while some people do the right thing and file for immigration it still takes years to get an interview why?
611929
There are obvious causes and several not so obvious causes:\n1. Quotas per country per year. The moment the quota is reached, immigration cannot be granted to people from the country that reached their quota therefore interviews are suspended\n2. Secrecy about the process. Even as an applicant you don't get information where you stand regarding your application. For example a question if they received all paper-works will not get answered in most cases. You don't even get the information if they received the application at all. So if anything went wrong with the mail you have no chance of resending since they don't tell you if they received it. You are fully at the mercy of the INS personal.\n3. Insufficient staffing. \n4. Most probably suboptimal processes. If the process were optimal it would not be necessary to make them so secret. \n\n\nIn Canada you will be informed every time you send something that they received it and when to expect the next communication. The process itself is documented on public government websites and there are phone numbers where you can inquire where you stand. This leads to significantly shorter wait times and faster processing while maintaining a very high level of prudence and accuracy.
386161
to become legal, you have to be able to read, and answer questions about the US Constitution, etc.  Since you are then legal, reputable companies would be more likely to hire you.  It doesnt mean that illegal aliens are stupid, its just because they can work for a low income, and the employer has no social security benefits to account for.  Does this help?
395637
They are hoping you will change your mind about even trying to  get something.  If your white and not connected to the  neo nazi group of today it takes longer than that. Everyone just about gets turned down the first time, they really are hoping you will just go away instead of making sure that on;y people who need it will receive it. Some people will get it the second time, so if you signal hang in there. If your like my family you might as well hire a lawyer.  It took my brother 2 almost 3 years to get it. He had diabetes and at first the circulation in his feet were so bad he was in a wheel chair sometimes and couldn't walk far no matter what time.  He was on it slightly over 6 months when he got a job at the airport because his feet had improved.  They werent giving retroactive checks at that period either.  My family has never received welfare, that was the first time anyone had gotten social security and it took that much work. If it wasn't for families like mine instead of the gang bangers and priveledged parasites like you see all over L.A. especially the marinas,) there wouldn't be social securty.  Somebody has to work and actually pay taxes.  As you can tell I have no respect whatso ever for todays ugly little cults .  It has no value whatsoever for decent middle class people, except to be exploited by them.
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One must be sponsored in by a relative who is a US citizen and that person must show sufficient income to support you.  Then you must spend five years before taking a test to become a US citizen.\n\nBut, mostly, the economic answer is that the work available to illegal immigrants is not available to lawful citizens.  It is low-paying, without benefits, long hours and frequently dangerous to your health.  It is illegal to use and pay workers in the manner than illegal aliens are used.  And that's why they're used - they have no other options and they can't complain to the government.  You can curtail illegal imigration if you'd like, but you can't get your produce picked, your slaughterhouses cleaned or your drywall installed for four times the price you pay now.
233897
A freind of mine just recently had his interview. The consulate in Hong Kong took 6 working days to request the interview. But times will probably depend on how many applicants they have.
346422
Its not quite so simple... they cant just pay to become a citizen. They would have to live here for a LONG time (at least 20 years) and then go through a very lengthy application process.. Its very hard for an illegal immigrant to get a green card let alone citizenship
666310
In most cases, this is just the initial phase of the process.  If you aren't willing to put forth the effort, they figure they've just cut down the odds of the interview process going badly on the next phase.\n\nBe as honest as possible and work out the questions logically. \n\nThe deal here is, that they're gonna ask you many of the same questions that you answer on this application during the interview. They want to see if you're able to back up your answers on paper and verbally. If you can't, you're stuck.\n\nI've been through the process enough times to see it coming. But if you want the job and you know you can do the job, fill out the paperwork and get the job!!!\n\nOne final thing... those folks who say that these questions aren't legal don't seem to realize that you are always asked for your Date of Birth. Whether on paper or in the interview, you will be asked about your marital status. EVERY SINGLE EMPLOYMENT FORM WILL HAVE "Have you ever been convicted of a crime?" Most companies will investigate your past, because they have your Social security # on the form. You may decide not to give that information, but you won't get the job if you don't answer it.  Also, word of warning, most companies ask you for your last ten years of employment history. If you choose to leave one out or don't tell the truth about a previous job, you've just lost the job you're seeking. They are very strick now-a-days on employment background.\n\nGood Luck!
1043697
It theoretically could be done in two years.  With prerequisites and competition for entry, people rarely are able to get it done in that time, however.
