My BF and I are both going through annulments. The fees in my parish are underwritten by the diocese. I belive the grand total comes to less than $300 - and that includes a psychologist's review. Different parishes charge different amounts. I am not suggesting you parish-shop, but I believe that you have more than one choice in jurisdiction. Have you remarried?
If you are devout, you know the place for you is Church. The sins of others do not release you from your responsibility to abide by the Church's (i.e. Christ / Holy Spirit's) guidelines.
The American Bishops are the ones advocating open borders with no punishment for illegal immigration. I think it's out of their jurisdiction, and that there are much more important things to be concerned with in the US.
Please come back, we miss you.
Wow! I am over whelmed by the sentiments expressed by you and other posters. I know I can just Cc by addressing this to all of the kind people who really impressed me, but I will post individually. My apologies to others who may have to wade through this. I assure you I wish you the best, peace and happiness.