Aside from this being a "moral" issue, it is also a "legal" issue. You most certainly have the right, as a LEGAL citizen to turn this individual into the authorities. You also have the right to access what is offered by the governments/counsils to aid you in living properly.
It seems to me that if you are asking the question, you have some doubts in your mind/heart about doing it. All I can say is, do what you feel you need to do. Prepare for the results of that action....1. that the individual is processed back to his homeland and 2. that nothing at all is done about it by the immigration folks. 3. if you have "doubts" about turning this individual in, then you will certainly wrangle with your moral/rights thoughts.
Maybe, writing down the pros and cons of this action will help you come to a decision.
I, myself am dealing with an immigration problem from the other side of the spectrum. I'm trying to get my husband to the states from another country, legally. Let me just tell you how frustrated we are with the immigration in the US! Have we considered doing it illegally? You better believe it! Will we do it illegally...NO WAY! We could not stand the idea of being "on guard" all the time and worrying about being caught, not to mention the moral dillema that would ensue.
I hope you can come to a decision that you can live with easily....much luck to you!
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