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Undocumented Latina immigrants in Orange County, California: a comparative analysis.

L R Chavez, F A Hubbell, S I Mishra

The International Migration Review

|April 1, 1997

Summary

Undocumented Latinas in California are younger and work in service jobs without benefits. Community connection, not social services, influences their decision to stay in the U.S.

Keywords:

Acculturation Age Factors Americas Behavior California Comparative Studies Cultural Background Demographic Factors Developed Countries Economic Factors Ethnic Groups Human Resources Illegal Migrants Immigrants--women Migrants Migration North America Northern America Occupations Perception Population Population Characteristics Population Dynamics Psychological Factors Research Methodology Self-perception Social Change Studies United States

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Public Health
Immigration Studies

Background:

Latinas, including undocumented immigrants, are a significant demographic in California.
Understanding the socio-economic factors affecting this population is crucial for policy development.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine the demographic characteristics, employment, and intentions to stay of undocumented and documented Latinas compared to non-Hispanic white women.
To investigate the influence of community and social services on the decisions of Latina immigrants.

Main Methods:

A unique dataset was randomly collected from Latinas (160 undocumented immigrants) and non-Hispanic white women in Orange County, California.
Survey data was analyzed to compare demographic profiles, employment, benefits, and intentions to remain in the U.S.

Main Results:

Undocumented Latinas are younger than documented Latinas; immigrant Latinas are younger than citizen Latinas and non-Hispanic white women.
Both documented and undocumented Latinas predominantly work in menial service sector jobs, often without medical insurance or other job-related benefits.
Community connection significantly influenced undocumented Latina immigrants' intentions to stay, whereas social services did not.

Conclusions:

Immigration status and community ties are key factors influencing the settlement intentions of Latina immigrants.
Findings challenge public policy debates suggesting social services are primary drivers for immigrants staying in the U.S.