules.
You are such a heartless loser. Get a life, and learn to be a person.
It's not that the country don't want you, most of us love you! We don't want you to go away, this is your home! Your in my prayers, and I stand with you! ❤️
BetterThanJesus3 I'm guessing you disagree but your name speak volumes! Don't reply to me, if this obviously don't encompass you. This world is bigger than you and I, don't be so self absorb.
You must feel like such a good person after posting these comment. Obviously you're one of the "good ones."
Aubree Tanner I don't believe I said that... if you're asking then I'm doing very well. Thank you! 😊
Were you born on Tumblr? You think you're so tolerant and helpful, and everyone who disagrees with you is racist and ignorant. You are the epitome of a Tumblrina. You are naive, stuck-up, and you don't think for yourself. I bet I could guess every one of your political beliefs if I wanted to. You are just trying to prove to yourself and everyone else that you aren't as horrible as every other white person, American, and whatever else you are. You are disloyal, unpatriotic, and immature. If you spent all the energy you spend trying to prove to POCs and non-Americans that you are one of the "good ones" on actually being a good person, maybe you could actually help people.
kalynn willis no it isn't if they are born in Mexico then that's their home
I'm sorry but I support Trump. These people came into the country illegally and driving illegally. These people only made money because they could be paid lower than min wage.
Shame on your parents for putting you in that situation. They came here for a better life but didn't follow through with the entire process. Yes, they worked their asses off but now all that hard work doesn't payoff because their is no follow through. Pull up your adult pants and follow the process, so you can take advantage of all the grants and other things this country has to offer. I empathize with your situation but their is a process which should be followed.
"What it's like being an illegal alien in America"
Eternal ok. That's literally the same question. What's your point?
Um.. What is your main point?
Eternal Okay, so what? What's the main primary statement you're putting upon here
And?
Buzzfeed makes it sound good that’s what. Saying Illegal Aliens sounds worse and buzzfeed is a liberal channel who wouldn’t dare directly say it
This breaks my heart to so badly,I wish the United States made things easier to make immigrants and undocumented people who
Come here for a better life and bust there asses working the citizenship
They all deserve. I hope laws have to push this process🥺😢
Go get your citizenship then! Now that you're here...do something about it. If you don't it's an insult to all those who have gone through the proper channels to become citizens. My grandpa came legally to this country with his family. Key word is....legally.
So sad people that break the law everyday think it's okay because they're an acception because of I don't know what.
They have some US lawmakers that support them and making them feel that it is Ok to cut across the lines while other people do it legally.
Undocumented an unafraid ✊🏾❤️
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Ice ice baby
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@@Unifvl_ ice ice baby
i’m afraid :(
my heart goes out for all AMERICANS who are undocumented
Emily Roemer
They aren't American. They are ILLEGAL.
Emily Roemer
"Undocumented" = ILLEGAL
Emily, they aren't "undocumented". They're illegal criminals. Also, they're not American. An American is a citizen of the US.
There's no such thing.
Naomi Hayyim you're sickening
I thought the correct term was illegal
Richard Suta you know undocumented sounds a lot nicer than ILLEGAL because that's what they are.
Well of course, we have to sugar coat it so we don't hurt any feelings
yeah illegal of crossing a make believe line. many of which don't commit any violent Crime
I thought the correct term for you was "fat" not Richard
nonya biz Nice fat shaming.
You guys are complaining ?? In Europe you can't go to school undocumented. Basically you are invisible and not allowed to do ONE SINGLE THING. Only staying hidden inside. I think that you all should appreciate more the life that you have there.
exactly! I was actually surprised that they are able to go to school? and one girl mentioned grad school?! WHAT. and how do they drive if they are undocumented, like how do they get a driving license? (I'm not American, I live in Lebanon)
Why would you make a video with who they look or what their name is when they could get deported from this video this is a risk to make this video
Because apparently illegal immigrants don't get deported in the US. It is that brazen.
