Why is it that Almost in USA and European countries were very strict to some of the Asian countries like Philippine to enter or have a visa to work or to travel,compared to MIDEAST people?
202069
The prices are up long before the confrontation with Iran. It's the republicans job to f*** up our lives.
418238
The migration to America wouldn't change this attitude.  One doesn't let go of one's belief system that easily.\n\nIf a westerner went to Asia, one wouldn't walk under a ladder because the cultural context was different.
82421
Canada Immigration now favours people from those countries instead of Europeans....\nI am not judging. This is a fact.\nLots of Eastern European too..\nI don't know why. Cheap labour for some ? Lots of people from China, Korea etc are already extremely educated already but their diplomas are not recognised.\nWhy ? more children ??\nEuropeans do not have as many children..\nIt is puzzling.\nAnd folks : no offense to anybody whatsoever ! I saw how many so educated people from other countries end up flip-flopping burgers !
331330
She's trying to enter America LEGALLY.  She can always reschedule.  It's not the Philipinos that are the problem, though.  The do speak our language as well as Tagalog and other Dialects, and are highly intelligent.  If she's a Nurse, she can get a Visa with no problem.  As you know we are low on Medical Personnel.
334737
USA has a strong immigration system. Ironically, a certain number of illegal immigrants is required to sustain the U.S economy. There are certain segments where it is very difficult or expensive to find local workers like farming, cleaning and construction work.\n\nYes you are right some of the immigration policies are obsolete and needs to be revised.  For example the U.S government is running a visa lottery program intended to benefit the countries who have immigration less than the annual per country limit. This lottery program is a little absurd because there is no hard rules even a very low qualified person can get a green card because he has won in the draw. Instead of this the Government can revise to introduce a point system where points are awarded based upon the qualification and expertise needed in the U.S. If one scores the minimum points required, he can file for immigration.  In this way, U.S will get only those persons who are required or are in shortage in U.S.  Many countries like U.K. Canada, Newzealand and Australia are running such programs.
400063
When you are travelling abroad and applying for a Visa you should be fine as long as you can easily prove Citizenship in the Philippines. A job, a house/apt, enough money to support your trip, a return ticket,etc. You may need to show bank statements, pay stubs,etc. If you say you are going to visit your mother, that may raise a red flag though. They may think you have intention to stay because she is your mom.
576964
You are still a Filipino citizen, so I guess you will need visas in most first world countries. For Southeast asian nations, you need a valid passport only. It is prudent to contact the consulate of the country of your choice if a visa is required to visit it. When you become a  full pledge British citizen then you can go almost anywhere.
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Every country has it's own way of dealing with illegals.  Right now just as in the 60's many military deserters are going illegally into Canada from the U.S.  They can apply for refugee status on the grounds of persecution (going to war or being imprisoned for desertion).  Few have been granted this however and if denied they can appeal to the Canadian Minister of Immigration that they be allowed to stay on "compassionate" grounds.  Without refugee or compassionate status however an illegal cannot work or get insurance and basically has few if any rights.\n\nThe Philippines has laws that state that someone can be jailed for up to 3 years and be fined thousands of dollars if they are illegally in the country.  Despite their "love of America" immigrating to the Philippines is difficult and generally foreigners cannot own property or legally work. (there are some exceptions that involve LOTS of money).   Certain ethnic backgrounds are treated more harshly than others when it comes to being punished.\n\nIn the United Kingdom, it's status as a member of the European Union means that it recognizes the right for the "free movement of people".  This doesn't mean however that anyone who wants to can just come into the country.  Illegal immigration has been a hugely debated issue, however even with the desire for more controlled immigration, the UK is still civilized about how it deals with illegals.  Depending on the level of their immigration breech, penalities are not as severe as most countries and an amnesty policy is being considered.
