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Legally it is very hard for a Mexican to move to the Midwest. As in almost impossible requiring almost 20years.

I am not Mexican but it toke my family 14 years to be able to move to the US from Palestine, although my grandparents and uncles have been here since the 80s. It really isn't hard.

A company doesn't need to move everything, they can just literally build a new factory or rent one else where, not only that they would even get tax breaks as incentives for moving.

Borders enforce the huge discrimination in pay between TJ and San Diego. Even though the same companies work on both sides of the border.




For professional jobs, it is very easy for a Mexican or Canadian to move to the US and work.

> The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) created special economic and trade relationships for the United States, Canada and Mexico. The TN nonimmigrant classification permits qualified Canadian and Mexican citizens to seek temporary entry into the United States to engage in business activities at a professional level.

> Among the types of professionals who are eligible to seek admission as TN nonimmigrants are accountants, engineers, lawyers, pharmacists, scientists, and teachers.

https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/temporary...


I'm honestly astonished people even do it the legal way. It's not even a crime to overstay. One could easily set up shop in California, get an AB 60 driver license, live in a sanctuary area and have at it.




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