Why is it harder for a born Mexican ( but has lived here since he was 6 months and is now 25 years-old) to become an American Citizen than it is for a 22 year-old Canadian who just moved here (and has never been here)?
2007-07-03 15:17:38 · 15 answers · asked by Innocent until proven Guilty 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
you just ruined my moment, i didn't know that... i love canadians!!!
Mexicans are good too... but really love ya'll..
2007-07-03 15:21:20 · answer #1 · answered by dog lover 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's not harder. I just think you're implying racism and you're story's, well, let's say...a lie.
As for the Canadian, unless your parents transmitted citizenship to you at birth while living in another country, you don't just enter as a US citizen without ever being here. You're probably talking about coming in with an immigrant visa, if you're story is even true. If you marry a US citizen, or have some other qualification that entitles you to become a legal resident and get an immigrant visa, you enter as a resident, even if it's your first time. That's for anyone in the world who does things LEGALLY. Then, after being a legal resident for five years (three if you got residence by a marriage to a US citizen), only then can you apply for citizenship. (There's an exception for certain classes regarding some adoptions, but who cares for the purposes of this question.)
Now, if you've lived here since you were six months old and now 25, did you ever become a LEGAL resident? If you didn't, you have to do that before you can even think about being a citizen. And, that would mean you've lived here illegally for 24 and a half years. If the Mexican is a legal resident trying to become a citizen, then maybe he has a long criminal record and he's been denied citizenship because of it. That would be the usual reason someone living here legally for nearly 25 years would be denied citizenship. Or, perhaps he failed the history and government test portion of the process. I don't even want to think about not speaking english after 25 years, but that's also a requirement.
Now I ain't sayin' he's a criminal. And you're not saying anything about racism either. It's just implied. Hmmm...
2007-07-03 16:32:02 · answer #2 · answered by undercover brother 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think what you say has any basis..
The story about the 22 yr old Canadian is just not true. You need to have had legal residency in the US for 5 years to be able to become a citizen. Nobody who 'just moved here' can do it. NO way!!!!
Unless.. you didn't tell the whole story and his parents ARE American. That's different.
In any case you're not telling the truth because half truths are half lies.
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Hmm.. thank you very much for the thumb down but what I'm saying is correct!!!
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2007-07-03 15:27:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would imagine it has something to do with the fact that there are 200 billion mexicans trying to get in right now while there are 200 canadians? It's just a numbers game.
That is, assuming, that your statement is correct. If it's not correct, then you are an all-mexican-****** trying to get flaming going on.
2007-07-03 15:43:12 · answer #4 · answered by Brian I 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mexicans and Canadians are American, if you are born on the American continents you are American, just as every one born in any nation of Europe are considered Europeans. The unfortunate truth is that The U.S. look on the outside and assume all these negative things about people South of the border, if someone is coming from Canada everything should be fine? I saw a report on TV and Canadians just had to show their passport at the border, no one was even there at the border though! If they are going to build a fence on the Southern border then they should build one on the Northern border to, The U.S. is going to be one giant fortress.
2007-07-03 15:29:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Because they have a totally different language, while most of the Canadian population speaks English fluently. The government here wants every American citizen to speak fluent English so its harder for Mexicans.
2007-07-03 15:27:11 · answer #6 · answered by thurbs190 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋
The Canadian can probably read and understand the paperwork involved, in addition to showing legal employment and perhaps a clean criminal record? Other than presenting yourself as a model candidate for citizenship, there is no difference.
2007-07-03 15:45:10 · answer #7 · answered by Rocky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is this proven fact, or just your "great view"?
I haven't heard this, but the only thing I could think of is that the Mexican came here illegally, and due to this, ruined their chance at being here legally.
2007-07-03 15:35:58 · answer #8 · answered by volleyballchick (cowards block) 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is it? Would you post further facts on this? I've never heard it before and would like to know as well.
If you mean an illegal immigrant, well, I would hope they would NEVER be allowed to become a citizen. Legal immigrants such as yourself are my sisters and brothers, and we welcome you.
Forgive me for suggesting the idea, but it is so common for people that are against us protecting our borders to confuse legal and wanted immigrants from illegal aliens that it is an important thing to mention since you didn't specify.
Give us more information. I'll try to check back.
2007-07-03 15:22:48 · answer #9 · answered by mckenziecalhoun 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The mexican was brought in illegally and the Canadian did it the right way.
2007-07-03 15:36:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
first of all no one just moves here and gains citizenship. is your mexican friend here legally and can he speak English? speaking English is a definite advantage. or does he expect Americans to accommodate his native language? you really need to provide more info.
2007-07-03 15:34:05 · answer #11 · answered by alida 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