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People from the Philippines work in other countries to have a better life. Their country is full of corrupt politicians so it's getting robbed of it's wealth, and the economy worsens every year.\n\nI believe these people have the prerogative to do what they want to better themselves as long as it's legal. I have worked with filipinos and they are educated and learned people. I also know that US hospitals like to hire them because they can assign these people everywhere because of their training. A lot of these people came to this country legally and are being hired as Nurses, Doctors, Architects, Engineers, Teachers, Accountants, and etc.\n\nI also dislike what our friend, RENZ here is saying. That's a racist statement. You shouldn't discriminate people base on their race and country of origin. I presume the reason why you hate these people so much as to warn other readers is because you have been spurned by one. I wouldn't be surprised either if he/she left you because you don't sound like a likeable person, and the stench of hatred emanates from you.\n\nI have spent years in Asia and met a lot of people from different countries and am proud to say that Filipinos are very warm hearted and generous people. Even if they don't have much food on their plates, they would gladly share it with you. Even the poorest people I met would offer to share their food with me. I also have American friends married to Filipinos and they would be the first to tell you that you are very much mistaken about these people.\n\nAbout those people working in Japan as "sluts", I believe that the world has sluts everywhere, and there would be sluts as long as there are perverts willing to pay for the services. They come in different race and colors too if you didn't notice.\n\nWith regards to those working abroad illegaly, it's their choice, their risks and their thoughts of living in fear that one day they would be caught and sent back home. For the meantime, they earn their living and send money home to buy food. \n\nI am for people living and working legally wherever they are. I am for honest living. And NO, I am not a Filipino, nor am I married to one.I am an American who for years worked side by side with these people, and they never cease to amaze me because of their dedication for work. Overtime, my admiration grew for their kind, And guess what? These people I know speak good English too, and their sons and daughters excels in their schools.
443245
There are several factors. Speaking as an American citizen who plans on immigrating to Canada, we have tough immigration/work policies because Canada does.
552269
Americans have been told for the last 20 years not to worry about manufacturing jobs leaving the US, they were being replaced by high tech and service jobs. When customer service and tech support jobs were contracted to S Asia, we were told these weren't really the kind of white collar jobs Americans wanted anyway. Now we have to leave the country to get professional services? Come, on, this is globalization for the sake of globalization, MBA's justifying their salaries and their business trips.
547881
Unfortunately, governments will make some decisions concerning visas based on their relationships with other governments. Iranians, for instance, may be getting "punished" because of their current president's intolerant stance towards Israel and the debate over Iran's nuclear program. Hopefully, things will change because most know that Iran's population is highly educated.
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You have to go call and check the US embassy nearest to you in China. If the employer already has provided the paperwork check with the embassy.\n\nMy Filipino grandmother resides part time in Spain wanted to go to the US and asked the US Embassy in Madrid. US Embassy Madrid said she needs to apply in her country of origin, meaning the embassy in Manila. So she had to go home in Manila to apply for a tourist visa to the US\n\nIt is best to check with the embassy
325956
The life is worse in their countries. They are paid less for the same and/or pay much more for the same. Lazy people do not go to US, I think. Everybody knows that no granted things there.
16075
The Economist ran a contest in 2004 that adressed that very question.  In my analysis (I submitted an entry) I mentioned several examples around the subject which was import workers or export jobs.  If jobs are exported, the playing field, for it to be "fair" to workers who lose their jobs in the USA or otherwise see deflationary pay, then the "rules" need to be fair overseas.  Just as how American workers compete with Indian, Chinese, and other countries for jobs, so should those very Indians, Chinese, and other countries.  In other words, jobs sent overseas to, say, India, need to be made available to ALL Indians, not just routed through specific agencies, employers, and arms of some overseas entity.  This way, fair competition rules that apply in North America are exported.  In other words, both the jobs (and technologies, ultimately) as well as the framework under which those very jobs were created in the first place, are exported.  Thus elevating standards of living while raising costs - which make for a fairer assessment of whether or not it makes sense to export the jobs in the first place.
477415
That's strange because when I look at recent history in Asia there is plenty of reason to have psychiatric problems. I think it is because the family unit is very strong in Asia.
254074
They are in other countries because,some people want to pass under the water,and even inside the bush to united states.So the government decided to put the immigration officer to every country connected to united states.And before you can come here,i mean to united states,you have to go to the immigration's office to obtain your passport and some other necessary document in order to come to united states.