Is the US immigration being a prick just to me or do you guys get the same treatment too?
912513
bureaucratic monster IMMIGRATION\n\nAs I have mentioned many times before. ICE.... INS.... whatever they call themselves these days needs to be completely torn down and edified with specific departments with specific job details... They must be held accountable for their work ethics. You for example as a law abiding citizen (hopefully) do not have racist reasons for reporting someone does not even know who to report them too.... This bureaucratic monster of a department does not serve the Public in its work... nor does it serve its purpose in granting work permits for those who have applied.... what good are they? They have the attitude that I will get to them when I get to them not just to the people who they are supposed to serve .... But to the USA citizen who in essence supplies them with that paycheck that they do not earn..... Heads up...... Rebuild this monster of a department while building this wall across the border.
548632
Ouch, sorry to hear that because you are going to get served with some pretty bad consequences.  Are you an illegal immigrant or an American citizen/legal immigrant that brought them over?  If you are the former you will probably just be deported.  If you are the latter you are probably going to jail.
391999
Same with me, man. I was born in the states and when i moved. But i discovered it ever since bush gor elected. I mean the guy doesn't help the US' he makes it worse. And yes, I agree with you. That's what we get for freedom.
790195
It takes a loooooong time. They dont generally exaggerate a whole lot on the websites. That is based on when it is a busy period, but I think it probably takes a little bit less. Good Luck with the immigration process.
121502
I understand where you are coming from with this. My husband is Canadian and the Immigration Department keeps him jumping through hoops.\n\nEver since 911, the regulations have tightened up but the keeping of his money has been a common practice for a very long time. Supporting the immigration process is a huge drain on the reserve so they have a policy of keeping money sent to them. I don't agree with it but there is nothing that can be done.\n\nThat is, nothing can be done unless you fight for it. Contact your local immigration office and file a complaint if you really want the money back. I caution you though, just like all human enterprises, even the immigration office isn't above human emotions. Anger someone and he might be put on the next plane out of here. Immigration has as much power, if not more, than the FBI. A single immigration officer has the power to make or break your case.\n\nGo through the hoops exactly as they require. EXACTLY. Do not deviate, ever. It sounds like he should have applied for citizenship, or perhaps he missed something along the way, an appointment, a letter of comformation, anything. They only need one person to say no. Your family memeber will need many people to say yes.\n\nI suggest a letter from each of the following; his employer, landlord, attny, 3 business owners, friends and family. Make copies of these letters, send them with the appeal (see website below for address), send to local mayor, Govenor, Senator and State Rep(s).\n\nMake sure he doesn't work while in denied status. You can do fund raisers through your churches or schools to help support them until this is figured out. The United Way, on the first two days of each month has money for rent/mortgages. Be first in line for them for only up to 2 times a year. \n\nI wish your family luck. Goddess Bless.
529726
Advicemom is full of it.  What, is the US a giant charity for the poor?  Wouldn't it be very beneficial to us to only allow immigrants with college degrees into the US?  I'm not necessarily advocating this, but I don't CARE what their plight is.  They need to apply and pay the fees just like any other would-be immigrant.  Fees are necessary because why should the USA be expected to pay for NON-citizens admission into the USA?\n\nRegarding politicians, I have little to no respect for most of them.  Most of them are just trying to be as vague as possible to maximize their votes.
305604
I'm neither, but i think it makes everyone a criminal not just Immigrants, if an American Citizen helps out an Immigrant we're considered criminals as well which sucks cause if I see a guy in the dessert dieing of thirst or hunger I will help him out, and I'll probably be treated as a criminal for doing it too. I think the US has become a country with a strict policy on everyman for himself, and srew the rest.
1032788
You betcha.  The British are funny folk.  Yes we take all the crap thrown at us, complain etc and put up with it to an extent, but at the end of the day when pushed to the limit we are determined in our cause. We live up to the "bulldog" spirit.  Enough is enough we say.  My husband is a bus driver and has been called "white trash" and "white honky" by illegal immigrants because he wouldn't let them on the bus for free.   That's just a few examples of the lack of respect he's shown. He's not allowed to retaliate and its depressing him.  He's polite and helpful and only trying to do a service. It's a f**cking disgrace (sorry I don't like to swear but it makes me feel better!).  On behalf of all the British, we want our country the way it used to be and will fight for it (well I will anyway!).
