But what about me? I wasn't planning on staying much longer here in Europe!
You should know that immigration from Europe is more difficult than immigration from China and Mexico, but get your paperwork done fast pardner (assuming you are immigrating legally) Plans for amnesty are only for illegals from mexico. They do not do papers, they do not wait their turn. So hold all immigration and seal the border. (Electronic fence). Then establish a policy that makes sense.
If you really want to get into the US, go to Mexico and just walk over the border. Pretend that you do not know English and you can come here to Tennessee and get a driver's license and free health care!