> But immigrating to the US is difficult even if you're from a rich country like one in the EU.

If you are thinking like my Portuguese friend complaining about how "hard" it was because it took six months to immigrate to the US, you have no idea how hard it is for other people to come to the US legally.

No, I'm talking about being completely unable to immigrate because they can't find an employer to sponsor them. I'm talking about failing the H1B lottery for years and having to leave.

I'm not talking about filing paperwork taking a long time.

I agree it's harder if you're not from a developed country, but it's hard for a lot of people across the board.