I was just a kid, but I remember in the Philippines waiting for hours at immigration offices, being interviewed, getting a physical, chest x-rays, and what seemed like dozens of shots (I'm sure it wasn't dozens, but when you're a kid, getting 2 or 3 would seem like dozens). My parents, who came to the US 2 years before we did had to sign a legal affidavit of support.
I remember being SO excited because I was going to come to the states and become an American!
Heh, that's another point to be made. When you go through the system, you really appreciate what you got.
The fascists walking on freeways carrying Mexican flags don't appreciate a damn thing. All they want is to terrorize everyone into giving them more power with no consequences. Laws be damned.