FROM “ILLEGAL ALIEN” TO TOP BRAIN SURGEON

According to an article on msnbc.com:  “The lab at Johns Hopkins Medical Center in Baltimore we’re all gathered in belongs to Dr. Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa — “Dr. Q.” He is one of the best brain surgeons in the world, but two decades ago, his hands were picking vegetables for $22 a day. Quinones was a migrant worker, living under an old camper top in the middle of a California field.”

Dr. Q clearly legalized his immigration status based on a program that allowed him to do so.  This is why we now need comprehensive immigration reform that offers a pathway to legalization for certain undocumented aliens who meet the requirements.  All undocumented aliens are not the same.  A well-written piece of legislation would distinguish between undocumented aliens who are here to work hard and make a better life for themselves and their families, and gang members who have committed serious crimes. 

Author: Bradley Maged

I'm Brad Maged, an immigration lawyer in Boston, Massachusetts. I help people who want to live and work in the United States and companies that wish to employ them. This blog provides opinion and information on developments in immigration law. Thanks for reading!

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