Love Thy Neighbor

A woman from the church I attend recently became a U.S. citizen.  She was born and raised in Mexico and moved to the United States as an adult.  When other members of the church learned that she had gained citizenship, there was an outpouring of love and congratulations.  The support she received was overwhelming.
This got me thinking.  Why is it that we try to keep immigrants out?  Why don't we support them?  Why don't we help them?
Let's look at an example.  Last year, I was taking an online math class.  Math is ridiculously difficult for me.  In fact, this was my second time taking the same math class.  But I had support.  My parents pushed me and made sure I stayed on track.  I had a friend tutor me before tests.  Because of the help and love of others, I eventually passed the class.
Why can't we do the same for immigrants?  Instead of pushing them out of the country, let's push them closer to becoming a U.S. citizen.  Let's go out of our ways to help them achieve what they came here to do.  Becoming a U.S. citizen is not an easy task.  It takes time and work.  I feel that we, U.S. citizens born and raised, should want to help our new neighbors.  They're just looking for a better life.  They want the same life you have.  Why should we deny them that right?  The first step in opening our borders is opening our hearts.