Can an illegal immigrant attend public or private college?
The question has been plaguing me for so long.
Serious answers PLEASE!
I am an illegal immigrant – the offspring of one; to be exact. I am not quite afraid of saying it anymore. I feel trapped in an uncertain world, with a certain past, but an uncertain future. I’ve done some research right here oh YA!, and found that I would not be able to receive financial aid, and in some cases, even be able to attend college. So my next question is, what is the point of granting the 14th Amendment right of equal protection to all by allowing for children such as myself to attend school and then pulling that advantage away and leaving us stuck in a predicament out of which we seem unable to escape? Will I have to grow up to babysit and house-clean just like my hard-working mum? Mind you, it was not my decision to come to the U.S. I speak English perfectly well, and value the system and quality of education being provided. I’d like to be a doctor in the future, but I don’t even know if that’s possible. I turn to the people on YA! because I find it difficult to ask anyone this question. They’d probably look at me if I were speaking gibberish. Why does it seem that no one is quite addressing the issue? Why are we running away from the fact that there are over 12 million illegal immigrant scraping to get by here in the U.S.? Shouldn’t everyone have the equal rights to the pursuit of happiness? I am quite fed up of having to live under the mental label of illegal, as if I were a drug of some sort. I feel like working hard in school is probably just going to be a waste of time in the future. But nonetheless, I continue to strive for excellence ‘just in case’. What am I supposed to do with my A’s, A-pluses, and my gold honor role status? It all means nothing to me without that card that isn’t even green.
Captain Falcon, I did enter the country legally…
When your visa expires, you are now considered IL-legal.
There was basically no way I could have entered the U.S. with intent on staying, but without being illegal eventually…
Tell me, Captain Falcon, exactly how would you enter the U.S. from another country knowing that you desired to be a citizen, and go about doing that? Frankly, you haven’t done your homework. No one can just "apply" for citizenship. Some people apply for asylum, and others just get married. Those are about the best two options. Any other suggestions for a 15 year old?
Present to me that information. You see, and I do not blame you, many Americans are oblivious to the fact that U.S. immigration policy does NOT provide for free immigration.
Where am I supposed to get that kind of money to pay for an F1 visa? Am i supposed to migrate and leave my family behind? I want to know the option that provides for the FAMILY to migrate to the U.S.
The process to obtain an H1B visa is…
1) you need to FIND a SPONSORSHIP JOB with a US company that will apply for your H1B visa (now)
2) your new H1B EMPLOYER then files your H1B visa application for you (from April 1st onwards)
* individuals can not file for their own H1B visa – only USA employers can file
- And this is supposed to be something commonly done.
Let’s face it. You don’t have to deal with it…then it will ALWAYS be a problem. Because if the U.S. Constitution was made as Selfishly as the way you think, I don’t think there would BE any U.S. Constitution. It’s NOT your decision to help. It is the Problem that you have to face. Let’s not forget that i didn’t opt to come here, I’m getting pretty damn fed up of this country anyways, my mum brought me here with all good intentions. If there was a way, then why don’t all these immigrants know about it? If even i opted to come here, I’d still want an answer. Because until you experience the plight of having to live in one-room to pay rent, and not being able to do many of the things that normal American kids do, then you could start talkin. Through your absolute ignorance, I cannot change your mind, nor will I continue too engage in this conversation, because whether you like it or not, I WILL get my education. Now…let me proceed to doing my H.W. at 3:58 in the morning.
This is the reason why social injustice has existed in the past, and why this problem isn’t being addressed adequately at present. Because people like you resort to their ignorance. "We don’t have to help you." Please. I thought you were serious about your answer??
Diablo, please don’t refer to me as "an illegal"
Who are you kiddin…so all of a sudden I’m responsible for my mum’s decision??…All I was asking was if i could go to college.
By the way, i cam pretty darn grown up for my age.
by the way…"mamour" I HAVE lived in one room for the past 2 years.
Mamour…let’s have a little chat. Just between u and me.
You’ve scrutinized my question, so I’ll scrutinize your answer equally well.
First of all, I never intended this to be a discussion over whether illegal immigrants are justified in their actions or not. I never stated that I supported illegal immigration either. However, I do recognize the fact that illegal immigrants make the choice to stay here for literally thousands of different reasons. I also do recognize the fact that it IS and WILL ALWAYS BE an ongoing problem, because there will always be people pursuing a better life. And until the U.S. adopts better immigration policies that will solve, or as Obama put it, at least “put them on the path to citizenship,” we will be debating the topic forever.
There will be no end to it. Do you honestly think that if there were a way to do this the “legal” way that millions of people will be risking their lives to come over to this country to receive the crappy end of the stick and that they would emigrate to the U.S. Illegally? Did you ever put any actual thought into why these people make these unfortunate decisions? Let’s take a look at your response to my question. Because you took the time to reply, I feel compelled to do the same.
to answer your question? no, you will not be able to attend college,private or public..and to top it all? certainly not with any sort of funding,,unless? you come up with the funds? still..
