this is what always kills me; the republicans have made it near impossible for our parents/family members to ever get citizenship even if most of use ever become citizens under the dream act. If the Dream act, either the Dem or GOP versions pass, we would still have to wait about 10 years to get full residency and then another 2 years for citizenship...so 12 years until any one of us is eligible to sponsor a parent. Then we add the 10 year ban on top of that plus the actual wait time for the visa to be processed then it's a 20 year wait...and yet that's considered backdoor amnesty??? how is technically following the "legit" process considered amnesty? That's been the main opposition to the DREAM Act, it's the only reason why it hasn't passed and it's honestly the biggest load of sh*t. Either way, I've always advocated for a military-only option for at least some of us to try and get legalized...afterall, if you want papers then this would be the easiest way to get them plus show our patriotism. I know i'm going to get flak for that last part but whatevs.