[usadave]

So no Mexican comes to America legally? They are all being lumped together. They are not even given the chance to get here to apply for citizenship.

Quite sadly, the majority of Mexicans who come to the United States come here illegally. Sure Mexicans are given the chance to come here legally and many take advantage of that opportunity. Anybody can apply to emigrate to the United States. As far as applying for citizenship, well you are looking at several years down the road for that opportunity.

[paul544]

Exactly. Did our ancestors have to wait years? Nope. Right in.

[FITZ]

Anybody can apply to emigrate to the United States. As far as applying for citizenship, well you are looking at several years down the road for that opportunity.

In the years they have to wait, they could perfect their English, take a couple American history and government classes so they'd be good citizens here when they finally make it.