US 'deal' on illegal immigrants
May 17th 2007, 8:19 pm
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Re: US 'deal' on illegal immigrants
If the deal goes through I assure you that there will be current H-1B holders who wished they'd gone out of status on the 31st December.
Though possibly if they worked on the side (or their H-4 spouses worked) that might count? Cos is it only illegal presence, or illegally working? Two different matters.
Though possibly if they worked on the side (or their H-4 spouses worked) that might count? Cos is it only illegal presence, or illegally working? Two different matters.
As I understand it there are as many Unathorised Workers sic who enter with inspection as there are those who do not. Or not a lot either way, still many millions.
So I can not see why H4's, E2's etc can not apply. I have a friend on a B who may benefit. Seems to me that you just need to have been here before this year and worked illegally, baby sitting should do it, or cutting next doors lawn.
May 17th 2007, 8:20 pm
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Re: US 'deal' on illegal immigrants
Absolutely, which is why this bill would tend to benefit not the day labourer but rather people with enough cash to buy their way in.
May 17th 2007, 8:22 pm
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Re: US 'deal' on illegal immigrants
The new proposal would augment that system with a merit-based program that would award points based on education levels, work experience and English proficiency, as well as family ties. Automatic family unifications would remain but would be limited to spouses and children under 21. The adult children and siblings of U.S. residents would probably need other credentials, such as skills and education, to qualify for an immigrant visa. A number of unskilled parents would be allowed in, but that flow would be capped.
May 17th 2007, 8:28 pm
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Re: US 'deal' on illegal immigrants
Interesting there is no plan to spend any money recruiting in BCIS. BCIS would need to treble in size (or more) to deal with this. Won't it end up being a total fiasco? What am I missing?
May 17th 2007, 8:29 pm
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Re: US 'deal' on illegal immigrants
May 17th 2007, 8:35 pm
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Re: US 'deal' on illegal immigrants
Quite frankly I am sick and tired of hearing them bleating on about being unable to return home, etc, etc and then having the gall to demand "equal rights".
They are here illegally ffs - surely that isn't too difficult a concept to grasp - that is why you won't get back in if you leave, so just shut the **** up or get yourself down to the airport quick smart.
May 17th 2007, 8:57 pm
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Re: US 'deal' on illegal immigrants
does sound like a bit of a bandaid solution that won't have much practical impact for many....
May 17th 2007, 9:03 pm
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Re: US 'deal' on illegal immigrants
That is what our government is best at- bull shlt solutions that sound good to the masses, make no real change...other than ensuring continued profits for fat ass buisiness owners.
Myself, I have no problem with a 'amnesty' for those who have been in the US for more than 5 years, have no criminal record, have maintained employment etc....but first and foremost they MUST ensure there are no more coming in.
Contain first, then effect corrective action
May 17th 2007, 11:58 pm
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Re: US 'deal' on illegal immigrants
seems like a crazy new law, go home for 1 year and hand over 3 grand? the large corporations are to blame for hiring these people then turning their backs on them. the latin community has transformed north georgia, bringing their lively culture with them, very nice friendly hard working, family oriented peoples.
May 18th 2007, 12:13 am
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Re: US 'deal' on illegal immigrants
Did you know that the minimum wage in Oregon is $8/hr?
This couple make significantly more than that. It could be that 'they' have more money than we think.
May 18th 2007, 12:20 am
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I know of some families who could make that yes. But I know of other families and workers here from Mexico who do not make even the federal minimum wage (against rules I know but when you break one, why not break them all?) and would struggle mightily to raise $5,000 while at the same time losing work for an indefinite period of time while they waited for the visa to come through.
May 18th 2007, 12:26 am
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is that law there? my sister in law was on $3 per hour whilst working in a night club, thats terrible, but they do fo sure need a miminum wage in georgia.
May 18th 2007, 12:43 am
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Re: US 'deal' on illegal immigrants
I know of some families who could make that yes. But I know of other families and workers here from Mexico who do not make even the federal minimum wage (against rules I know but when you break one, why not break them all?) and would struggle mightily to raise $5,000 while at the same time losing work for an indefinite period of time while they waited for the visa to come through.
But it isn't.
