Immigration - November 2007

I recently had a conversation with an illegal friend. We talked of hardships we've both faced in our lives and also about our countries. He was surprised to learn I had faced many hard times in my life the same as him. He had always thought America was the land of plenty and it was only those here illegally who struggled daily. He obviously faces other things we don't here like getting shot for speaking out but basically we had a lot in common.
So...My question for you is...Do you think America needs to be more honest in exactly how we're sold to the world in general as a weathy nation?

Maybe if the true struggles of day to day life for us citizens became world knowledge less would believe we're just selfish in wanting it all for ourselves.

2007-11-04 21:30:54 · 15 answers · asked by Dog Tricks 4

uninvited and demanded what they have from the United States?

China
Germany
Spain
Mexico
Japan

[I just read a similar, kind of tongue-in-cheek question and was taken aback by the unrealistic answers. How can some people think those nations would let this happen to them? That they wouldn't act to protect their citizenry?]

2007-11-04 21:26:46 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

We now have the worlds best border security and are a proud prosperous nation

2007-11-04 20:03:09 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

A passenger is going to Perth. But his status is 'stateless' (maybe from old system error from his birth certifcate) and holding a Brunei PR. But traveling from Kuala Lumpur (malaysia). Does he needs to apply visa? how?

2007-11-04 19:30:55 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

just answer the question as is.what do you personally have against illigals.not just that it is a crime to come here illegal because i know it is.i mean you personally.i just want to know if you have had a personal problem that makes you like that.

2007-11-04 19:29:57 · 27 answers · asked by Alwaysright 5

she has a Ph.D. in physics, Do you have any advice concerning finding job and dwelling in Toronto or other areas?

2007-11-04 18:31:00 · 4 answers · asked by alborz a 1

These days there is much backlash towards Mexicans and hispanics in general, due to the tremendous number of illegal immigrants, especially in California

People may have a difficulty concentrating their opposition on only the illegals, one reason is there is no visual difference. Another is similarity of language. People tired of illegals may resent hearing spanish, which is spoken by Mexican Americans, so legals regrettably get some prejudice from this

Once the problem is hopefully cleared (they returned to Mexico by themselves or by forced deportations) i believe i will have a positive feeling again towards the general hispanic population and the legal Mexican American community, just like 10 plus years ago when illegals were 'only' a few millions and schools, crime, gangs, traffic etc was less problematic

Would you agree with this feeling? Will the better impression come back?

2007-11-04 17:59:54 · 10 answers · asked by ed s 3

or California? I was just wondering if anyone knew. I'm a citizen I was just wondering.

2007-11-04 17:45:07 · 4 answers · asked by rednine 3

I have an interview schedule in a month for my Adjustment of Status/Green Card and finally get permanent residence. I was very excited upon receiving my schedule for the interview. But then again, I started to panic or at least started thinking so much about the interview. I only know a few people that have gone through the same process that also lives in Chicago. One of them have done it almost a year ago.

If you have gone through an interview in the Chicago local district office, please let me know what your experience is. Also, my lawyer that represented us is in Texas right now and her family is there. She wont' be able to be there during the interview. Would it be ok to bring another lawyer to the interview?

Thanks so much!

2007-11-04 17:26:06 · 4 answers · asked by CHE 1

I am planning to visit Brazil this year. Would it be possible for a US permanent resident (Myself) be able to travel to foreign county with south korean passport?

2007-11-04 17:22:39 · 5 answers · asked by youngjoc 1

im seeking for some advice what to choose, because me and my bf is trying to figure out whats the best, if we will get married here or in the US, whats the best thing? filing a fiancee visa?or get married here, and go for spousal visa?

2007-11-04 17:15:21 · 4 answers · asked by Jzl J 1

OK, so we read on here all the time about illegal immigration. Me personally I am adamantly opposed to it.

I just read another posting on it where you hear the can't we all just love eachother, don't they deserve an opportunity, almost all Americans families were immigrants at one time hubub that goes around.

The reality is that the impact of ILLEGAL immigration is huge and I would like to see some true discussion on what the impact is with some supportive facts. Either for or against it. But please remember that I am talking about ILLEGAL Immigration.

For example in the state of OK, they just adopted HB1804 which now takes away priviledges etc that illegals did have. Some of these I wasn't even aware of...
1) Illegal immigrants can no longer recieve college financial assistance unless they can prove that they intend to apply to become legal.
2) Oklahoma will no longer give out drivers licenses to illegals (why did we to begin with?)
Cont...