-Are you sure that is the whole story? Or are you being one-sided? As far as I have just learnt, I can attend college, but cannot do much after that.
I think by reading you? you have already done your home work and know that there is nothing you can do,
-If Martin Luther King Jr. thought this way people would have still been living in segregation
you are ILLEGAL and that is what you are referred to,
-Nope, I have a name.
As far as the 14 th amendment? it does not apply to you since you do not belong in the US and are not a US citizen.
-I didn’t say it did.
you are fed up with this country # anyways # ? nobody is holding you back, the door is wide open.
-I would if I could, and if it meant a better life for me and my family. I only have few family here anyway, and I am not living a normal teen’s life. So don’t think you can make it that simple.
as far as the plight to live in a one room bla bla? please do not speak for others, you do not know !
-Why did you assume that I was talking for others? I have lived in one-room for over two years…I think I know what it is like by now.
so? you think you will attend College? well, why are you asking then?
-Where did you hear me say that I “think” I would attend college? Where are you getting all of this information from? Let me re-state: I WILL get my education.
and if by some way you did attend College? who will actually give you a job? …and as a Doctor? you must be kidding?
–Wait, let’s take a look at what you posted:
# Section : All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws
Aha! There it is. Proof of equal protection under the law. You see it now?
# to you it is selfish?
-I never said it was selfish, I was referring to one of the Answerers on Yahoo Answers. Read more carefully.
of course it was not meant for you.
did you see anything mentioned about illegals?…..in the Constitution?
-Don’t go about trying to crush my dreams. I bet no one did that to you when you were a kid. Instead, you could have just answered the darn question like the other polite Yahoo Answerers and said that “at present, even if you did attend college, I do not think that you would be able to do much with a college degree.” Period. In the first place, I am ASKING a question.
I had nothing to do with your present position, so? what the world do you want me to do? Ask the government…for a loan.
….Whaaaatttt???! You see what I mean? Here comes the Gibberish again.
I know many US CITIZENS who do not get loans nor financial help and have to try to pay for their studies..and you want financial help?
-Where did I state that I wanted financial help? Typical stereotypical false reasoning. I bet those US CITIZENS make more money than the crumbs that immigrants work their asses off to pay.
as far as the US immigration providing FREE immigration? it is somewhat free, all you have to is come here LEGALLY and pay fees, all countries make you pay FEES,it is normal.
-My Mother pays taxes every year in hopes that when she becomes legal it wouldn’t come back to haunt her. As for the statement you made that “it is somewhat free, all you have to do is come here LEGALLY and pay fees” LOL!!!! You really think it’s that easy right? Well, think again. We cam here LEGALLY and we ARE paying “fees”. We’re still not legal…Like I said, the American government does not propose a feasible path citizenship.
besides? your mother did not comply with immigration laws,giving you that as a gift = a better life in the US.
one more thing? I am an US citizen and I did enter the US legally.so? again, please do not make generalities,and I did not overstay.
-Where is my generalization?
and I do know about immigration laws..i opted to learn, just to be somewhat knowledgeable.
i must say # that if you are only 15 years of age? # you are smart,but? still? i cannot even offer you hope,and being up at 3:58 am to think about your future? shows me that you are very concerned,not many teens think about this that early in the morning.
-Do I sense a bit of genuine sympathy? Wow! You are human after all!!!
unfortunally,your mother did this to you, not I.
I hope that you get a better understanding of where exactly I stand.
Peace.
i must say # that if you are only 15 years of age? # you are smart,but? still? i cannot even offer you hope,and being up at 3:58 am to think about your future? shows me that you are very concerned,not many teens think about this that early in the morning.
-Do I sense a bit of genuine sympathy? Wow! You are human after all!!!
unfortunally,your mother did this to you, not I.
I hope that you get a better understanding of where exactly I stand.
Peace.
-I’d think that’s what any immigrant would do…
12 millions illegals immigrants just here in the US, do you know how much of a burden that is on the US economy? on the Health system?
-Duh…burden=immigration reform
-Who said it was a good thing?
iIllegals have learned the rope to freebies faster than the English language,amazing !
shall I name all the freebies?
-Go right ahead. I’m sure if you don’t expect them to just sit on their asses and do nothing about their predicament.
you are right. there is a BIG problem in the US = ILLEGALS.
-Um…I thought we already established that…
and I am not ignorant,
-Here we go again…I didn’t say you were! If you were reading carefully you’d see that I was referring to “Captain Falcon” or whatever that guy’s name is. I think He is ignorant. Now I am starting to think the same about you.
I hope that you get a better understanding of where exactly I stand.
Peace.
Dont be dismayed by people who think they know all the answers. Or also think that they’re education places them above you. Some people have to much free time on their hands and have nothing better to do than throw insults at the less fortunate people among us. Keep searching for your answer, search the internet . Dont blame your mom im sure she thought she was making the best decision at that point in time. Good luck to with you education. Also hang tough dont pay attention to idle threats, there are still people in this country with compassion and willingness to help. There are people who care about nothing but themselves and try to speak for all the rest of us in this country which they have no right to do.
