i understand your frustration pire, i came as a student too .however, .comng to US on student or tourist visa is different. it is you who proved that  you were wealthy enough to finance your studies or vaccation. we can't blame the system for spending our money for the  choice we made. it was a bad investment in our part and America never legally stopped us from going back either, it was our own imagination that we would face humilation for returning and still because of that most students live like dhoti slaves rather than living their lives with dignity.  however, asylum is a humanitarian cause. It does not cost you money to file asylum , unless you want a lawyer. once you are granted it gives you cash, medical and other assistance, and even gives you the first work permit for free. now isn't that generous? i know i can't say the samre thing to education system because i paid 4 times more than the lazy brat sitting next to me in my class. but what is generous is generous and wha tis not is not..