Preliminary+Research


 * What I know about my topic:**  Illegal immigration is living in a country without the proper paperwork or visa.   Immigrants can illegally cross the border into another country or over stay after their visa expires.

**What I need to find out about my topic:** Methods of immigration. The number of immigrants yearly. The political, economical, and ethical affects of illegal immigration. **Search terms I can use to find information about my topic:**  Immigration,   Illegal Immigration,   Illegal immigrants,   alien,   illegal alien,   human smuggling **Information I found today (at least 5 points):** -Most of the illegal immigrants in the US come from Mexico. -Many immigrants are Hispanic or Asian. -Most people immigrate from a poor country to a more established one in search of a better life. -People who over stay their visa are also considered illegal immigrants. -Many immigrants are killed on their way across the border, either by the human traffickers, or harsh conditions.