So frustratingly sad that so many posters dive into their illegal immigrant mantra - many after seemingly not even bothering to read the article.  It takes a bit of empathy to see what many of these students and/or their parents have been through and escaped from to come here.  I see a lot of passionate ignorance on these boards.  Passion is good, but ignorance is bad.  Here, might I suggest to some on this board that they read this book which tells true stories of refugees who were pushed out of their homeland (note it is more about refugees seeking asylum in Europe).  "Cast Away" by Charlotte McDonald-Gibson  

Though the book is actually a great and exciting and quick read and very interesting I will not hold my breath.  It does put you in somebody else' shoes and quickly helps one build empathy and compassion for others.