Immigrant here, and I can read, write & speak english.

If i don't have a job with a company willing to sponsor my visa I would have to get back on the boat and leave.

My friends, who are from smaller countries have the privilege but I do not.

Stats from travel.state.gov

https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/Statistics/Immigr...

    Waiting list size by country
    Country             Applicants
    Mexico              1,229,505
    Philippines         314,229
    India               298,571
    Vietnam             231,519
    China-mainland born 231,519
    Bangladesh          169,231
    Dominican Republic  146,160
    Pakistan            115,625
    Haiti               94,506
    El Salvador         64,868
    Cuba                55,847
    All Others          840,393
    Worldwide Total     3,791,973