I can write a small book on all the hoops I had to jump through to acquire US citizenship in 1970. I came here legally on a student visa, earned a graduate degree in engineering from U of Iowa, was sponsored by my employer for resident visa after 18 months of proven work record, which almost was rejected by immigration, the Dean of engineering college had to interject with Immigration on my behalf to get through that hurdle. After that I had to fight with immigration over my draft registration status. FBI investigated my case and gave me 100% clearance. After that I had to wait 3 more years to become eligible for citizenship. I had to pass a test on knowledge of US Constitution during a verbal interview.
indeed, i hear you. and all the hoops are worth it. my mom and i had to be naturalized. me because i was born on an air force base overseas and i couldn’t apply to serve in the armed forces with out a certificate. my mom was a japanese national who my dad married (under tremendous duress from his c/o all the way up to the ambassador of japan) who jumped through many a hoop herself (including culture and language barriers).
it’s just more reason that we conservative types have to fight amnesty to the last breath.