People seem to be under the impression that anyone can just file some papers and become an LPR. That is simply not the case. We have over 4 million people waiting overseas who have completed all the paperwork including background checks and physical exams and are not waiting for their turn to enter, some for years.It is true that 60% of all LPRs are issued in the US thru change of status. That said, illegal aliens have a much more difficult time doing that, especially those who came across the border versus visa overstays.
For those Dream Act students who cannot file for legal status, how can they get a job after they graduate?
We have an estimated 8 million illegal aliens working in the US. They are doing so illegally.
They might be even more likely to believe that if they take their advice from leftist counselors. E. g. "You have a right to be here! This land was taken by force from Mexico in the 18th century!"
That said, illegal aliens have a much more difficult time doing that, especially those who came across the border versus visa overstays.
Let's say an illegal is living in Texas and has a brother or sister or adult child who is naturalized. He can apply for permanent residence based on that family member. (Having a family member marry a US citizen can be the start of a process which imports the whole family). I think previous immigration problems would make that application more difficult, but I don't know if just living here illegally would be a problem.
We have an estimated 8 million illegal aliens working in the US. They are doing so illegally.
Yes, but do they need a college degree to get those jobs?