Originally Posted by
rickair7777
Greencard holders should not be able to hold pilot jobs in the US if there are citizens furloughed.
That is a very ignorant statement.
"A Green Card or Permanent Resident Card serves as proof of a person's lawful permanent resident status in the United States. An individual with a Green Card
has the right to live and work permanently in the United States."
Advantages and Benefits of US Citizenship
Green Card Application
Green card holders have the right to live and work here because they pay the same taxes that you do as a citizen. Some people don't want to be US citizens because they want to own property where they came from or retain passports to not worry about visas when they visit family back home. Personally, I'm applying for citizenship as soon as I'm eligible.
I don't understand how you don't mind a naturalized citizen taking a pilot job over a furloughed citizen, but you have an issue with someone with a greencard taking a pilot job over a furloughed citizen.
Originally Posted by
rickair7777
Of course, if you like this country enough to take a citizenship oath, then welcome aboard, this debate no longer applies to you.
You do know that you have to wait 5 years (3 years if you are married to a US citizen) after getting a greencard to be eligible for citizenship, regardless of how much you like this country - right?