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This paper deals with two important concepts in anthropology, globalization and identity, and seeks to discover the effect, if any, that globalization has on identity. The example used for this research is that of Mexican migrant workers employed in Canada and the United States. These workers are exposed to global trends in the form of work abroad for four to six months out of every year, and the aim here is to determine whether or not this exposure has an effect on the self-perception and self-presentation of the workers. Several indicators were used to determine whether identity had been affected, including language, religion, sense of place, perceptions of others at home and abroad, and consumption patterns. This research examines the situation of both single workers and families, and brings to light several new variables that may be further examined in future studies.