I know she was referring to the Federal Dream Act, the reason why I posted the link was more for the Ellis Island rules for entering this country legally in response to metals post.
Generally, those immigrants who were approved spent from two to five hours at Ellis Island. Arrivals were asked 29 questions including name, occupation, and the amount of money carried. Those with visible health problems or diseases were sent home or held in the island’s hospital facilities for long periods of time.
If only it were that easy for a healthy human being to enter this country legally and live the American Dream today.