Immigration fees mean that as long as you have enough money you can buy a US citizenship. If O B Laden had the money he could be a US citizen tomorrow!
2007-08-02 12:45:01 · 20 answers · asked by scotslad60 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
They claim that they need the money so they can do their jobs more efficiently.As far as Osama,he's been bosom buddies with the Bush family since the 70's.He donated millions to Harvard University,so he might as well be a citizen.
2007-08-02 13:04:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You, Sir, are a colossal jewel of glittering ignorance!
Services the Government provides have costs, and checks are done. Not everyone who wants to come here can do so.
Since when did you get the idea that Bin Laden wants to come to the Great Satan? Does he want to own a 7-11 in California?
U.S. Citizenship is NOT for sale. If YOU have it, you have no idea how many people in this world would want to trade places with you. Taking our citizenship for granted is a crime. Spend some time in other countries, see how they live, and maybe one day you will appreciate what you have.
If you are NOT a U.S. citizen, or even if you are and do not appreciate it, but enjoy living off of others like us, you are free to move. Try Cuba, Mozambique or Zimbabwe if you have problems with the U.S.A. We do not need nor want you.
2007-08-02 14:16:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you get your facts straight before making an *** of yourself. If you are a foreigner and want to come here legally you need to do one of three things.
1. Be a Cuban that can touch American soil.
2. Marry an American - this process is not as simple or automatic as most people think.
3. You must have a job available in the U.S. and the employer must prove that you have a special skill. The employer must advertise for your job in the largest circulation newspaper in the area. The ad must run for six months and must include six Sunday runs. The ad must be posted at the job sight, on the State employment website and a Federal Jobs website. Any American applying for the job must be given preference over the immigrant. If an American is interviewed the INS must be provided with a certified letter explaining why the American wasn't hired. The fees associated with the immigrant are about $18,000.00 to $25,000.00. It is impossible for a blue collar worker to come here legally for work - as it doesn't meet the "special skills" criteria.
2007-08-02 14:13:29 · answer #3 · answered by C R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
And you have to take a test infront of a government agent. You actually have to take the test in English and pass it. I doubt the agents would give that man, or any one that raised red flags, us citizenship that easily.
It is not as easy as you think. Having money is not enough because I know people who have paid the fees more than once and still have not been able to become citizens.
2007-08-02 12:49:31 · answer #4 · answered by chings07 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Simple, America is a capitalist society. As far as Bin Laden, well his family has been friends with the Bush family for years, so depending on how much pull the president has, it is a very good possibility. However, just because he can buy his way into the U.S. doesn't mean that he would be accepted socially. So, unless he lived in a gated community, he would probably be assasinated the second he walked out his front door.
2007-08-02 12:52:59 · answer #5 · answered by Linda S 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
thats not true at all. They just get a lot of money from people applying every year but in no way those fees mean that they bought a greencard, they even say it when yopu apply that thats just the cost of the application to participate and see if you get selected. They have a few qualities that they look for ...for example young people and divorce parent with child next to teenagers who are grandchilds of americans are considerate first.Its really hard to get a green card even more now.
2007-08-02 14:03:48 · answer #6 · answered by carolina c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not true about Bin Laden, just ask him to try it. Millions of people apply for citizenship. It creates a lot of work for the US State Department. Recovering those expenses is a good thing. Nothing good is free.
2007-08-02 12:48:22 · answer #7 · answered by regerugged 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Honestly, I had no idea it was that difficult to become a citizen. I live in an area that is full of people from other countries and they are living quite happily. Never knew that you had to go through all of that. Think I shall ask a few. Interesting thought process though, thanks for making me think about that one. Seriously, there are more people in this area not from the U.S. than from the U.S. Weird, as they say it is so difficult. I find that really hard to believe.
2007-08-02 12:59:13 · answer #8 · answered by bck2liberty 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I really don't understand this concept in our laws.There is also a special provision which allows those with a large amount of money to invest in America.I guess from my standpoint I worry more about the people who have large amounts of money than those without.Because who's backing them and what is their intentions in America?
2007-08-02 14:22:22 · answer #9 · answered by Dog Tricks 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do you think that anyone can become a citizen because of money??? Where do you get your facts on this matter???? Can you actually prove it???? I would like to know.. I am an American, and I would like to know if this is going on........
2007-08-02 13:07:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