How to U.S Handle Illegally? Immigrants Living 
A survey in March found that 71% of Americans say there should be a way for people in the United States illegally to remain in this country if they meet certain requirements, while 27% say they should not be allowed to stay legally.
But there is a division of views among the 71% who support finding a way for immigrants here illegally to stay.
Roughly four-in-ten (43%) of the public says unauthorized immigrants should be allowed to apply for citizenship, but 24% of the public says they should only be allowed to apply for legal residency.
How to U.S Handle Illegally? Immigrants Living  | lin the U.S Illegally? Immigrants  | 71%  | There should be  | a sway for them  | 2% Don't know-  | to stay legally  | 27%  | Should not  | be allowed to  | 43%  | stay legally  | Be eligible  | for citizenship  | 24%  | Be eligible  | for permanent  | 4%  | residency  | Don't  | know  | PEW RESEARCH CENTER March 13-17, 2013, 