Is this some esoteric “unjust laws are not laws” take (agree) or are you saying procedurally there isn’t a law saying you need a visa for stay (I’m very skeptical of that)
To clarify further: there is such a crime as entering the country without authorization, but failing to leave is only a civil offense. Some portion number of undocumented people are criminals because they entered illegally, but most just overstay visas, and that’s not a crime.
If you cross from for example Mexico into the US via a coyote, that’s improper entry and is a crime. If you get temporary work authorization or a student visa, enter with them, and then don’t leave, that is not a crime. Most undocumented people are in this category.
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