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Journal of Undergraduate Research

Keywords

public relations failures, Hispanic immigration, September 11

College

Fine Arts and Communications

Department

Communications

Abstract

Hispanic immigration is one of the most far reaching issues in America, but ironically it is also one of the most ignored. Despite approximately eight million immigrants currently living in the country illegally, 60 percent of whom are Mexicans, there appears to be no end to the mounting numbers. These immigrants are appearing to make a significant impact to the growth of the US economy, however. The total number of low-skilled jobs will increase from 53.2 million in 2000 to 60.9 million by 2010. As native-born Americans continue receiving higher educations, Hispanic immigrants will be relied upon to fill that gap.1 Yet, America provides few options for Hispanics to enter the country legally. In 2002, the average wait for a Hispanic immigrant to receive a green card and legally enter the country was 10-12 years. In these times of war, it appears that this should be a major issue as the need to know who is entering America grows more important. Despite the numbers of organizations and individuals working to bring this topic to a political forefront, little attention has been received.

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