Name:   phil - Subject:   illegals Date:   2/23/2017 5:55:59 PM (updated 2/23/2017 5:57:53 PM)

Because they like being in the shadows, fear they are unable to study and pass the exam, do not want to put in any effort, feel that it is owed them, have done things that would disqualify them from legally becoming documented, or waiting around on the next mass amnesty bill so they do not have to do anything extra - etc.  pick any one or combination.

I would think that the fear of the deportation / splitting up their happy family would be enough to make them want to at least start the paperwork.