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>I'm very well aware of this and it's a mockery of rationality. But it
>still doesn't allow the normal person to sponsor itself. It still
>relies on something beyond their control (luck in this case).
>Personally, I'm of the opinion that this silly program be ended.
>
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>>Other legal options...  See
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>>http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/services/residency/index.htm
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>>1.  Immigrate through a family member
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>Meaning no self-sponsorship.
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>>2.  Be a person of means and immigrate by bringing a substantial
>>investment to the USA.
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>Very few people qualify.
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>>3.  Marry a US Citizen
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>Meaning no self-sponsorship.
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>>4.  Claim Asylum (Franco oppressed me!)
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>Good luck with that one!
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>>5.  Be trained for a certain medical or technical job which has a
>>shortage in the USA
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>Greencard takes half a decade for most people. Companies aren't going
>to wait that long. People end up coming on H1-B's which are temporary,
>non-immigrant visas.
>
Well, what are you saying?  That just anyone, anywhere in the world
who wants US citizenship should be able to come to the country and
instantly qualify?

If it were that easy, our airports would be overrun with foreign
"tourists" in about two weeks.

No...  Like many things worth having, it is a privilege accorded to a
select few.   It's funny how much of the world today professes to hate
Americans and American culture.   On the other hand, they certainly
want to participate in our wealth, enjoy our freedoms and live the
American Dream.

Self sponsorship was great when the country needed immigrants on a
scale of say 1890 to build railroads, skyscrapers, populate the vast
tracts of the western territories.   You shouldn't be shocked when the
country is telling you that this is no longer necessary.

BTW...  The US is not the only country that sets limits on
immigration.   I may love France, speak French, and not have the
background of a Muslim terror bomber.  But that doesn't mean the
French want me to be a citizen.   I can't move my family there, take a
job and demand citizenship.   It is considered a privilege, just like
it is in this country.

And that's the way it should be...

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