Between five and eight years, Mr. Iscovescu

American Immigration Official:

I see from your questionnaire that you wish to enter the United States permanently. Georges Iscovescu:
Yes sir. American Immigration Official:
That will require a quota number. Do you know what a quota is? Georges Iscovescu:
No. American Immigration Official:
Every year, the United States permits the entrance of about 150,000 immigrants. That number is proportioned among the various European countries. You were born in Bucharest; so, you come under The Romanian quota. Georges Iscovescu:
Yes. American Immigration Official:
The Romanian quota is very small, very crowded. Georges Iscovescu:
Well, that means I have to wait? American Immigration Official:
Between five and eight years, Mr. Iscovescu