Many Americans wonder why undocumented immigrants do not come to the U.S. legally or simply “get in line” to get residency (a “green card”). In fact, the U.S. immigration system is grossly out of date and not keeping up with the demands of a growing and changing U.S. economy. Our laws have not been updated in nearly 20 years and there are only limited avenues for securing legal immigration status. The overly restrictive legal limits on green cards mean that virtually all undocumented immigrants have no alternative for legal entry to the U.S.

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