Immigration - December 2006

recently, the government created a new test that immigrants had to pass in order to become citizens. While I agree a test is necessary, some of the questions you have to answer to be American are kind of ridiculous.

One of the questions was who wrote the Federalist papers. Now I know the answer only because I'm a junior in high school and I just finished taking US history, but I bet the average American doesn't know the answer.

Is knowing American history what makes you American now? Because I am pretty sure many Americans don't know our country's history. What do you think?

2006-12-18 04:21:37 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

In Jan 2004 Bush spoke of his guest worker plan, saying, "New immigration laws should serve the economic need of the country...If an American empolyer is offering a job that American citizens are not willing to take, we ought to welcome into our country a person who will fill that job...."

So...let me get this straight...All an employer needs to do is advertise jobs at pay lower than most Americans-- who cannot feed, clothe, house, and raise their families on the minimum wage--could accept. When no US applicant turns up, companies would be free to go abroad and hire Africans, Asians, Latin Americans to come to the US and take the job Americans could not take. Does anyone else think this is as scary as I do? It's no longer an issue about Rep. vs Dems (I myself am a tree-hugging liberal)...it is the elite/corporations vs. the rest of us. Agree/Disagree...what are your thought

2006-12-18 03:45:46 · 11 answers · asked by ♥austingirl♥ 6

OK so cnn.com has story about how they found illegal immigrants working in a plant who had stolen information to set themselves up. As we have now seen it is not only border crossing but actual stealing of citizen's identities does this make think any different about the situation?

2006-12-18 03:43:18 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

My husband submitted the petition for me on Sept.1, I received my work permit on Dec. 8,06, we are waiting for the interview now.

2006-12-18 02:55:30 · 3 answers · asked by beautifulpr 1

2006-12-18 01:57:13 · 6 answers · asked by bondarul_xxl 1

Although i have graduated in diploma and working day and night i cannot even fulfill the basic needs like food.

2006-12-18 00:49:14 · 7 answers · asked by JEMIL M 1

We are legally married, I am a citizen by birth if USA. She has not received her visa after being married for 8 months and 6 days. She has a Mexican passport. What would happen if she bought a one way ticket from Mexico to Seattle with no visa? I could meet her at the airport with all the documentation, etc...What would be the reaction of immigration?

2006-12-18 00:29:40 · 10 answers · asked by maltesefalcon98110 1

How long does it takes to process such visa?

2006-12-17 23:51:36 · 3 answers · asked by firefox 2

If a person is currently in Canada with a visiting Visa how can he or she change his or her status to immigrant status or what are the possibilities of applying as an immigrant and how fast would it be provided the person the required qualifications.
Thanks

2006-12-17 23:32:09 · 1 answers · asked by deeevaa 1

I was currently employing in abroad, when i applied for the passport, my date of birth was stated wrong in the application, at that time i didn't recognize that it was wrong ,,then when i got visa i went through the visa and passport details, I found my date of birth was wrong and four years more than my actual age. Now I had problems with my passport, recently i get rid of my old job, i was trying for new job..all of education certifactes became invalid...how can I change my date of birth as usual in my educational certifactes... please help me....
Thanking in advance for your help....

2006-12-17 23:28:06 · 8 answers · asked by Tukki 2

2006-12-17 20:38:38 · 4 answers · asked by Samantha Teoh 1

Is it possible to apply for a work permit/visa in the country one wants to go to without any job offer yet?

2006-12-17 20:03:55 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I don't, because I figure that that would be one more job opening for a US citizen that needs a job just to survive. Do you have a different opinon?

2006-12-17 18:56:53 · 22 answers · asked by soleofsoul 3

Can anyone tell me how I can apply to work in the USA,I am a qualified Pharmacist, and I wish to immigrate to the USA, but I want to get a job offer in the USA first. Can anyone advice me, what is the best way to plan my move.

2006-12-17 18:55:42 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

if a person is on student visa in US, then he gets a job over there and gets his H1 has been approved, are there still any legal formalities/complications cuz of which he still can not leave USA, and comew back to his home country for say 1 month, what r the objections, how long does it take

2006-12-17 18:06:32 · 2 answers · asked by hmmm 3

2006-12-17 18:02:00 · 3 answers · asked by Swtf 4

2006-12-17 17:13:03 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

In fast food nation they showed immigrants working in slaughterhouses but I didn't know how true it was.I think it is kind of sad they will leave their families.
http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/10515789/detail.html

2006-12-17 16:44:06 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Questions asked about illegal immigration from the Mexican border has me very concerned that some Americans are very uneducated. Even worse we have been so tainted by our Starbucks and SUV's that we fail to notice that people are suffering in other countries. We condemn them because they are born in another country. This is a choice that they had no control over. My question is does someone have a real, ethical solution that could work to the benefit of the American people and to the native born Mexican people who want to lift their families from the depths of poverty.

Keep in mind that when many of our ancestors came to America they looked to escape poverty. Some came with their entire families seeking refuge from political chaos and corruption. America has been a symbol of hope for many who live in desperation.

2006-12-17 16:42:11 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

we are blessed to live in this Repulic of America as far as the middle east we should either leave turn our backs treat as if they are pig sh## never ever speak to them again do not let them in our country with out a major background check!! if we stay give them back there military but no air we build a huge airbase there and we control the sky.. take all there guns away from civilians put them to work building there country back if caught with a weapon execute them on the spot... that way only police and military have weapons .... GOD Bess President Bush & America as far Mexicans build the wall if illegal send them back if they are cought force them to help build the wall and then send them back if they are caught in a crime with a weapon execute them on the spot toss there body back on there side of the boarder they can be citizens just do it leagally

2006-12-17 15:27:00 · 14 answers · asked by gopher 1

please tell me thanks .. and what are the advantages?

2006-12-17 15:26:26 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I worked for company A for 3 years. They renewed my H1-B visa then transferred me out of the country so I can launch a product line. Although I am with the same company, I was then obtaining my paychecks outside of the USA. They decided not to revoke my H1-B in order to insure that I can return to the USA periodically to be informed of new technologies. Now I reentered the USA then quit company A and obtained work with company B. At the moment my H1-B is in process for transfer. No news has been relayed to me to let me know if the transfer was accepted. Is my situation going to jeopardize my current application to change my status to green card based on my wife's petition? If anyone can help me, please respond to this question. I really need advice on this matter.

2006-12-17 15:24:10 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

please state how old were you when you migrated. how did moving change your life? what are the differences in living in your country and this new one? how did it change you? which do you prefer? why did you move? would you go back if you could?

2006-12-17 15:08:50 · 1 answers · asked by blue_bee 4

2006-12-17 14:57:34 · 19 answers · asked by Spud55 5

gosh if u dont like america then go back to ur poor helpless country that millions of people die from starvation!

2006-12-17 14:28:37 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

Like say Laredo,Tx. I mean come on that is a mexican town. Never been, but know through word of mouth. So why not move? If I lived somewhere and did not like the people there I would be out!!!

2006-12-17 14:26:02 · 24 answers · asked by KRH 3

What is the local government in your city/state doing concerning Illegal Immigration lately?

2006-12-17 14:24:18 · 11 answers · asked by RENEGADE. 3

does the INS overlook that u were illegal in the first place before u got married to the US citizen ? Could i apply & wait for the INS answer while waiting in the States or do i have to apply & wait for the answer back in my country ?

2006-12-17 14:15:11 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

without marrying any american citizen for the green card?

2006-12-17 13:52:12 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

i would like to travel to Ukaraine do i need to open the Visa to the country of Ukraine?

2006-12-17 13:50:44 · 6 answers · asked by roxy r 1