Do you think we should make the process easier than what it is now?
“I think we should, but it’s not going to happen. It’s just going to get harder. That’s the way it's been going.” Melvin
“We should make the process easier. I understand there are people who probably have a bad record, but what about those who don’t? There’s people who live decently, and I think the process should at least be easier for them.” Anonymous Mother
“Yes, the process should be easier because everyone yearns to be here, and there’s people who haven’t made any mistakes. They could investigate them and check their records, and if their clean, then the process should be easier because they’re really just trying to make a living.” Jaime
“To come to the US you need money and family here who can support you, or else you won’t make it.” Melvin
They’re not saying to just let all forgeries come and live freely because they understand that between a group of 100 hard workers and decent people, there is a probability of there being at least 1 who isn’t like the rest. They do feel, however, that the process should be easier for those who are living by the rules. In other countries, people aren’t as fortunate as Americans. These people should have a chance.
Have you been through the immigration process?
“Back then when I came (as a minor illegally,) it wasn’t as hard as it is today. In my case, it was easier because my mom was already here, and she had already filed for our papers. But for my brother (who wasn’t a minor), it was way harder than it was for me,” said Melvin. It took Melvin 8 years to get his papers, and he was only able to do so because he was a minor.
“My process took about 3 years thankfully. I know that others could take longer, but now, I’m a resident." Oneyda
“We’ve barely just started. (Her oldest son just turned the age requirement to help), but they already told us we were going to have to wait. So, we don’t know how long it could take." Anonymous mother of two
These are only a few people who have gone or are going through the immigration process. Every case is different, but they all take time.
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"I came here to give my kids opportunities I unfortunately didn't and to help my parents back home." Oneyda