The characteristics and role of illegal aliens in the U.S. labor market: an exploratory study

Abstract

The authors present data on the characteristics and experiences of illegal aliens in the U.S. labor market. Current and past U.S. immigration policy is reviewed and causes of immigration areas of origin of illegal immigrants socioeconomic disparities between sending and receiving nations are analyzed. Migrants are described according to individual characteristics family obligations and ties with the United States and the country of origin. Data on migrants employment history occupation wages and participation in public programs are presented and manpower policy implications are analyzed. Data are from a 1975 study of 793 apprehended illegal alliens who had work experience in the United States

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