Fluctuation of Mexican Immigrants in the US: The Application of Intervening Opportunities Model

Abstract

In recent years, immigration policy has been a burning issue in the United States, which has served
as a critical destination for migrants worldwide. The most significant group of migrants in the
United States is Mexicans. They came to improve their worse living conditions, but faced many
problems instead of leading a better life. While immigration streams have slowed down in recent
years, Mexican Immigration to the United States remains significant, and the topic remains relevant
for policymakers, academics, and the public. They are also considered burden to the U.S. economy,
thus, the U.S. has not taken any positive step regarding this. Following this, they leave the U.S. by
going back to their state for several reasons. This research analyzes the failure of the U.S. to
accommodate Maxican Migrants compelled them to go back to their state. Methodologically, the
idea of the paper is based on the analytical view of the reasons for declining, focusing on the
qualitative nature of data, whereas theoretically, it is encouraged by the model of "Intervening
Opportunities". Mexican migration has a complex legal and political context in the United States.
Throughout the twentieth century, immigration legislation has shifted back and forth, at times
welcoming Mexican migrants and slamming the door hard in their faces.