Her sons made the difficult decision to illegally immigrate to the United States while her daughters moved to Monterrey, Mexico, to work as housemaids.

FORBES: Connect

The new visa category proposed by the National Foundation for American Policy would establish a straightforward procedure for a potential entrepreneur to immigrate to the United States.

FORBES: New Immigrant Entrepreneur Visa Can Create Many Jobs for Americans

By comparison, of those who immigrate to the United States each year, two-thirds are based on family ties and only 13 percent are based on talent, merit or work.

FORBES: A Common Cause for Both Parties

But far more in number are the legal immigrants who have come here under a visa lottery system that allows at least 20, 000 Cubans a year to immigrate to the United States.

NPR: Miami's Cuban Exile Community Evolves Again

Senator JON KYL (Republican, Arizona): Surely you would have to agree that you have a huge advantage over somebody who's been patiently waiting in line in Mexico City to immigrate to the United States if you are allowed to stay here after your illegal entry.

NPR: Plan to Legalize Undocumented Immigrants Progresses