That sounds very interesting Mike. I can say that I work with people who are truly escaping from some bad situations, but I also have others come in who have no fear at home and don't see a problem going back, they just want to live and work here and have no legal way to get here. I have a lot of sympathy for the first group, not so much for the second. I don't file applications for things like asylum unless I see a legal basis for it, so for those who have no fear, there isn't anything I can do to help them. They will likely find a lawyer who will file asylum for them which will give them a right to get a work permit in 150 days.
I can see both sides of the argument. I think it's a very complicated issue and both sides are right and both sides are wrong. There is no easy answer. Frankly, it's really wearing on me. Another reason I'm looking for a way out.