Quote Originally Posted by Red_Phoenix
There are TONS of people who were brought over as kids (no choice when your 5) illegally grow up here liek an american and get the boot when they turn 18.
Tough luck. They can blame their illegal parents and take them back too.

Quote Originally Posted by Red_Phoenix
Others whose parents had working visas which the government just renews for the working parent while the kids have visas to just stay (not work) in the US (my situation) and when you turn 21 you get a kind letter from the Gov that says you have 3 weeks to GTFO.
Then the kid (now adult) should apply for citizenship and start the process. If not, tough luck. If I go to S.Korea on a work Visa, that doesn't automatically grant my kids citizenship. When they become adults, they'll be responsible for their process as well.

Quote Originally Posted by Red_Phoenix
I took my chances and lived that way for 3 years. Its not easy. I have a student visa not and went back to school. Still not allowed to work legally. I have been here since 1993. Anyone want to tell me I'm not qualified to stay?
Are you a legal citizen? Do you have a work visa? If no, then you need to GTFO. If yes, then enjoy your stay.

Quote Originally Posted by Red_Phoenix
I am not saying border patrol shoudl be handing out greencards in the desert. I'm just saying there is something that needs to be done because your country is kicking out ppl they paid their education for through publix school and then turning around and letting ppl from 3rd world countries in on green card lotteries. There is more to illegals then what you ppl think.
I don't agree with the green card lottery either, but that's one legal way they're doing it. Does it need to be changed? Yes, but that doesn't change how we need to deal with illegals that are here in the meantime.