1170904
Why not ask the U.S. Immigration Authorities or an attorney specializing in immigration law.
690651
cuz immigration laws vary from country to country Latin americans most likely get it denied after paying every single penny for the damn paperwork, and they give no money back cuz they already processed everything and ppl got to move their a** to give a denial, They even deny visas just to go thru the states like when you go from Europe lets say and your plane stops at NYC to switch, I have a friend who comes from NZ he goes there works 2 4 weeks and comes back here he doesn´t have any trouble to do so , it isnt the same for latins, and unfortunately there´s lots of ppl who hire them to take advantage of their status and give em a low wage and no benefits long shifts still that money is better than the money they get at their countries by working same hours so it is appealing to run the take the chances and cross ilegally to get the litle hope of a better life for their families.\nSo as you see there´s many doing wrong not only those who cross and keep an illegal status but also those who feed their hopes by hiring, offering them jobs to get a personal benefit out of the situation .\n\nMany ppl are so harsh cuz they have not seen the other side a story has got always two sides of the coin and the best is to see both analize em and work on the best solution for both sides ,give solutions and be a part of it no more problems .\n\nEDIT: My cousins live in texas and San franciso they entered legally but it isnt the same. the have got university degrees speak english and they had the money and time to follow every single process required.many of those who enter illegally have sometimes no money to buy food , so that is one of the reasons their visas get denied and then they have no money to process it again...still theres many motives many stories one can´t generalize and apply every situation to everybo .
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If you're asking me, a legal immigrant who is still waiting to become a citizen, I'll be glad to answer: because those of us who have come here legally have been able to do so because of our privilege and good fortune.  I have gone through the process, and I know how utterly ridiculous it is to suggest that low-wage workers like illegal immigrants could wait in line for their turn and come here legally.  That is preposterous.  I was very fortunate to get an exemplary education (in a country that boasts an illiteracy rate of close to 50%), and to have come to the US to pursue advance graduate work in a highly abstract discipline.  This is the only way I can think of that I would have been able to come to the US as an immigrant, short of marrying an American citizen visiting my home country.  The fact is that American legal immigration policy is nowadays much more exclusive than it used to be when Ellis island was still functioning, or when your ancestors first came here, most likely without much money, without a graduate education, etc.  And because American immigration policy is far tougher now, it is no surprise that these people took the option of coming here illegally.  I know people like them back in my home country, and I cannot blame them.\n\nIf you ask me to support better control of the American southern border, I'll be the first to second your suggestion.  But if you want me to rail and rant against people who don't know any better and who have been dealt much worse cards in life than I have, then you're asking the impossible.  I am fortunate to be here, and in spite of how aggravating the immigration process has been, I stand in solidarity with those who are less fortunate than myself.\n\nHow can I justify amnesty for illegals?  This way: it is the humane thing to do, especially in the case of illegal immigrants that have taken roots in this country, who have not gotten in trouble with the laws of the land (except immigration law), who have family and friends here, and who have nowhere to go back to.
544222
They are in other countries because,some people want to pass under the water,and even inside the bush to united states.So the government decided to put the immigration officer to every country connected to united states.And before you can come here,i mean to united states,you have to go to the immigration's office to obtain your passport and some other necessary document in order to come to united states.
836019
There are several factors. Speaking as an American citizen who plans on immigrating to Canada, we have tough immigration/work policies because Canada does.
1016205
Millions have done it and from Mexico!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!\n\nIt is not that hard-you must wait for citizenship--is that the part that is hard? Or keeping out of trouble? Or working or going to school full time? Or you must do paperwork? What is so hard?\n My Niece's Mother in Law did it in her 80s. If she can others can. You want a hankie for that sob story?
439761
Some do try but for the most part they do not even try\nThis Country makes it so easy for them to get away with not knowing even though Our laws state they must read and write English to get citizenship here but they still get it.\nWe make it to easy
547071
If they are already here and are contributing to the economy, then yet they should pass it.  I know a lot of people that come to this country illegally, get married for papers and in a few years are very wealthy business people.  Why not give them an opportunity????
1008952
the refusal to assimilate; why should we bend over backwards to accommodate foreigners? no other country does that---and the whole illegal entry factor; it's not hard to get into this country, all we ask is that you pay your money and go through the established procedures; sure that could take a while but SO WHAT! lots of people have done that for a long time and effectively earned the right to live and work here. unfortunately i have had experiences like this and it really toasts my waffle! why should citizens of this great nation have to be subjected to such frustration! i don't remember reading that amendment in the Constitution...