More Mexicans leaving U.S. under duress

The Dallas Morning News ^ | July 5, 2008 | OCTAVIO RIVERA LÓPEZ / Al Día

[Texican72]

Two hours were enough for José Luis Sánchez and his family to pack their most valuable belongings in two vans – items accumulated in 10 years of living in the Dallas area.

With his wife, children and their suitcases in place, Mr. Sánchez closed the door of his Mesquite apartment for the last time, sat at the wheel of one of the vehicles – his brother drove the other – and hit the road back to his homeland.

So ended his decade-long adventure as an illegal Mexican immigrant in the United States.

According to Mexican consulate officials in Dallas, some 400 immigrant families have told them so far this year that they're going back to Mexico and asked for transfer documents to enroll their children in Mexican schools.

Enrique Hubbard Urrea, Mexican consul general in Dallas, said it is impossible to track every Mexican who leaves the area. But he said the number asking for transfer documents at the consulate is on the rise.

In 2005, the consulate issued 162 such documents; in 2006 it was 199; and last year it was 270. At the current rate, more than twice as many people will leave this year as last, he said.

[Texican72]

From the article "According to informal surveys by the Mexican consulate in Dallas, most of those wanting to return to Mexico cite the sudden scarcity of jobs, fear of deportation and uncertainty about obtaining legal resident status any time soon. "

[hinckley buzzard]

some 400 immigrant families have told them so far this year that they're going back to Mexico

It's a start.

[G Larry]

I’m doing my part.....

I’m building my own fence.

No....not as a “border”!

As opposed to using “cheap labor”.
I know that’s not a big deal across America, but it is in this neighborhood.

[television is just wrong]

ok, like there is now 29.5 million left stealing or resources?

[flushing_kenny]

This is good news, why the long faces?

[vietvet67]

hiccup/burp

[pgkdan]

I love good news!

[kjo]

......because we have sooooo far to go.

[popdonnelly]

“some 400 immigrant families have told them so far this year that they’re going back to Mexico and asked for transfer documents to enroll their children in Mexican schools.”

Isn’t it ironic that illegals have to apply for a document from the Mexican government to GO BACK to Mexico?

[Zuben Elgenubi]

Illegals are leaving under “duress”?

[Slings and Arrows]

Voya con Dios!

[stravinskyrules]

Does anyone actually believe this article?

On average people are arriving in droves.

[DTogo]

Also, he said, there is growing anti-immigrant sentiment that he would rather not experience anymore.

Ah, that missing "illegal" word again...

[RegulatorCountry]

They came here for economic reasons, and are leaving for economic reasons. The vehicles are going with them, I noticed. Are they paid off, or are they going to default? House, credit cards? So much corruption, now coming home to roost.

[VOA]

...some 400 immigrant families have told them so far this year
that they're going back to Mexico and asked for transfer documents
to enroll their children in Mexican schools

I'd love to call the local NEA or teachers' union and tell them
they should be applauding this.
As it should improve that student-to-teacher ratio that they are
always whining about!

[Levante]

“Also, he said, there is growing anti-immigrant sentiment that he would rather not experience anymore.”

Boo-hoo, effing hypocrites.

[fwdude]

Illegals are leaving under “duress”?

Yes, racist U.S. citizens are the spawn of the Devil. Haven't you been listening to the mainstream media?

[Magic Fingers]

And, he added, “The American Dream is just that – a dream”.

Uh...not for Americans, Jose.

[FBD]

you know the US economy is bad, when the illegals are heading back to Mexico for jobs...
8^B

[reg45]

After they ruined the economy in the United States, they went “home” to Mexico.