[JoeFromSidney]

I was recently asked to write a recommendation for a Chinese man who had entered the US legally on a student visa, completed a graduate degree in my field, and wanted to become an immigrant. For people in his situation, the default position of the government is to reject the application unless the applicant can prove his entry will benefit the country. The proof includes getting recommendations.

By contrast, when someone sneaks across the border illegally, the government's default position is that they should be allowed to stay unless there is some reason (committed a crime, etc.) for deporting them.

Does any of this make sense?

[GrandJediMasterYoda]

Yes it does make sense because liberals are hell bent on destroying the country.