jUNE 8 2013 - U.S. poll on illegal aliens (POLLING REPORT.COM) dates posted

Bloomberg National Poll conducted by Selzer & Company. May 31-June 3, 2013. N=1,002 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.1.
"Congress is debating changing immigration laws. Do you support or oppose a revision of immigration policies that would provide a path to citizenship for 11 million undocumented immigrants in the U.S.?"
		Support	Oppose	Unsure
		%	%	%
	5/31 - 6/3/13	46	45	9
"For each of the following elements that might be part of a new law, please tell me if you favor or oppose it as part of an immigration bill. . . ."
		Favor	Oppose	Unsure
		%	%	%
	"Allowing immigrants living in the country illegally to become citizens, provided they don't have criminal records, they pay fines and back taxes, and they wait more than 10 years"
	5/31 - 6/3/13	74	21	5
	"Strengthening border security and creating a system to track foreigners entering and leaving the country"
	5/31 - 6/3/13	85	12	3
	"Requiring employers to check potential employees' immigration status or face penalties"
	5/31 - 6/3/13	85	13	2
	"Deporting those living in the United States illegally and increasing border security so no immigrants can enter the country without permission"
	5/31 - 6/3/13	65	29	6

Quinnipiac University. May 22-28, 2013. N=1,419 registered voters nationwide. Margin of error ± 2.6.
"Which comes closest to your view about illegal immigrants who are currently living in the United States? (A) They should be allowed to stay in the United States and to eventually apply for U.S. citizenship. (B) They should be allowed to remain in the United States, but not be allowed to apply for U.S. citizenship. (C) They should be required to leave the U.S."
		Stay, apply for citizenship	Remain, not apply for citizenship	Be required to leave	Unsure/No answer
		%	%	%	%
	5/22-28/13	54	12	29	5
	4/25-29/13	52	11	30	6
	3/26 - 4/1/13	59	11	25	5
	1/30 - 2/4/13	56	10	30	4
	11/28 - 12/3/12	57	11	26	5
"Do you think Republicans and Democrats in Congress will be able to work together to pass comprehensive immigration reform this year or not?"
		Yes	No	Unsure/No answer
		%	%	%
	5/22-28/13	24	71	5
"If a candidate for Congress supports a path to citizenship for illegal immigrants, would that make you more likely to vote for that candidate, less likely to vote for that candidate, or wouldn't it make a difference?"
		More likely	Less likely	No difference	Unsure/No answer
		%	%	%	%
	5/22-28/13	26	24	44	5

Public Religion Research Institute. May 15-19, 2013. N=1,000 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.1.
"I'd like to get your views on some issues that are being discussed in the country today. All in all, do you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose allowing gay and lesbian Americans married to foreigners to sponsor their spouses for residency in the U.S., as heterosexual married Americans may do?"
		Strongly favor	Favor	Oppose	Strongly oppose	Unsure/ Refused
		%	%	%	%	%
	5/15-19/13	16	29	25	24	5

ABC News/Washington Post Poll. May 16-19, 2013. N=1,001 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.5.
"Would you support or oppose a program giving undocumented immigrants now living in the United States the right to live here legally if they pay a fine and meet other requirements?"
		Support	Oppose	Unsure
		%	%	%
	5/16-19/13	58	38	4
	4/11-14/13	62	34	4
	If support path to legal status: "If you agreed with a political candidate on other issues, could you support a candidate for Congress who voted against a path to legal status for undocumented immigrants, or not?"
		Could support	Could not support	Unsure
		%	%	%
	5/16-19/13	48	44	9
	If oppose path to legal status: "If you agreed with a political candidate on other issues, could you support a candidate for Congress who voted in favor of a path to legal status for undocumented immigrants, or not?"
		Could support	Could not support	Unsure
		%	%	%
	5/16-19/13	31	60	9
"Which of these would you prefer: to have Congress enact stricter border control now and put off consideration of a path to legal status for later, to have Congress enact a path to legal status now and put off consideration of stricter border control for later, to do both now, or not to do either?"
		Stricter border control now	Path to legal status now	Do both now	Not do either	Unsure
		%	%	%	%	%
	5/16-19/13	34	18	33	11	4

