Poll: 9 out of 10 undocumented Latinos would pursue citizenship: Eighty five percent of Latino undocumented immigrants have family members who are U.S. citizens, and over two-thirds (68 percent) have been living in the U.S. for more than a decade, according to a new Latino Decisions poll of Latino undocumented immigrants. Moreover, 71 percent are in households that own cars, 62 percent have at least one U.S.-born child, and 15 percent reported owning their own home.
More importantly, the poll finds that 87 percent of undocumented Latinos – almost 9 out of 10 – say they would pursue citizenship if the law changed to allow a process for them to eventually apply for citizenship.
“Latino undocumented immigrants – have deep roots in America, with strong family and social connections to U.S. citizens, painting a portrait of a community that is very integrated into the American fabric, and hopeful of a chance to gain legal status and ultimately citizenship,” according to Latino Decisions, who interviewed over 400 Latino adult immigrants in either English or Spanish who were not citizens nor residents. The poll was conducted on behalf of the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) and America’s Voice Education Fund.
