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The Game of Getting Legal
Why you can't just *get in line* for citizenship if you're undocumented 

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  • Do you have a family member who can sponsor you?
    • Yes
  • Did you enter the country lawfully
    • Yes
    • if no: You must leave the country first and wait 10 years to apply for a green card.
  • Is your sponsor a U.S. Citizen who is your parent, spouse, or child?
    • Yes
  • Your family member "may" allow you to apply got a green card, but lots of restrictions apply.

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  • Do you have a family member who can sponsor you?
    • No
  • Do you want to join the military?
    • No
  • Do you have an employer who will sponsor you?
    • Yes
    • if no: You're Screwed-Sorry, there's no pathway to citizenship for you.
  • Did you enter the country lawfully?
    • Yes
    • if no: You're Screwed-Sorry, there's no pathway to citizenship for you.
  • Do you have any type of legal status? (like DACA for example)
    • Yes
    • if no: You're Screwed-Sorry, there's no pathway to citizenship for you.
  • Your employer may be able to sponsor you, but lots of restrictions apply.

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  • Do you have a family member who can sponsor you?
    • No
  • Do you want to join the military
    • Yes
  • Do you have DACA?
    • Yes
    • If no: Sorry, undocumented immigrants are not allowed to enlist 
  • Do you know a specialized language or are you in a specialized profession?
    • Yes
    • If no: You're Screwed-Sorry, there's no pathway to citizenship for you
  • Great! But Trump essentially ended the MAVNI program, which allowed DACA recipients with special skills to enlist the military.