Many people do not understand how and why people immigrate to the United States. This leads them to believe that building a wall is going to resolve the immigration issues. People come to the U.S. for many reasons. According to an …show more content…
Others immigrate to reunite with their family and friends. Immigrating to the United States is a complex and a time consuming decision. Most immigrants receive visas. These people must first be sponsored by a prospective employer, relative that is a U.S. citizen, or a U.S. lawful permanent resident. The sponsor then has to file a petition on the foreign citizen’s behalf to the United States Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS). This only counts for the application and documentation. After the USCIS receives your documents, it can take up to eight months to review. To receive your paperwork can take an additional one to three months. To schedule an