Pew Research Center. May 1-5, 2013. N=1,504 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 2.9.
"Now thinking about the way some things work in this country: Do you think immigration policy in this country works pretty well and requires only MINOR CHANGES, do you think it needs MAJOR CHANGES, or do you think it needs to be COMPLETELY REBUILT?"
		Minor changes	Major changes	Completely rebuilt	Unsure/ Refused
		%	%	%	%
	5/1-5/13	21	39	35	4
	6/15-19/11	26	43	24	6
	2/06	23	41	27	9
"Which comes closer to your view about how to handle immigrants who are now living in the U.S. illegally? They should not be allowed to stay in the country legally. There should be a way for those who meet certain requirements to stay in the country legally."
		NOT stay	Stay	Unsure/ Refused
		%	%	%
	5/1-5/13	25	73	3
	3/13-17/13	27	71	2
"Which comes closer to your view about how to handle immigrants who are now living in the U.S. illegally? They should not be allowed to stay in the country legally. There should be a way for those who meet certain requirements to stay in the country legally." If allowed to stay: "And do you think immigrants who are in the U.S. illegally and meet the requirements should be able to apply for U.S. citizenship, OR, be able to apply for permanent residency, but not U.S. citizenship?" Combined responses.
		NOT stay	Stay:Citizenship	Stay:Permanent residency	Stay:Unsure/ Refused	Unsure/ Refused
		%	%	%	%	%
	5/1-5/13	25	44	25	4	3
	3/13-17/13	27	43	24	4	2
"Should LEGAL immigration into the United States be kept at its present level, increased or decreased?"
		Kept at present level	Increased	Decreased	Unsure/ Refused
		%	%	%	%
	5/1-5/13	31	25	36	8
	3/06	37	17	40	6
"When it comes to reducing illegal immigration at U.S. borders, do you think there is a lot more the government can do, somewhat more, not much more, or nothing more that can be done?"
		A lot more	Somewhat more	Not much more	Nothing more	Unsure/ Refused
		%	%	%	%	%
	5/1-5/13	53	30	8	5	4
"In your own view, do you feel that giving people who came to the U.S. illegally a way to gain legal status is like rewarding them for doing something wrong, or don't you think of it this way?"
		Is like rewarding	Don't think of it this way	Unsure/ Refused
		%	%	%
	5/1-5/13	37	56	7

Quinnipiac University. April 25-29, 2013. N=1,471 registered voters nationwide. Margin of error ± 2.6.
"Have the Boston marathon bombings changed your opinion regarding whether there should be a path to citizenship for illegal immigrants currently living in the United States?"
		Yes	No	Unsure/No answer
		%	%	%
	4/25-29/13	23	70	6
"Do you think allowing more illegal immigrants who are living in the U.S. a path to citizenship would increase the likelihood of terrorism, decrease the likelihood of terrorism, or wouldn't it make a difference?"
		Increase	Decrease	Not make a difference	Unsure/No answer
		%	%	%	%
	4/25-29/13	22	7	66	6

