Off Topic Posts Moved From US Immigration Forum
Apr 20th 2016, 11:59 pm
#61
Joined: Dec 2001
Location: Dixie, ex UK
Posts: 52,624
Re: Off Topic Posts Moved From US Immigration Forum
Clearly, there is something wrong with having opinions that don't fall neatly into line with the general consensus of a thread, this thread is evidence of that. When I dared to suggest Americans tend to confuse the English accent with an Australian one was another example. I recalled you took offense at what I had said, presumably out of pride of your northern accent. After you insisted I was wrong, numerous people followed up my comments with experiences that confirmed what I had said was actually right but you still weren't having any of it because it hadn't personally happened to you. ....
..... As for what I recently posted about immigration, I think many Americans born and raised would be in disbelief immigrants are entitled to a green card and eventual citizenship after the abrupt end of a 1 year marriage. Some might also question the lack of assimilation of said individual, who, by their own admission, had never worked in the US, had no friends in the country and couldn't drive, all of which, when combined, suggest dependency issues and someone who probably shouldn't be entitled to immigration benefits. These were valid opinions but according the thread I intimated them on, were not allowed
Last edited by Pulaski; Apr 21st 2016 at 12:06 am.
Apr 21st 2016, 12:35 am
#62
Concierge
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 46,486
Re: Off Topic Posts Moved From US Immigration Forum
As for what I recently posted about immigration, I think many Americans born and raised would be in disbelief immigrants are entitled to a green card and eventual citizenship after the abrupt end of a 1 year marriage. Some might also question the lack of assimilation of said individual, who, by their own admission, had never worked in the US, had no friends in the country and couldn't drive, all of which, when combined, suggest dependency issues and someone who probably shouldn't be entitled to immigration benefits. These were valid opinions but according the thread I intimated them on, were not allowed
FYI, those who gain their residency based on marriage to a USC, have to be vetted to gain said card. If it is gained before the second anniversary of the marriage, the green card is conditional, meaning only that the recipient has to prove to the USCIS that the marriage was entered in good faith and that the spouses had commingled their lives financially and socially in order to have the conditions removed regardless of the marriage's continued viability or after demise. Historically many USC have married immigrants who they contacted initially through mail order catalogues or foreign dating services setup in Russia or the Philippines. In many cases both the USC and the foreign spouse were used for purposes other than what the visa was intended. Physical or mental abuse of a foreign spouse should not be tolerated and these who have suffered should not be denied continued residency. Hence the USCIS has set in place the need to remove conditions and the VAWA.
If you have gained naturalization, then use your rights to vote for people who will overturn these laws/regulations and setup ones that you 'approve' of.
As a born and raised American, I don't want you to speak for me. From the reading of the news, forums, speaking with friends, family, co-workers, etc., the thing those Americans dislike is the illegal immigrant who is occasionally given the means to wipe their illegal status clean and become residents while so many have used the system that is in place to gain legal status in the US.
I'm not a Brit and I will let other Brits speak on the subject of humour and sarcasm.
The US immigration forums are not a free for all. Take your opinions and either voice them here in the Trailer Park or, if you are strong enough, go to the Take It Outside forum and have a go.
Last edited by Rete; Apr 21st 2016 at 2:34 am.
Apr 21st 2016, 2:24 am
#63
Austin. TX.
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 5,932
Re: Off Topic Posts Moved From US Immigration Forum
Again, the post in question was in the main forum for people who need correct information when arriving. The person in question would have been unable to get a cellphone service based on your information.
