Immigration - June 2007

Examples: take a test, pay more taxes, know how to speak English, or…….What do you think and why?

2007-06-08 17:01:16 · 44 answers · asked by realtalkusa 2

I'm told that the current immigration bill would in the republican party because the legal immigrants would vote democrat so they get their free money (entitlements like welfare).

HOW is this??? As I understand it, you MUST be a citizen to vote in state elections AND to vote for the president.

2007-06-08 16:51:28 · 25 answers · asked by businessgrad2007 2

I was wondering, what does it take to become an american citizen? I have lived in Canada my whole life, caucasian, 16 year old female, clean record. What does it require to have an american citizenship?

2007-06-08 16:00:45 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am mexican and have mixed feelings about the whole immigration crap. I understand... if you want to come to the US you need to do it legally... but if you ever lived in Mexico, you would understand why millions have risked their lives crossing that deadly border. America is the escape, the american dream. We are hard working people who are willing to take the jobs "american" refuse to do. We pick the cotton and the fruit, we mow and pick up so the yards will look clean, we wash the Mercedes and the Hummers.... why don't we, as americans, have a little heart. For those who are seeking amnesty and want to do it legally, let them. I have it tough. I am discrimanated for being Mexian American... but when I visit Mexico, I am discriminated for being "white". Walk in the shoes of a mexican... maybe you will all think differently.

Just wanted to share a thought.

2007-06-08 15:23:25 · 25 answers · asked by SPed 2

I live in the Peoples Republic of China, have for the last year, a transplanted American.

Yesterday I had to go to the big government office building in the city I live and get my visa extended.

1. I took the #13 bus, for 8 cents, to the building

2. I walked in, there was one half asleep security guard at the door. No metal detectors, no security camera's that I could see, no military or police in thug like black jump suites with combat boots and carrying at point a rifle.

3. I walked up to the third floor and went into the office were I was instructed to go. Since everything is in Chinese I went to the first person I saw and asked who I needed to see. They got up from behind their desk, looked at my visa and took me to them.

4. I was given a form, all in Chinese and they helped me fill it out. They gave me tea to drink.

5. They told me to come back in 4 days to pick up my visa.

6. I left 15 minutes later.

Damn they treat me nice.

2007-06-08 15:18:25 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

Can you use a Certificate of Canadian Citizenship to get into a bar or club?

2007-06-08 14:51:21 · 8 answers · asked by Paulk 2

Or are you still keeping the pressure on them, only this time to secure the border and enforce immigration laws?

2007-06-08 14:43:52 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

what do you think of the current fees introduced by the British Home Secretary?

2007-06-08 14:05:06 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

You always hear about"The man", is really a large group of rich people who own and run everything.Generally, they are not seen,not wanting to mingle with the lower classes."The man" does however have his representatives-in this case congress.You saw what happened, the Dems said the bill wasn't generous enough to the undocumented "Americans" the Republicans said it was too generous , both were lying and used the gimmick to kill the bill, toss the illegals back to their slavery status, which is what the man wants,for his wealth propagation.That is why they had only one vote more against than for.-they might well have voted 100% against with same result,but why put the blame on the man anymore than necessary.But "The man" is too crafty for that,with his suit and tie running and ruining your lives.If you've ever been a defendant in court,you know what I am talking about.The point is "The man" always gets his way, and makes it look like someone else is to blame

2007-06-08 13:38:01 · 10 answers · asked by TontoGoldstein 1

That the Texas-Mexico boundary is marked by the Rio Grande River? Obviously the wall cannot be built on the Mexican side of the river. So how would the environmental, recreational, and water usage rights impact the area? I've gone tubing down this river. Wouldn't a wall effectively just give the river to Mexico? (The US and Mexico share the waters of this river under a series of agreements administered by the joint US-Mexico Boundary and Water Commission.)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rio_Grande
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States%E2%80%93Mexico_border
I haven't heard anyone talk about this. Am I the first?

2007-06-08 12:18:44 · 11 answers · asked by David M 6

I mean how many of you that are posting questions or answers regarding illegal aliens really feel you have a good understanding about the situation? Do you understand the culture the society in which they come? Or do you just vent your frustrations on everyone?

2007-06-08 11:49:58 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm a retiree looking for a place to live outside the US. I'm considering Thailand, but I've heard that Cuba is a good place also. But, if you move to Cuba, and live there, will that put you in hot water with the US government when you come back to the States to visit family?

2007-06-08 11:48:03 · 6 answers · asked by ? 4

Ok if the US is suppose to be the most succesful country blah blah, and most people here consider themselves educated blah blah, why are so many of you hatefull towards immigrants? Unless you are Native American, your family/ancestors came here as IMMIGRANTS, luckily they became legal and years passed, you were born here and NOW YOU HATE THE HISPANICS & OTHER RACES for coming in here trying to feed their family, Now, I don't agree with the ones that come here to commit crimes in a country that isnt theirs, that I DO not agree with, but the ones that do things right why do you bash them?? where is your education...most of your ancestors came here on a boat just like they are doing now...EDUCATE YOURSELF people...My family from PANAMA came here LEGALLY, with Visas on a freaking plane..now we are US LEGAL RESIDENTS...hold good jobs, have a great education...WHY ARE YOU GUYS SO ANGRY AT PEOPLE THAT ARE JUST LIKE YOU EXCEPT LESS FORTUNATE? Educate yourselves, ignorance is so unattractive!