CBS News/New York Times Poll. April 24-28, 2013. N=965 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.
"Should LEGAL immigration into the United States be kept at its present level, increased, or decreased?"
		Present level	Increased	Decreased	Unsure
		%	%	%	%
	4/24-28/13	35	25	31	8
	9/10-15/11	36	19	38	7
	4/28 - 5/2/10	44	17	31	8
"Which comes closest to your view about illegal immigrants who are currently working in the U.S.? They should be allowed to stay in their jobs and to eventually apply for U.S. citizenship. OR, They should be allowed to stay in their jobs only as guest workers, but not to apply for U.S. citizenship. OR, They should be required to leave their jobs and leave the U.S." 12/11 - 6/12: "Which comes closest to your view about illegal immigrants who are currently working in the U.S.? They should be allowed to stay in their jobs and to eventually apply for U.S. citizenship. OR, They should be allowed to stay in their jobs only as temporary guest workers, but not to apply for U.S. citizenship. OR, They should be required to leave their jobs and leave the U.S."
		Stay, apply for citizenship	Stay as guest workers	Leave the U.S.	Unsure
		%	%	%	%
	4/24-28/13	43	21	32	3
	2/23-27/13	56	19	20	5
	2/6-10/13	53	21	21	5
	1/24-27/13	51	20	24	5
	12/12-16/12	47	24	27	3
	10/25-28/12	51	20	24	5
	5/31 - 6/3/12	43	21	32	4
	2/8-13/12	42	22	30	6
	12/14-18/11	44	26	26	4
	9/10-15/11	37	20	38	5
	4/28 - 5/2/10	43	21	32	4
"Would you favor or oppose providing a path to citizenship for illegal immigrants in the U.S. if they met certain requirements, like paying fines and back taxes, passing criminal background checks and learning English?"
		Favor	Oppose	Unsure
		%	%	%
	4/24-28/13	83	14	3
"Do you favor or oppose creating a federal employment verification system, that all employers would be required to use to confirm that new hires are legally authorized to work in the U.S.?"
		Favor	Oppose	Unsure
		%	%	%
	4/24-28/13	80	15	5
"When the U.S. government is deciding which immigrants to admit to this country, should priority be given to people who have family members already living in the U.S., or should priority be given to people based on education, job skills and work experience?"
		Family members	Education, skills	It depends (vol.)	Unsure
		%	%	%	%
	4/24-28/13	27	58	8	7
	5/18-23/07	34	51	5	10

Fox News Poll conducted by Anderson Robbins Research (D) and Shaw & Company Research (R). April 20-22, 2013. N=1,009 registered voters nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.2010 & earlier: Conducted by Opinion Dynamics Corp.
"Do you think the United States should increase or decrease the number of LEGAL immigrants allowed to move to this country?"
		Increase	Decrease	No change (vol.)	Unsure
		%	%	%	%
	4/20-22/13	28	55	10	7
	5/18-19/10	31	43	17	9
	7/11-12/06	24	51	17	8
"In general, do you think immigrants who come to the United States today join society and give to the country or stay separate from society and take from the country?"
		Join, give	Separate, take	Depends (vol.)	Unsure
		%	%	%	%
	4/20-22/13	50	38	7	5
"Do you think ILLEGAL immigration into the United States is more of a problem than it was five years ago, less of a problem, or is it about the same?"
		More	Less	Same	Unsure
		%	%	%	%
	4/20-22/13	47	10	42	2
"Do you think the current level of security at the country's borders is too strict, not strict enough or about right?"
		Too strict	Not strict enough	About right	Unsure
		%	%	%	%
	4/20-22/13	3	60	32	4
	5/18-19/10	2	76	18	3
	8/29-30/06	4	77	15	4
"Do you favor or oppose allowing illegal immigrants to remain in the country and eventually qualify for U.S. citizenship, as long as they meet certain requirements like paying back taxes, learning English, and passing a background check?"
		Favor	Oppose	Unsure
		%	%	%
	4/20-22/13	78	21	1
	2/25-27/13	72	25	2
"Do you favor or oppose requiring completion of new border security measures first -- before making other changes to immigration policies?"
		Favor	Oppose	Unsure
		%	%	%
	4/20-22/13	68	22	10
	2/25-27/13	69	25	6

USA Today Poll conducted by Princeton Survey Research Associates International. April 18-21, 2013. N=1,002 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 4.
"Do you favor or oppose stronger enforcement of our current immigration laws and better border control?"
		Favor	Oppose	Unsure/ Refused
		%	%	%
	4/18-21/13	80	15	5
"Do you favor or oppose creating a way for illegal immigrants already here to become citizens if they meet certain requirements?"
		Favor	Oppose	Unsure/ Refused
		%	%	%
	4/18-21/13	71	25	4
"Which problem concerns you the most: the problem of preventing illegal immigration in the future, or the problem of how to deal with illegal immigrants already in the U.S.?"
		Preventing in future	Dealing with those in U.S.	Both equally (vol.)	Unsure/ Refused
		%	%	%	%
	4/18-21/13	55	33	6	6

