duras, many workers, managers, and their families were granted entry into New York, New Orleans, Boston, and New Jersey. Even through World War II Hondurans were being sent to the U.S. to work in factories and housekeeping (American Immigration Cultures 395). It was not until the 1960's and 1970's that "most Hondurans arrived as students, tourist, or family reunification quotas" (American Immigration Cultures 395). The emigration patterns mostly rose in the upper middle class and among single persons of both genders. The main ages that the emigrants were entering the country was twenty to thirty four, and four and under fifteen (American Immigration Cultures 395). These ages reflect that of a working class and their families they bring with them. At these ages many were excited about the new working experience and those that did not have families with the
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