It took my SIL forever to just get a green card and she’s a highly educated skilled professional from Ireland. She has no use for illegals and she’s a conservative.
I came here legally with my green card. It took me 14 years to apply and become a citizen from start to finish.
I have no sympathy for illegals.
Highly educated immigrants are almost never appreciated by our government. Particularly white ones. I have a fine, well-educated German friend who cannot get his green card.