AP-GfK Poll conducted by GfK Roper Public Affairs & Corporate Communications. April 11-15, 2013. N=1,004 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.9.
"Do you favor or oppose providing a legal way for illegal immigrants already in the United States to become U.S. citizens?"
		Favor	Oppose	Unsure	Refused
		%	%	%	%
	4/11-15/13	63	34	3	1
	1/10-14/13	62	35	2	-
	8/11-16/10	50	48	2	-
	9/3-8/09	47	50	2	1

ABC News/Washington Post Poll. April 11-14, 2013. N=1,003 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.5.
"Would you support or oppose a program giving ILLEGAL immigrants now living in the United States the right to live here LEGALLY if they pay a fine and meet other requirements?" Half sample
		Support	Oppose	Unsure
		%	%	%
	4/11-14/13	64	32	4
	6/3-6/10	57	40	3
	4/21-24/09	61	35	3
"Would you support or oppose a program giving UNDOCUMENTED immigrants now living in the United States the right to live here LEGALLY if they pay a fine and meet other requirements?" Half sample
		Support	Oppose	Unsure
		%	%	%
	4/11-14/13	62	34	4
	If support path to legal status: "Do you think a law allowing people to apply for citizenship should take effect only after border control has been improved, or should take effect without being linked to border control efforts?" Options rotated
		After improved	Without being linked	Unsure
		%	%	%
	4/11-14/13	50	44	6
	If support path to legal status: "If it takes 13 years for someone to receive citizenship under a path-to-citizenship program, does that sound too long, too short, or about the right amount of time?" Options rotated
		Too long	Too short	About right	Unsure
		%	%	%	%
	4/11-14/13	69	4	25	2
"Would you support or oppose each of the following items. First is [see below]?"
		Support	Oppose	Unsure
		%	%	%
	"More visas for highly skilled workers from other countries"
	4/11-14/13	60	37	3
	"A guest worker program for low-skilled workers from other countries"
	4/11-14/13	56	40	5
	"Reducing the number of visas for family members of legal immigrants"
	4/11-14/13	41	53	6
	"Higher federal spending on border control"
	4/11-14/13	67	29	4
	"Requiring all businesses to check on the immigration status of potential employees"
	4/11-14/13	83	15	2

Gallup Poll. April 9-10, 2013. Adults nationwide.
"Suppose that on Election Day you could vote on key issues as well as candidates. Would you vote for or against a law that would allow illegal immigrants living in the United States the chance to become permanent legal residents if they meet certain requirements?" N=500, margin of error ± 6
		Would vote for	Would vote against	Unsure
		%	%	%
	4/9-10/13	69	29	2
"Suppose that on Election Day you could vote on key issues as well as candidates. Would you vote for or against a law that would allow illegal immigrants living in the United States the chance to become U.S. citizens if they meet certain requirements?" N=518, margin of error ± 6
		Would vote for	Would vote against	Unsure
		%	%	%
	4/9-10/13	65	32	2
"Suppose that on Election Day you could vote on key issues as well as candidates. Would you vote for or against a law creating a work visa program that allows a specified number of immigrants into the U.S. every year to work at generally lesser-skilled jobs?" N=519, margin of error ± 6
		Would vote for	Would vote against	Unsure
		%	%	%
	4/9-10/13	52	44	4
"Suppose that on Election Day you could vote on key issues as well as candidates. Would you vote for or against a law creating a work visa program that allows a specified number of immigrants into the U.S. every year to work at generally lesser-skilled jobs, with the number of yearly visas determined by a government bureau?" N=499, margin of error ± 6
		Would vote for	Would vote against	Unsure
		%	%	%
	4/9-10/13	51	46	2