2007-11-04 15:54:42 · 7 answers · asked by Cayuseranch 2

2007-11-04 15:37:23 · 16 answers · asked by LeighAnn D 3

2007-11-04 15:23:34 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

seems a lot of you have a biased view of how the southwest was obtained. You say it wasnt stolen but did you look at who wrote that history. Our history says different and that back then this government was corrupt as you all say Mexico is. How does that make you feel? Like a hipocrit?

2007-11-04 15:00:55 · 33 answers · asked by proudnbrown 1

2007-11-04 14:51:47 · 17 answers · asked by Happy woman 3

The fence works, residents north and south of it say. At least it works for now on this snippet of the line.
"You hear it all the time: Fences don't work. Fences don't work," said Mark Winder, a transplanted New Englander and part-time deputy sheriff who lives on a small ranch outside Columbus, N.M., where a 3-mile stretch of wall was completed in August. "I live 2½ miles from the border, and the fence is working." and they said it could not and would not work!!!! lends allot more credibility to our ability to deport all illegals too. Yippy, skippy it will be done!!!! http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/front/5271756.html

2007-11-04 14:44:11 · 6 answers · asked by T 4

Undocumented or not these people were there to rebuild New Orleans even before FEMA got there. I think every American person should take time off from their duties and go help rebuild this state in great need that people from there have done unmeasurable help to the American people by rebuilding cities all around the U.S. including now California.

Or where does the mighty "BIG HEARTED" American people think about this?

2007-11-04 14:15:48 · 14 answers · asked by Alberto 2

The country is changing by the minute and your national language is becoming Spanish. Your jobs are being lost and some will never return. When Are Americans going to wake up and see that your way of life is slipping away day by day?

2007-11-04 14:10:07 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

The US has lost many jobs to Mexico. Now many illegal hispanics are in this country taking jobs and costing US tax payers to care for there heath care. Seems like Corperate America does not have the American Peoples interest (jobs) at heart. What is your thoughts on this matter?

2007-11-04 14:06:07 · 11 answers · asked by randyya_randyyaa 3

Are the governments getting ready for a North American Union?

2007-11-04 13:36:27 · 5 answers · asked by aaron g 3

On july 8th 1947 a ufo crashed onto a sheep ranch in Roswell N.M., 9 months later 9 children were born.Hillary Rodham, Albert Gore jr., John F. Kerry, William J. Clinton, Howard Dean, Nancy Pelosi, Dianne Feinstein, Charles E. Schumer, and Barbara Boxer.
Does this have anything to do with thier pro-illegal stance?
Does this have anything to do with aliens and sheep?
Be afraid, be very afraid.

2007-11-04 13:32:33 · 7 answers · asked by Commandant Marcos 4

Viva Zapitista's?

The Zapatista's are trying to fight to keep their people in Mexico and have gainful employment THERE. The Mexican government often uses force against them by use of their military.

Now we the USA are planning on sending money to Mexico to make their military stronger. Gee...I wonder who will be one of the targets of this new and improved military? Do you think we should be supporting this type of government?

http://www.fpif.org/fpiftxt/4684

2007-11-04 12:43:10 · 9 answers · asked by Dog Tricks 4

I mean heck...we're the backbone of this country aren't we? Where would they be without US? So why do they pander to business's that promote illegal immigration?

2007-11-04 12:12:29 · 8 answers · asked by Dog Tricks 4

2007-11-04 12:12:04 · 9 answers · asked by taline b 1

here?

2007-11-04 12:04:31 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

have you as a kid stole a piece of gum or have you cheated on an exam, or even run a stop light? Its breaking the law right, but when people are involved some laws are meant to be broken right. Why heartless and mean in america towards illegals. they just want a better life?

2007-11-04 11:14:58 · 20 answers · asked by proudnbrown 1

about the Illegal immigrants that loiter there and attack Americans? Have you seen this in the news? On YouTube?

2007-11-04 10:46:17 · 18 answers · asked by rachel t 4

No ?

2007-11-04 10:36:11 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous

return to their homeland for good.Do they believe the electorate are so stupid,how dare they insult our intellect with this diatribe.

2007-11-04 09:54:25 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous