My parents were LEGAL IMMIGRANTS, they presented themselves
to a US Consulate in their home country (Ireland), obtained a entry visa,presented proof of financial viability (or a letter of sponsorship from a US citizen, or a job commitment in other cases), passed a physical examination,
was subjected to a literacy test and paid their own passage to the US.
Where they were once again examined, inspected, documented and finally allowed to follow their own way to find the American dream.
Immigrants to this country are to follow the LAW !
That’s what we expect and it’s what we demand !!
I was also a legal immigrant. I immigrated on September 25, 1966 at the age of 26. I became a US citizen on June 12th 1977