As I read the third Herald front-page headliner (March 17) about French resident Sonia Belouniss and her problems with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, I am reminded of my many trips to the United States as a German citizen since the 1980s and all the laws and steps I had to abide by.
I came here permanently in 1991 and, being a German citizen, I still have to go through the tedious, expensive and sometimes frustrating process to have my Permanent Resident card renewed.
In a timely manner.
And yes, I am also married to a U.S. citizen. All my visiting friends and relatives from abroad are aware and comply with the ICE’s 90-day restriction and their seriousness about conformity with applicable immigration laws.
All three stories mention that Belouniss is a former U.S. pro ski tour star and a nurse. Does that mean the law reads different for her?
I had not a single employer that didn’t require documentation regarding my status and proof of legality prior to hiring me.
Stephanie Lukso
Durango