NBC News/Wall Street Journal Poll conducted by the polling organizations of Peter Hart (D) and Bill McInturff (R). April 5-8, 2013. N=1,000 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.1.
"Which of these statements comes closer to your point of view? Statement A: Immigration adds to our character and strengthens the United States because it brings diversity, new workers, and new creative talent to this country. Statement B: Immigration detracts from our character and weakens the United States because it puts too many burdens on government services, causes language barriers, and creates housing problems."
		Strengthens the U.S.	Weakens the U.S.	Depends/ Both (vol.)	Unsure
		%	%	%	%
	4/5-8/13	54	36	6	4
	5/20-23/10	47	44	5	4
	3/31 - 4/3/05	41	48	10	1
"When it comes to dealing with immigration, which party do you think would do a better job: the Democratic Party, the Republican Party, or both about the same? If you think that neither would do a good job, please just say so."
		Democratic Party	Republican Party	About the same	Neither	Unsure
		%	%	%	%	%
	4/5-8/13	26	19	21	33	1
"As you may know, there is a proposal to create a pathway to citizenship that would allow foreigners who have jobs but are staying illegally in the United States the opportunity to eventually become legal American citizens. Do you strongly favor, somewhat favor, somewhat oppose, or strongly oppose this proposal?"
		Strongly favor	Somewhat favor	Somewhat oppose	Strongly oppose	Depends (vol.)
		%	%	%	%	%
	4/5-8/13	29	35	14	21	1
"And, thinking some more about this: If a proposed pathway to citizenship allowed foreigners who have jobs but are staying illegally in the United States the opportunity to eventually become legal American citizens if they pay a fine, any back taxes, pass a security background check, and take other required steps, would you strongly favor, somewhat favor, somewhat oppose, or strongly oppose this proposal?"
		Strongly favor	Somewhat favor	Somewhat oppose	Strongly oppose	Unsure
		%	%	%	%	%
	4/5-8/13	39	37	9	14	1
"And, do you think immigrants who have jobs but are staying illegally in the United States should be eligible for U.S. citizenship immediately after they apply for citizenship, only after being in the country for five more years after they apply, only after being in the U.S. for ten more years after they apply, or should never be eligible for U.S. citizenship?"
		Immediately	After 5 years	After 10 years	Never	Depends (vol.)/Unsure
		%	%	%	%	%
	4/5-8/13	18	51	12	14	5
"From what you have seen read or heard about the U.S. border with Mexico, would you say the border is totally secure, mostly secure, mostly not secure, totally not secure, or do you not know enough about this to have an opinion at this time?"
		Totally secure	Mostly secure	Mostly not secure	Totally not secure	Don't know enough
		%	%	%	%	%
	4/5-8/13	1	17	38	25	19

CNN/ORC Poll. April 5-7, 2013. N=1,012 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.
"Would you favor or oppose creating a program that would allow illegal immigrants already living in the United States for a number of years to stay in this country and apply for U.S. citizenship if they had a job and paid back taxes?"
		Favor	Oppose	Unsure
		%	%	%
	4/5-7/13	84	16	1
	7/16-21/10	81	19	-
	5/21-23/10	80	19	1
	5/4-6/07	80	19	1
	4/10-12/07	77	21	2
	5/16-17/06	79	18	3

ABC News/Washington Post Poll. March 27-30, 2013. N=1,014 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.5.
"Overall, do you support or oppose a path to citizenship for illegal immigrants?"
		Support	Oppose	Unsure
		%	%	%
	3/27-30/13	57	40	4
	1/30 - 2/3/13	55	41	4
	11/7-11/12	57	39	4
"Overall, do you support or oppose stricter border control to try to reduce illegal immigration?"
		Support	Oppose	Unsure
		%	%	%
	3/27-30/13	80	17	2
	1/30 - 2/3/13	83	15	2
"Overall, do you support or oppose allowing more highly skilled non-Americans to live and work in the United States?"
		Support	Oppose	Unsure
		%	%	%
	3/27-30/13	72	27	1

