> There is a catch-22 in the DACA requirement which seems to be troubling some
> who really don't understand the law at all. Look at social media memes where
> they're using 'Well, they've been here so long why haven't they applied yet?"
> The procedure to apply includes going back to your original country of origin
> and applying for a green card at the US Embassy in that country. Then they
> wait.  There is no fast track for green cards.  I'm sure there'd be no
problem
> with the applicant's fees (roughly about $5,000 these days) as they've been
> working and hopefully saving that money.  The problem is, they must remain
> there until said application is approved and from what I understand, the
going
> timeframe is close to 2 years. See the issue? They leave to apply and can't
ge
> back in unless they do so illegally which if caught, they're now a felon
which
> negates the entire process.

As it should.  People from any other country that want to enter the US have
to go through this process, why shouldn't they?  The only difference
between them and the others is that they (1) share a border with us, and
(2) are willing to enter illegally (or someone was willing to bring them in
illegally) to begin with.  I don't think we should be rewarding people who
entered illegally while, in affect, penalizing those who do so legally.

Let them go back and get in line with the legal immigrants.

Also, if they come in legally on a work visa, I am not so sure that they do
have to go back to their home country and wait 2 years for a green card.
None of my legal friends have had to.  One of them just became a citizen last
month.

Oh, I know, that is just too difficult...  

Mike

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