Express k3/k1 visa service
May 26th 2004, 8:10 am
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Re: Express k3/k1 visa service
Originally posted by kud
If it works better why not?
How about premium processing on a sliding scale. The more you make the more it costs?
If it works better why not?
How about premium processing on a sliding scale. The more you make the more it costs?
May 26th 2004, 8:10 am
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Re: Express k3/k1 visa service
Originally posted by DCMark
Do you even know the definition of the word hypocrite? It has nothing to do with changing the dollar value in a hypothetical example, ok?
You still avoid the issue, that you feel 1000 is reasonable but 10,000 is not. You clearly can pay 1000 so that is reasonable to you. To me that defines hypocritical thinking.
I know you want to be with your loved one and I respect that. Its just very dangerous when we begin to favor one group over the other.
Do you even know the definition of the word hypocrite? It has nothing to do with changing the dollar value in a hypothetical example, ok?
You still avoid the issue, that you feel 1000 is reasonable but 10,000 is not. You clearly can pay 1000 so that is reasonable to you. To me that defines hypocritical thinking.
I know you want to be with your loved one and I respect that. Its just very dangerous when we begin to favor one group over the other.
May 26th 2004, 8:10 am
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Re: Express k3/k1 visa service
Put in Bubu Colorado into Google and guess who come up first item!!
May 26th 2004, 8:12 am
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Re: Express k3/k1 visa service
Originally posted by ray6
Put in Bubu Colorado into Google and guess who come up first item!!
Put in Bubu Colorado into Google and guess who come up first item!!
May 26th 2004, 8:14 am
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Re: Express k3/k1 visa service
lp,
No, true first-in first-out isn't in general how our society works. If it were, there would be only 1 toll booth on the highway, 1 pump at the gas station, and 1 checkout at the supermarket. But there aren't, because the volume of business is too large.
Instead, you walk or drive in right behind someone else. If you get the 'right' line or pump you get out before the person who was ahead of you. Get in the 'wrong' line and the guy who came in after you gets out before you.
If you are in favor of changing these things to first-in first-out I think you would have an up-hill battle getting much support for your idea.
If you agree that it would not be practical for these operations to work with a single line, first-in first-out, how do you figure that such a system would improve processing times at the USCIS?
Regards, JEff
No, true first-in first-out isn't in general how our society works. If it were, there would be only 1 toll booth on the highway, 1 pump at the gas station, and 1 checkout at the supermarket. But there aren't, because the volume of business is too large.
Instead, you walk or drive in right behind someone else. If you get the 'right' line or pump you get out before the person who was ahead of you. Get in the 'wrong' line and the guy who came in after you gets out before you.
If you are in favor of changing these things to first-in first-out I think you would have an up-hill battle getting much support for your idea.
If you agree that it would not be practical for these operations to work with a single line, first-in first-out, how do you figure that such a system would improve processing times at the USCIS?
Regards, JEff
Originally posted by lpdiver
Why is first in first out absurd...this is how our society in general works?
Why is first in first out absurd...this is how our society in general works?
May 26th 2004, 8:14 am
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Re: Express k3/k1 visa service
Originally posted by zeo
good point, but you need to look at the average middle income and come up with a rate based on that.
good point, but you need to look at the average middle income and come up with a rate based on that.
See how complicated this gets?
May 26th 2004, 8:17 am
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Re: Express k3/k1 visa service
Originally posted by zeo
its not dangerous, its called service.
its not dangerous, its called service.
May 26th 2004, 8:18 am
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Re: Express k3/k1 visa service
Originally posted by DCMark
average middle income? Do you mean median or average? For whom? All Americans, just those wanting their spouse to immigrate? It sounds like you want to create another layer of immigration beauracracy (sp?)? What % of the 'average' income is fair to spend for expiditing. What if they have kids, do you take that into account. How about where they live, its cheaper in some areas so they would have more to spend on the expiditing.