379910
I agree with you 100%! If you speak your mind , you're considered insensitive and racist! My great-grandparents came here , got a job, learned English, respected the customs and didn't ask for hand outs unlike the millions today!! It's sad really and more "real" Americans should stand up and take our country back but they won't! They just sit there and take it! I went to a immigration protest and the "illegals" out numbered us 20 to 1! Time to take it back!!
535482
That is so typical of the Government... Instead of taking care of our own and the Leagals.. it is all about Who is ILLEGAL... They get everything handed to them.. Medical, Schools, Free aid... and all the perks... We as American born citizens and the ones that have worked hard to come here the right way are treated like enemies..  I am sooo sorry that your situation is happening.. but it is like that everywhere... If you try to do it the right way you are punished... something is very very very wrong with our system.......... I hope they reconsider your case.. Good Luck... Know that there are some of us that are all for the people who are here Legally to start with.. I hope they let your Fiance stay... I hope you can get another Job.. I will be praying for you and your family... :)
503974
OK! I have just about had it with this immigration Bulls**t!!\nLet's get one thing straight here and now.  The US was founded on LEGAL IMMIGRATION, get it?!!  That means people who went through the proper channels (like myself) who lined up and waited to be seen, who had every facet of their private lives invaded during interviews, who waited patiently for their Visas and other documents, who paid the price and who are now helping the economy by paying TAXES as all other legal Americans do.\n\nFallacy number 1: The US needs illegal immigrants: yeah just like the average human being needs a new @sshole where their forehead used to be!!!  The US does NOT need illegal immigrants, in fact the opposite is true... all of you who feel that illegal immigrants are more worthy of government benefits and taxpayer subsidized lifestyles raise your hands... if your hands are currently in the air - your boat leaves the NY harbor this evening - don't let the door hit you in the @ss on the way out - perhaps Mexico will support you in return for all of the illegals that we have taken in.\n\nFallacy number 2:  Illegals do the work that lazy Americans won't do...truth: the "lazy Americans" will do any job that the GREEDY @ssed fruit farmers will pay a decent wage for!!! the difference between an American working for $5.00 an hour and an illegal Mexican working for $5.00 an hour is about $1.75 an hour TAX which the American can go to jail for not paying whilst the ILLEGAL Mexican wants everyone to hold hands and sing about how he is having a hard time getting the "lazy American" to pay his 5 kids healthcare and college funds.\n\nLet's all get a grip on reality... Americans have NOTHING against immigrants no matter where they come from - what we have a problem with is a bunch of whiny @ssed illegals circumventing the system and slapping every LAW ABIDING LEGAL immigrant in the face along the way.\n\nNow I have a question:  There were a reported 20,000 ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS (aka fugitive felons) openly walking around as a crowd in California on Monday...where the hell were the border patrol and INS??? what exactly do we pay taxes for if they can scoop them up by the bucket load and there is not one damned immigration enforcement agent in sight???\n\nAnd yet again... with regards to the answer below:  The US railroad was not built by the US Government but by greedy @ssed private companies that used slave labor - not immigrant labor - true, not every facet of American history is a rosy picture, but then neither is the history of ANY country.  Mexico sent 5,000 troops against a pitiful handful of men led by a terminally ill officer, that were holed up in a CHURCH (hmmm... attacking a holy place with enough men to outnumber it's defenders 50-1, now that's what I call courage!!!), the fact of the matter is that there is not enough government money to go around amongst those who are here legally so why should we stretch the pot further to cover those who have no legal right to be here?\nIf you feel that these poor fugitive felons deserve your love and attention then you put them up - on your dime without any help from the government... a small point of note for you, as a LEGAL immigrant, my wife had to sign a document called an affidavit of support - this document DENIES me the right to receive ANY government benefit... PERIOD, and I entered the country LEGALLY... so you tell me why it is fair to pay healthcare and education, and to subsidize the lifestyles of those who would choose to break our laws whereas those who wish to abide by them get screwed by you the people..... if you want to reform immigration laws then go ahead, you have my unwavering support, provided that is, that you are changing the laws for LEGAL immigrants not illegal aliens.\n\nOh! and when we become full to capacity in this country to the point that laws are passed governing whether or not you may legally procreate (big grown-up word for have
