[GarySpFc]

Do you happen to know the reason for the really large numbers in 1990 & 1991? I seem to remember the Mexican economy went in the tank- was that when it happened? Was there some special law, act or something that let so many more in during those two years?

I have heard it has something to do with the 1986 Amnesty. I suspect the 1986 Act gave an immediate Green Card, which allowed them to qualify for citizenship in 1990 or 1991, and that allowed them to bring their families. The same thing will happen if an amnesty is given this time. It will increase immigration manyfold.

[Tammy8]

That sounds right. I knew the rates of illegals exploded during and after the last amnesty in anticipation of anther amnesty in the future and many managed to get amnesty by fraud last time around.

Illegal traffic has really grown recently because the rumor in Mexico is amnesty is a sure thing.

I guess I just didn't realize the numbers of legal immigrants from Mexico an amnesty creates. Amazing.