In fact, if they could get into the country easily, there would be no need to risk their lives at sea. Putting it the other way, the risks they are prepared to take is a measure of how difficult it is to get in.

I sympathise with your husband's difficulties, Sen. My daughter in law is in the same situation.,there is a good argument to make that the financial barriers are a contributor to the reasons why people arrive illegally and keep off the records.