Beyond National Borders: Family Frontiers and Expulsion from the US

Butler, Edgar W.; Bazán, Celia Mancillas

doi:10.1080/08865655.2011.590288

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“…When the children of migrant workers are born in a destination country whose nationality law is based on the principle of jus soli , such as the United States of America (USA), the children are automatically conferred citizenship of the country of birth. If the parents are not legal immigrants, their families become “mixed status families” since the children are citizens, but the parents are undocumented (Fix and Zimmerman, 2001; Butler and Bazan, 2011; Schueths, 2015; Enriquez, 2015; Rodriguez, 2019; Terrazas et al., 2020; Logan, Melo and Castañeda, 2021). Unauthorized migrants who give birth in countries such as the USA are viewed as trying to “scam the system” by means of “anchor babies,” for the sole purpose of guaranteeing their stay in the host country (Kendall, 2012: 350).…”

Section: Policies Toward Migrant Workers: a Comparative Perspectivementioning

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The implications of migration policies on migrant worker mixed families: The case of Filipinos in Israel

Babis

2021

Asian and Pacific Migration Journal

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The ever-growing worldwide phenomenon of transnational labor migration has resulted in the increase of families formed by migrant workers in destination countries. While scholarly attention has mainly focused on the transnational families of migrant workers, the formation of mixed families involving migrants in host countries has rarely been studied. Based on a qualitative and quantitative study of the Filipino migrant worker community in Israel, this paper explores the dynamics of mixed families within this community. The family formation of Filipino migrants in Israel reveals two main categories of mixed families: one consisting of a migrant worker and a local citizen, and the other consisting of two migrant workers of different origins. I proposed the terminologies “suspect mixed families” and “fragile mixed families” to emphasize the crucial impact of migration policies on the dynamics of these families.

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Section: Policies Toward Migrant Workers: a Comparative Perspectivementioning

confidence: 99%

The implications of migration policies on migrant worker mixed families: The case of Filipinos in Israel

Babis

2021

Asian and Pacific Migration Journal

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“…Although migration has been most extensively studied in sociology, economics, and demography (Solheim, Rojas-Garcia, Olson, & Zuiker, 2012), there continues to be a gap in the literature specific to Mexican immigrants in the United States (Butler & Bazan, 2011; Cleaveland, 2012; Miller & Valdez, 1984; Negi & Furman, 2009). Existing literature indicates that the decision to leave Mexico and work in the U.S. is complex, and not spontaneous or cavalier, and is often based on both a financial need and a moral obligation to provide for the family and/or the fear of growing violence in Mexico (Cleaveland, 2010, 2012; Negi & Furman, 2009; Solheim et al., 2012).…”

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Salir adelante (perseverance): Lessons from the Mexican immigrant experience

Hanna

Ortega

2014

Journal of Social Work

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Summary Although migration and immigrant issues have been well studied in sociology, economics, and demography there is significantly less information specific to Latino immigrants within the field of social work. This is of particular concern as the population of Latino immigrants and their children continues to grow and access areas of social work practice and policy development. This research study focuses on understanding the experience of first-generation immigrants of Mexican origin living in Denver, Colorado, through the use of qualitative research methods. Seven Mexican immigrants living in Denver described their experience through an in-depth interview process. Grounded theory was the chosen method for analysis. Findings Four themes emerged during the data analysis process: (1) ‘We are working people’; (2) ‘I am not an animal’ (experiencing racism, prejudice and discrimination); (3) fear; and (4) internal strength. Together these themes create a conceptual framework that is useful as a starting place to understand the lives and culture of Mexican immigrants. This conceptual framework highlights how immigrants negotiate racism, prejudice, discrimination, and fear through their strong work ethic and the belief in their ability to ‘salir adelante’ (to persevere or better oneself or one’s family situation). Applications Results indicate that Mexican immigrants are faced with numerous challenges, particularly due to racist laws, discriminatory procedures, and acts of prejudice. However, results also suggest that Mexican immigrants and their cultural resources provide a source of hope, allowing them to persevere even as they face challenges. The findings have several implications for direct service, advocacy and social justice, and social work education.

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