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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.