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Worksheet 6.2: Push/Pull Factors of Undocumented Immigrants

Push factors:

Approximately 80% of undocumented immigrants in the U.S. come from six countries. What are some of the factors about, or conditions within, these countries that might “push” or influence someone to go to another country?

  • Mexico:
  • El Salvador:
  • Guatemala:
  • Colombia:
  • Honduras:
  • China:

Pull Factors:

What factors about the United States might “pull” or draw people to this country?

  • United States: