Let me tell you ... I recently completed phase one of my home remodel. I decided to be my own contractor. I hired Hispanics because they were cheaper.
BUT ... the work was substandard and they often did not show up for work. I'm now entering phase two where I am actually tearing out some of the work that was performed in the first phase. At my own expense.
I'm not saying all Hispanic construction workers are bad. Some are very good. But I had no recourse and had to absorb the losses. If I did it again, I would not hire illegal workers at all.
I am greatful to you for not hiring illegals. I know that was a personal decision made by you that has probably cost you many jobs in the past. It has to be hard to compete with the guy who breaks the law while doing business. The law breakers can always under bid those who follow the law. I hope now you will get more and more jobs as more people become aware the illegal issue is not as simple as some poor hard working man that wants to feed his family.
Those who hire illegals or contractors that hire illegals are only fooling themselves that they are saving money. The money they save today will have to be paid out many times over to fund all the services illegals use.