Who cares about citizenship?

Lately, I've began to notice what card the democrats are playing.

Personally, I believe that a lot of people on the left actually want immigration to be a key issue. I don't care about citizenship; I don't believe that elections are determined by individuals, but rather a small group of people so I don't care about voting.

All I want is a legal PERMANENT status and the right to travel out of the country.

What about you guys? Do you actually want to be a citizen of the United States?

Yes, I do feel like a citizen of this country. I've lived here most of my life, and it's basically all I know.

honestly, i do want to be a citizen. i'm the only one in my family who isnt. it would be nice to have the same passport as everyone in the family and know that i can for the government if i want to.

Yes because there are alot more things that you can do being a citizen than with a greencard. Such as some job (Firefighter, etc,etc) Also you can do anything and won't have any restrictions whatsoever.

I do want citizenship.

1. I do want to vote. Spending my life in US since teenager limited my ability as a voter. I still think every vote counts.
2.There are a lot of jobs that are only applicable for US citizen, epecially in engineering field.
3. US passport will provide easier access to travel abroad.

Green card: get involved in crimes (unlucky and maybe implicated in a felony), deported the next day

Citizenship: not deported.

Citizenship is way safe play.

So i personally am not so obsessed with getting a US citizenship as any major reform that passes will take about 8 years to get a 'green card' and another 5 years on top of that to get the citizenship. All i care for is that i'll be able to work legally and maybe travel outside the country. Not shooting for the stars here, a permanent work permit would suffice at this point.

Adjusted citizens do get deported their status revoke btw rarely but still

Citizenship is like locking in. Never have to worry about expiry dates, extensions, fulfilling certain req's etc.

I know exactly what you're saying and have the same fears with regards to how this is being played out.I do believe there is a compromise which maybe able to placate both sides and end this stalemate....but I wonder if it would even be considered.

I think the potential of citizenship should be included in any Dream bill but different than past iterations.One cannot fully participate in a society without it.