The immigration law used to be (and probably still in but in ultra-fine print moved tp some appendix in the back) that an anchored American CITIZEN SPONSOR WAS REQUIRED to permit entry and application for citizenship. All my grandparents had to go through this.
Yep. When my husband and I decided to come to the USA from Britain in the 80’s, I had to sponsor him. I had to sign a paper saying that he wouldn’t become a dependent of the American taxpayer (paraphrased). My M-i-L was worried that he wouldn’t get a job (because the foreign Press has always disparaged the USA and people believe what their Media tells them about us). I told her not to worry, he would be able to get a job. I told her ‘anyone in the USA who wants to work can get a job’. I WISH immigrants still had to get a sponsor. I am curious. When did it change??