Was there ever a time when B-permits were easy to get outside the country? I had to come in on an L and convert, most people I know also had that experience. I

Was there ever a time when B-permits were easy to get outside the country? I had to come in on an L and convert, most people I know also had that experience. I agree that immigration is a hot topic. However I'm not sure what difference more referendums will make if the government feels free to ignore them. Perhaps they'll have a change of heart.