See how complicated this gets?
average middle income? Do you mean median or average? For whom? All Americans, just those wanting their spouse to immigrate? It sounds like you want to create another layer of immigration beauracracy (sp?)? What % of the 'average' income is fair to spend for expiditing. What if they have kids, do you take that into account. How about where they live, its cheaper in some areas so they would have more to spend on the expiditing.
See how complicated this gets?
I can't wait for Friday...
May 26th 2004, 8:47 am
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Re: Express k3/k1 visa service
Originally posted by DCMark
No its called discrimination. Government services are not offered based on your ability to pay. Gross differences exist based on the local tax bases but the hope and theory is that all Americans receive the same level of service (usually bad) whether it is national defense, air safety, coast guard, etc. Some people pay no taxes yet they still get to send their kids to school, they still can ride the bus, etc.
No its called discrimination. Government services are not offered based on your ability to pay. Gross differences exist based on the local tax bases but the hope and theory is that all Americans receive the same level of service (usually bad) whether it is national defense, air safety, coast guard, etc. Some people pay no taxes yet they still get to send their kids to school, they still can ride the bus, etc.
May 26th 2004, 8:51 am
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Re: Express k3/k1 visa service
Originally posted by zeo
oh come now, you are taking totally the wrong way! So your saying you would feel discriminated against if you could not pay 1000 us dollars for to process you case to bring your wife to the usa?
oh come now, you are taking totally the wrong way! So your saying you would feel discriminated against if you could not pay 1000 us dollars for to process you case to bring your wife to the usa?
May 26th 2004, 8:57 am
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Re: Express k3/k1 visa service
Originally posted by Hypertweeky
Would you feel discriminated if you could not pay 10,000 to process your case to bring your wife to the US?
Would you feel discriminated if you could not pay 10,000 to process your case to bring your wife to the US?
May 26th 2004, 9:16 am
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Re: Express k3/k1 visa service
Originally posted by zeo
your being so childish, the world is NOT fair. Is it discriminatory for someone's I-129F to get approved in 2 months over someone who had to wait 5 months for approval?
your being so childish, the world is NOT fair. Is it discriminatory for someone's I-129F to get approved in 2 months over someone who had to wait 5 months for approval?
The service centers operate differently.
Have a nice day!!
May 26th 2004, 9:38 am
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Re: Express k3/k1 visa service
Been following this debate and I agree completely with what Hypertweeky and DCMark have said. This is why we pay taxes. If we go along with the "premium" system, why not just go all the way and auction off the USCIS's services to the highest bidder? Heck, we could go further than that and let the USCIS employees make their own deals with the public. It is a bad idea and is only attractive because the current level of service is so awful.
Originally posted by Hypertweeky
I am taking that as a compliment..
The service centers operate differently.
Have a nice day!!
I am taking that as a compliment..
The service centers operate differently.
Have a nice day!!
May 26th 2004, 10:04 am
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Re: Express k3/k1 visa service
Originally posted by Hypertweeky
I am taking that as a compliment..
The service centers operate differently.
Have a nice day!!
I am taking that as a compliment..
The service centers operate differently.
Have a nice day!!
May 26th 2004, 10:06 am
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Re: Express k3/k1 visa service
Originally posted by utopiacowboy
Been following this debate and I agree completely with what Hypertweeky and DCMark have said. This is why we pay taxes. If we go along with the "premium" system, why not just go all the way and auction off the USCIS's services to the highest bidder? Heck, we could go further than that and let the USCIS employees make their own deals with the public. It is a bad idea and is only attractive because the current level of service is so awful.
Been following this debate and I agree completely with what Hypertweeky and DCMark have said. This is why we pay taxes. If we go along with the "premium" system, why not just go all the way and auction off the USCIS's services to the highest bidder? Heck, we could go further than that and let the USCIS employees make their own deals with the public. It is a bad idea and is only attractive because the current level of service is so awful.
