The report is a uniquely comprehensive and jargon‐​free (to the extent possible) explanation of U.S. legal immigration. Contrary to public perception, immigrants cannot simply wait and get a green card (permanent residence) after a few years. Legal immigration is less like waiting in line and more like winning the lottery: it happens, but it is so rare that it is irrational to expect it in any individual case.

  • jimbolauski@lemm.ee
    42·
    10 months ago

    There are many liberals that want to work for a living, I’m sure more of them would pick vegetables if the wages were higher.

    • Neuromancer@lemm.eeM
      210·
      10 months ago

      I can’t see the liberals wanting to pick vegetables at any price. They tend to thumb their noses at physical work.

      • Bakkoda
        8·
        10 months ago

        I love coming into these posts to see the really enlightened takes.

      • PizzaMan@lemm.ee
        2·
        10 months ago

        If I could, I’d rather making my living gardening.

        But good on you for speaking on behalf of others that you don’t understand in the first place. /s