American citizen Quote by John Shadegg
“More than one-third of Mexicans in the United States own property in Mexico, nearly 80 percent send money home and 25 percent have a spouse in Mexico. Assimilation and becoming an American citizen are not the objective for many of them.”
About This Quote
Source Report: US Census data on Mexican immigrants, 2020
Many Mexican immigrants maintain strong ties to Mexico, prioritizing family and property over assimilation.
In simple terms: Mexican immigrants keep close ties to Mexico.
Recognize and respect transnational identities.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- community support programs
- policy making
- family reunification
- financial planning
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do transnational ties affect integration?
- What policies support dual‑national families?
Assumes uniform motivations across diverse individuals.