Not at all, if one applies from one's home country then they are not illegal. This is excellent, but I would like to hear more about Enforcement. Enforcement real emforcement is the key.
"enforcement?"
Heck, I don't think this crowd we have in D.C. knows how to even spell it! LOL
I understand they're building "Undocumented Alien Information Centers" along the border just so everyone feels right at home when they come across!