Illegal immigrant forces the issue

[68Wooley]

I keep trying to get the missus knocked up so we can save the $10k or so our permanent residence application is likely to end up costing us. She still wont let me near her though

Seriously, I agree with Lazs on this - unless one of the parents is American, the child isn't American. Would more or less solve the anchor baby problem overnight. I'd be mighty peeved if Britain granted citizenship to babies of immigrants just off the boat.

That said, if we were to have a child right now, it would have dual British / US citizenship and the opportunity to live anywhere here or in the EU would be fantastic.

One last word to anyone who thinks it is too easy to immigrate to the US. Try it. It is anything but easy. Unless you are super rich, have skills the US government is seeking, investing significantly in a US company or are necessary senior management employing Americans, forget it. In almost all cases, visas (both immigrant and non-immigrant) have annual quotas. Once that runs out, it doesn't matter how good an applicant your are - you aren't getting in. This years quota for the most common non-immigrant visa - the H1B - was used up in less than 24 hours after their release.

You may believe there are too many people being granted permanent residence, but for those who got it, I can guarantee it wasn't an easy process.

Anyway, until the illegal immigration problem is solved, legal immigration is the least of your worries.

[Captain Virgil Hilts]

Originally posted by mietla
you know what? you just hit my button.

I myself am an immigrant. A LEGAL one. Came here with nothing (a debt actually), had to learn a language and the whole nine yards. I speak English, I am a citizen which I value immensely, I consider myself an American (no stinking hyphens), my daughters are Americans and it drives me nuts when I call my bank (or whatever) and I'm asked to "Press 1 for English".

Congratulations. Immigrants like you we welcome with open arms.

[Elfie]

I can agree that a lesser number of immigrants would be easier to absorb, but when the historical principles of this country have been to take people from all over the world into our melting pot, we run the risk of hypocrisy. We've always been more than happy to take people when we need them to work in our factories. I don't believe we should shut the doors just because we don't need cheap labor. In terms of population numbers, it doesn't help at all when people have 11 kids, no matter where you come from.

We can only absorb so many immigrants per year w/o serious consequences. I'm all for immigration, but only so much can be allowed per year. As far as historical prinicples go, immigration has been limited by Congress for a very long time.

[Xargos]

If my memory serves me right, the law that gives illegals' babies citizenship was originally designed to make former American slaves citizens.  It was not intended for use on immigrants and is just another poorly written American law being exploited by criminals.

[TalonX]

Originally posted by Mr No Name
I notice she had herself a convenient anchor baby 2 years after the order for her deportation was handed down.  the anchor baby is now 8.... disgusting. both of them should be thrown out on their ears.

If you mean the child, you are wrong.   The child is as much a citizen as you are, if you are....that is.

Sorry about that.


Now the mother...?  Adios.    No illegal aliens.

[AKIron]

I was really hoping for some massive demonstrations. Perhaps many are being advised to lay low, at least until the elections are over.

[DREDIOCK]

Originally posted by Xargos

Press 1 for English?

I've made phone calls where the options were "Press 1 for Spanish, 2 for English."

[Tango]

Originally posted by DREDIOCK
Press 1 for English?

I've made phone calls where the options were "Press 1 for Spanish, 2 for English."

I never heard "Press for Spanish". I guess because I'm an American and speak ONLY English.

[john9001]

"presione uno para el espaņol"

[Tango]

Originally posted by john9001
"presione uno para el espaņol"

You DO THAT and your mom will make you clean it up!!!!!!!!