Welcome to the site. I know what you mean about missing out on jobs. I lived in KY for 5 years until recently moving back home to IL and I met great people that offered me great jobs but was unable to also take due to my status. The best one I missed out on was an opportunity to work for the KY state police drug task force(have to be a citizen) as they need bilingual people out there. I have a good job now but not anywhere near a career. But we always have to keep on trying and never give up.