The processes which gave rise to and then increased migration from contiguous states to Argentina and the context in which it took place are examined in this article. Argentine policies toward foreigners from nearby countries helped to initiate deficiencies in the Argentine administrative system devised to regulate migrant entry and sojourn. These deficiencies consequently influenced the evolution of the illegal alien phenomenon, particularly in the availability of various types of temporary residency permits. This evolution ultimately led to widespread overstaying and the subsequent needs for legalization.
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