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It is a slap in the face to everyone who has come here and gone through the channels to become citizens.  Many people have worked haqrd to make a decent, LEGAL living here in the United States, and the illegal immigrants who have no intention of becoming legal are rubbing dirt in the faces of LEGAL immigrants.  One man comes here, fills out his paperwork, pays his dues, becomes a citizen, embraces our culture, paqys taxes, and lives a great life.  Another man comes here, gets on welfare, teaches his children to dispise American traditions, hides from the IRS, refuses to abide by our laws, lives off our tax money, and lives a great life.  Would you be happy with the other man, if you were the one who came here legally?  \n\nOn another note....\n\nWe are closing our borders this July 4th, and anyone can participate! Please visit http://www.getmycountryback.com... to get the details and fins out how you can be a part of helping to protect our borders this Independence Day!!!!!
531305
yup, i immigrated- legally!!- from the US to Israel (asia)! \nmy experience was pretty good- y'know, aside from the problems of learning the new language, fitting in... the biggest problem (aside from shopping!) is the anti-americans. many people here (in my circles as a teenage girl!!) are prejudiced against america, americans and anything connected to amwerica. its really annoying!!! like, in addition to all the adjusting issues, you also have to deal with locals with attitude who tell you to "go back to america" and chew your head off every time you speak english (to another american- not to them!!)?!?! plus, many people think that allllll americans are rich- which doesn't sound so bad, but gets reeeeally annoying...\ni don't know nuch about the legal procedures, cause my parents dealt with all that when we moved! \nbut basically, it has its tough parts, but compared to other stuff that goes on around here, i cant complain!!
101088
Hmm...gee buddy, your so freakin' smart I am sure you already figured this one out. I think you're a moron by the way, and you wonder why Americans mock you? Because people like you start fights with your asinine comments, and people like me just don't give a damn about your retarded questions. If you stopped being such an a$$hole you would probably get better responses. You are not special, you are not cool. And I hope this made you really angry.
303057
This is what I'm saying. I cannot believe that our legislators are allowing these people to bully them! And the immigrants themselves,(not all, of course, but many i encounter) are angry at U.S. citizens for wanting stricter laws enforced on immigration. Do these people not realize how much we pay for when they immigrate illegally? And i don't just mean monetarily either. sheesh!
708043
I work with a guy who was about 4 years old when his parents immigrated legally. He was not born here so when he got old enough he started the process to become a legal citizen. He paid for it, he did it the legal way and he has been here seventeen years and is about to get his citizenship. He is adamantly against illegal immigration. I makes him mad to think he went through the proper, legal. tedious process and those people could end up getting their amnesty without doing what he had to do. \n\nI'm sick of people claiming those illegal immigrants just want 'work to feed their poor families'. That is such a CROCK!  I have yet to see anyone coming across that border looking emaciated or starving. I see people from Ethiopia and other countries where they are REALLY starving, their children are DYING from malnutrition  and they would LOVE to come to the USA. They are POOR. The USA sends aid to those countries but we cannot take in millions of poor people to be supported by our taxes. It's the same with those illegally entering from our border with Mexico. We cannot continue to support unlimited numbers of people who just 'want a better life'. I want a better life, too. I can't just go move in with a rich person and demand they take care of me and my family, provide us with medical care, food, clothing and let me have the run of his house. It don't work that way. You have to live according to what YOU, YOURSELF, can provide. If they want a better life, make it better in their own country. They shouldn't slither into the USA and demand WE take care of them. They're not starving! They are no more poor than some of our own citizens. They need to get a real life in their own country.
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I'm from immigration Jk