2007-06-08 11:44:34 · 32 answers · asked by Loo$L@M 1

Sooo many people here are misinformed on the subject of immigration, so let me clarify a few things. First of all, the immigration bill is still very much alive, and will be passed within a few weeks. Now, for those of you who are happy that the cloture was rejected and still hope that the bill wont pass, tell me this: You would rather let all the illegal immigrants stay here(including 800,000 REAL criminals) then actually know who is in the country and kick out the ones that do not respect this nation and that commit crimes here? Because not only does the bll actually allow the country to know who is here, but it also provieds border security, and until that is reached, only probationary legal status will be granted to undocumented immigrants. So ask yourself this: Do you want the immigration problem fixed? And do you want it fixed in a realistic way? Than support, not oppose, this great bill. It is the best way to fix it, and you will be gald you did once it passes.

2007-06-08 10:22:33 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

Things that might actually work on a practical level. I am referring only to those that are present here illegally.

Please, real answers only.

2007-06-08 10:15:19 · 24 answers · asked by rayb1214 7

Does this mean that the illegal aliens who are mostly illiterate will qualify for a check too if the immigration bill is brought up again and passes?

2007-06-08 10:13:25 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Outside of just speaking our language what do you want immigrants to do. Is just learning English basically all you want from immigrants or do they have to do more?

2007-06-08 10:11:52 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is it because they don't want people who have transmittable permanent illnesses like TB and Hepatitis into the country and make others here sick?

Is it because the countries know that there is only so much natural resources in their country?

Or is it because the countries are just trying to be evil and mean spirited?

2007-06-08 09:51:28 · 15 answers · asked by Fedup Veteran 6

It is about what is LEGAL and ILLEGAL.

2007-06-08 09:25:57 · 23 answers · asked by Fedup Veteran 6

this is i got from Foxnews: "Instead of a passport, travelers will now be able to present a State Department receipt showing their passport application is being processed, and a government-issued ID such as a driver's license."

where do you get that State Department receipt?

2007-06-08 08:56:08 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

to my original question. why deport me? i dont know how to respond to the people that asked specific questions. I have a social security card. I work and i pay my taxes, i have a work permit. but they just dont want to give me the green card because when my parents filed for me and my brother since they got denied we also got denied bacause we were filling under my parents. for the person who ask i'm a girl not a guy. and my parents put me to school. my mother is a waitress and housekeeper. my dad is a truck driver. they both have work permit but they won't give us the green card.and to the person who said why i dont speak french. well i was never around french people or haitian. i only have spanish friends and white friends. and i went to private school and was the only black person there all paid out of pocket by my parents ho pays their taxes all year long. so don't bash me till you know the details. i do have a lawyer but he said since they denied my parents im denied. what to do?

2007-06-08 08:41:43 · 11 answers · asked by Ethan's Mama 5

The title was "The amnesty bill was defeated, can we let up now?" Then I said, "I don't think so. We have to keep pressure on congress. Keep calling, sended e-mails, faxes, and signing petitions". (or words to that effect) So why was this a violation?

2007-06-08 07:44:28 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

Yet the illegals get no punishment at all, when their crime is much more offensive to citizens.

2007-06-08 07:15:21 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have received a JOB OFFER in NIGERIA with NOVOTEL HOTELS, PLC as an Asst. Manager - Customer Care with a Salary worth US$21,920.They have also sent me the Offer letter. But now they are asking for US$1450 for VISA & WORK PERMIT Fees. Also the same has to be paid to someone named Dr Mike Ademolo who claims to be the Immigration Officer. Has anyone received a similar offer?Pls tell me as what should I do.Am I to believe this ??

2007-06-08 07:15:00 · 9 answers · asked by Deep N 1

Behind closed doors Bush makes a deal with Mexico. To join the US and Mexico as one country. Once done they will, by force if necessary, bring Canada into a three way.
The only thing that could stop this is the states rights to use the National Guard troops.
How do we solve that problem? Wellll start a war, string it out until you need to replace troops with guardsmen.
(Bush didn't care is his party was destroyed in the last elections, heck his plans are to destroy the entire structure of the USA)
But then the "far right" starts complaining about the Illegal immigrants. Bummer,,,,,well no problem we will just keep them talking about it while more Mexican troops scurry across the border every day.
Congress doesn’t plan to PASS any immigration plan. Let them keep coming.
12 million ( their count ) okay say that’s true, arm 5 million of them and have them standing by for the "orders" to take over the US government.
Who is here to stop them? Who will try to fight back?
Maybe?

2007-06-08 06:14:20 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

What happened in 1918 that changed terminology regarding immigration?

2007-06-08 06:02:52 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Reported more lately because you seem to speak out about this immigration reform bill? How is it that illegals can't even vote yet they love to report you? What ever happened to freedom of speech?

2007-06-08 04:42:52 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I called Sen. Kennedy and Kyl's office and said..

"Hi, I was just calling about the amnesty bill that got voted down"

"Yes," he responded (both calls contacted a male staffer)

"Ha ha hahaha ha ha ha ha ha ha...ha ...ha...ha...ha ha ha h"

Then I hung up....

Immature I know...but it felt sooooooooooooo good!!!

2007-06-08 04:35:50 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

What are odds of them passing if the american people(the voters) actually were allowed to vote on these immigration bills instead of just the President,Congress etc? Whould'nt it not pass at the polls?
Why are'nt we allowed to vote on this anyway? I thought we lived in a democracy? Surely if this issue went before the voters it would'nt pass would it?

is just me or more and more people more angry about this issue on the illegal immigration bill here daily? Do our leaders in Washington even read boards like these to see how the average american citizens feels about all this.
Somehow I rather doubt their read our feelings of anger here. They would rather cater to the illegals than listen to the taxpayers(their employers) who elected them in the first place.

2007-06-08 03:32:31 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-08 03:11:41 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous