text: with george bush's speech today, does it do any help for me as an international student to get a citizenship? with george bush's speech today, does it do any help for me as an international student to get a citizenship? if yes , how? please let me know, thx. i think it may help you, some. apparently, government policy has limited green card or permanent status for foreign citizens who wish to work full-time in the united states. hopefully, the issue of mexican illegals will provide some relaxation in these restrictions. if you are here on a student visa, you'll have to apply first for permanent status and meet those requirements, which include an offer for a job that is one needed in the u.s. but i think your chances will be better now than before, as the issue of immigration in general has been raised in the arena of politics, not just as bureaucratic governing.