Pew Research Center. March 13-17, 2013. N=1,501 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 2.9.
"Here are some pairs of statements. Please tell me whether the FIRST statement or the SECOND statement comes closer to your own views -- even if neither is exactly right. The first pair is: "Immigrants today strengthen our country because of their hard work and talents. Immigrants today are a burden on our country because they take our jobs, housing and health care."
		Strengthen our country	A burden on our country	Unsure/ Refused
		%	%	%
	3/13-17/13	49	41	10
	1/4-8/12	48	37	15
	2/22 - 3/14/11	45	44	12
"The growing number of newcomers from other countries threatens traditional American customs and values. The growing number of newcomers from other countries strengthens American society."
		Threatens customs and values	Strengthens society	Unsure/ Refused
		%	%	%
	3/13-17/13	43	52	6
	2/22 - 3/14/11	39	52	9
"Which comes closer to your view about how to handle immigrants who are now living in the U.S. illegally? They should not be allowed to stay in the country legally. There should be a way for those who meet certain requirements to stay in the country legally."
		NOT stay	Stay	Unsure/ Refused
		%	%	%
	ALL	27	71	2
	Republicans	34	64	2
	Democrats	21	76	3
	Independents	29	70	2

Fox News Poll conducted by Anderson Robbins Research (D) and Shaw & Company Research (R). Feb. 25-27, 2013. N=1,010 registered voters nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.
"Do you favor or oppose allowing illegal immigrants to remain in the country and eventually qualify for U.S. citizenship, as long as they meet certain requirements like paying back taxes, learning English, and passing a background check?"
		Favor	Oppose	Unsure
		%	%	%
	ALL	72	25	2
	Democrats	82	16	2
	Republicans	63	35	2
	Independents	70	27	3
"Do you favor or oppose strengthening border security and figuring out ways to prevent illegal immigrants from entering the United States?"
		Favor	Oppose	Unsure
		%	%	%
	2/25-27/13	84	13	3

NBC News/Wall Street Journal Poll conducted by the polling organizations of Peter Hart (D) and Bill McInturff (R). Feb. 21-24, 2013. N=1,000 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.1.
"As you may know, there is a proposal to allow foreigners who have jobs but are staying illegally in the United States to apply for legal status. Do you strongly favor, somewhat favor, somewhat oppose, or strongly oppose this proposal?"
		Strongly favor	Somewhat favor	Somewhat oppose	Strongly oppose	Depends (vol.)	Unsure
		%	%	%	%	%	%
	2/21-24/13	19	35	17	25	2	2
	1/12-15/13	20	32	18	28	1	1

Public Religion Research Institute/Brookings Institution. Jan. 28-Feb. 24, 2013. N=4,465 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 1.7.
"I'd like to get your views on some issues that are being discussed in the country today. All in all, do you strongly favor, favor, oppose, or strongly oppose allowing illegal immigrants brought to the U.S. as children to gain legal resident status if they join the military or go to college?"
		Favor	Oppose	Unsure
		%	%	%
	1/28 - 2/24/13	61	34	4
	6/20-24/12	55	41	4

Bloomberg National Poll conducted by Selzer & Company. Feb. 15-18, 2013. N=1,003 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.1.
"Congress is debating changing immigration laws to deal with those already in the country illegally. Which of the following do you support most? A path to citizenship now for those who don't have criminal records, have paid taxes, learn English and pay a fine. A path to legal status now, but not citizenship, for those who don't have criminal records, have paid taxes, learn English and pay a fine. A path to citizenship or legal status but only after measurable improvements have been made in border security. No path to citizenship or legal status; they should be required to go home and reapply for entry into the country."
				%
	Path to citizenship			35
	Path to legal status, not citizenship			18
	Citizenship or legal status if border improvements			18
	Required to go home and reapply for entry			23
	Unsure			6
"Which of the following groups should get top priority if Congress decides to grant more work visas to immigrants? High-skilled workers, such as engineers. Low-skilled workers, such as construction and hotel employees. Agriculture workers. Immigrants who are reuniting with their families." Options rotated
			%
	High-skilled workers		29
	Low-skilled workers		14
	Agriculture workers		15
	Immigrants reuniting with families		24
	None of these (vol.)		5
	Unsure		13