#DEFENDDACA
I know this issue is still going on today to live in fear when you're illegal is right but to live not in fear when you're illegal is wrong so to come home and think your family is not going to be there then just go with them and do it the right way easier said than done but it is easier because if you do it this way you're scared either way you're scared at home or in the US
Their living in fear isnt the fault of any police or anything like theyre making it out to be. Their scared of being caught because they know its wrong and they arent allowed.
stop being ignorant of how much these people contribute to the economy of the country that they are going to be deported from. It's not right in anyway shape or form, and no explanation you come up with is going to make it right
Camille Guinee
People whose jobs they take also benefit the economy, but you know the difference? The illegals are criminals and American citizen are not.
Cassidy Anne
Non your ancestors came from another country? You most be native American.
Your ignorant for actually believing they benefit our economy.
most immigrants are taken too another the united states at such a young age by their parents so it's not their fault they are undocumented so yes theyre scared of something they were not able to control at a young age, they can't go back to a country they never known. stop being ignorant
It was not your fault that your parents smuggled you in the US. But once you turn 18, it IS your fault is you remain here illegally. SO DO THE RIGHT THING !
inst there a point system, social or business, cant you be rich in whatever country your from, have an investment plan for the government and create a business here, or a social worker who is qualified to be a worker in america and factors include, language, experience, education etc. if you are not a criminal you can follow these fair systems, if your not qualified to come here through social worker, i dont know how else to say this but you might not belong here.
I see a lot of people saying that President Trump and conservatives are against immigrants. I support anyone who is coming from a tough situation and wants to make the United States their new home, but they have to do it LEGALLY.
#DefendDACA (and David Dobrik😂)
oh no I'm undocumented I'm eleven I need a social security number nowwwww!😰
i hope you’re okay!
Do people not realize that these people's parents brought them to America illegally, they didn't have a choice in the matter. Like deporting a illegal immigrant that came here when they were like 5 is just wrong. It would be like forcing someone into a foriegn country.
Ahem, I think what you're trying to say BuzzFeed is
*WHAT IT'S LIKE GROWING UP **_ILLEGAL_** IN AMERICA*
its come to my attention that I instantly cry everytime that i hear Obama's voice
Sometimes called dreamers ...
when you like your own comment to get it started XD
LucyTheCat5 That isn't funny
So many racist people in these comments
They are correct. They are illegals, they can come back next time. I know it's hard, but if they didn't leave they would steal from the legals.
How about trying to get documented... That makes more sense...
why buzzfeed why if they lived here all of their life then why did they not get a green card. its challenging but not impossible
Yes, it would be great to just hold hands and love / accept everyone freely.
The problem with that is who do you choose to stay or go? There is not enough room for people to freely flood into the States without hurting the economy or other aspects of what makes America what it is. That is why there's a limited amount legally allowed.
By adding more and more exceptions to the boarders we continue to take jobs from people who need them here. We take opportunities from veterans fighting to get off the street. And yes, right now it may be negatable with the small amounts of people but where do we draw the line?
Prevention is better than recovering from mistakes.
How terrible of those parents to put their children in such a precarious position.
You are hugging the person who is the sole cause of you being in this position.
Cassandra S These parents did this to take their child out of a life of crime, violence, and poverty. Their hearts were in the right place, and you can’t resent someone for doing something they TRULY thought was best for you, even if it impacts you in a negative way. You spoiled, selfish Americans will never understand true struggle and true sacrifice.
Ice Ice baby do do do
Comments are basically saying it's okay to come into America illegally because it's "hard to become a citizen."
I know it is difficult to gain citizenship, but just staying an undocumented citizen is AGAINST THE LAW. I am not going to touch on the youth who had no choice in coming here, even though if they were educated here that in itself makes gaining citizenship easier. However, how is this fair to the people who go to the extensive measures to actually gain citizenship? Our government gives financial benefits to those who come here illegally, and that flies in the face of immigrants who actually labored to gain legal status here. How is it fair to give all the benefits that we give to people who don't live here legally, when we can hardly afford the benefits we give to our own citizens?
Immigrate legally, assimilate, work and learn to speak English. That's all we ask.
@@ValentinaIsabelfor good reason