Pew Research Center/USA Today. Feb. 13-18, 2013. N=1,504 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 2.9.
"What should be the priority for dealing with illegal immigration in the U.S.: one, better border security and stronger enforcement of our immigration laws; OR, two, creating a way for illegal immigrants already here to become citizens if they meet certain requirements; OR, should BOTH be given equal priority?"
		Border security/ Enforcement	Pathway to citizenship	Both equally	None of these (vol.)	Unsure
		%	%	%	%	%
	2/13-18/13	25	25	47	1	2
	6/7-17/12	28	27	42	1	2

CBS News Poll. Feb. 6-10, 2013. N=1,148 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.
"In general, do you favor or oppose providing a path to citizenship for illegal immigrants under 30 who were brought to the U.S. as children as long as they do not have a criminal record and obtain either two years of college or military service?"
		Favor	Oppose	Depends (vol.)	Unsure
		%	%	%	%
	2/6-10/13	74	18	3	5

Gallup Poll. Jan. 30-31, 2013. N=1,019 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 4.
"Next, suppose that on Election Day you could vote on key issues as well as candidates. Would you vote for or against a law that would [see below]?"
		For	Against	Unsure
		%	%	%
	"Require employers to verify that all new hires are living in the U.S. legally"
	1/30-31/13	85	13	2
	"Allow undocumented immigrants living in the United States the chance to become legal residents or citizens if they meet certain requirements"
	1/30-31/13	72	25	2
	"Create a system to track the departures of foreigners who enter the U.S. through airports and seaports"
	1/30-31/13	71	24	5
	"Increase the number of visas for legal immigrants who have advanced skills in technology and science"
	1/30-31/13	71	27	2
	"Increase government spending on security measures and enforcement at U.S. borders"
	1/30-31/13	68	29	2

Fox News Poll conducted by Anderson Robbins Research (D) and Shaw & Company Research (R). Jan. 15-17, 2013. N=1,008 registered voters nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.
"Which of the following comes closest to your view about what government policy should be toward illegal immigrants currently in the United States? Should the government send all illegal immigrants back to their home country; have a guest worker program that allows immigrants to remain in the United States to work, but only for a limited amount of time; OR, allow illegal immigrants to remain in the country and eventually qualify for U.S. citizenship, but only if they meet certain requirements like paying back taxes, learning English, and passing a background check?"
		Send back to home country	Have a guest worker program	Apply for citizenship if meet requirements	Unsure
		%	%	%	%
	1/15-17/13	17	13	66	3
	12/5-7/11	19	13	66	2

CNN/ORC Poll. Jan. 14-15, 2013. N=814 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 3.5. RV = registered voters
"What should be the main focus of the U.S. government in dealing with the issue of illegal immigration: developing a plan that would allow illegal immigrants who have jobs to become legal U.S. residents, or developing a plan for stopping the flow of illegal immigrants into the U.S. and for deporting those already here?"
		Legal residency	Stopping flow, deporting	Unsure
		%	%	%
	1/14-15/13	53	43	5
	9/28-30/12 RV	56	39	5
	11/18-20/11	42	55	3
	7/16-21/10	42	57	1
	5/21-23/10	38	60	2

AP-GfK Poll conducted by GfK Roper Public Affairs & Corporate Communications. Jan. 10-14, 2013. N=1,004 adults nationwide. Margin of error ± 4.
"As you may know, President Obama announced in 2012 that illegal immigrants 30 years old or younger who were brought to the United States as children could obtain work permits if they meet certain criteria and do not have a criminal record. Do you favor, oppose or neither favor nor oppose this policy?"
		Favor	Oppose	Neither	Unsure
		%	%	%	%
	1/10-14/13	63	20	16	1

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