Comments on: UAFA-inclusive family immigration bill introduced

By: Damian Leon

Damian Leon — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 19:54:45 +0000

What about the inherent unfairness when if someone that is not from Mexico or the Phillipines who is petitioned by a US citizen parent will get a green card sooner than if someone who is from Mexico or the Phillpines that started the process in 2001! Make everyone wait the same time, num-nuts.

By: mary

mary — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:54:23 +0000

Dear Ugly American.
I’m an American woman living in Spain with my Spanish wife. After being together for years and living here, I would like to come home and live in the US and of course with my wife. If she were a man, then that wouldn’t be a problem. Since the US federal gov’t doesnt recognize same sex marriages, we don’t have the option to go to the US. Putting immigrant’s rights aside, what about my right as an American to live in my country and live with the person I love and have been with for many years and plan on being with this person in the future? I think your opinions are reactionary and you don’t see the whole picture and every one who is affected. We are following the rules and my wife is not living in the US and we’re waiting here for the law to change over there. So don’t assume that every one affected by these things are breaking the law. Gay people are such a small percentage of the population (2% of men and 1% of women) and gay americans with partners from a different country is an even smaller percentage. So really, it’s not like you have to worry about gay foreigners running rampant through the streets of your wholesome american town.

By: Anthony

Anthony — Tue, 17 May 2011 12:19:35 +0000

That is very well said and should be published for more to read and re-read!!!

By: mit

mit — Sat, 14 May 2011 14:49:15 +0000

Hi my friend ugly amrican…

DO u believe in love and feeligs?? if u believe then think abt living without ur wife and child for 4 yrs……and then write something ….i am sure ur voice and tone vl be different….i am not in the favour of dream act but certainly in the favour of Reunite family act….this is more rational and human…..We should not waste 50000 visas for dv lottery instead of that just pass the reunite family act…..

By: Frankie James

Frankie James — Tue, 10 May 2011 19:42:18 +0000

You certainly picked a good screen name. Your rambling is confusing, hate filled, and has nothing to do with the article. Go Back to FOX!

By: Rupert

Rupert — Mon, 09 May 2011 23:04:52 +0000

Hi Rachelle,

I am following this discussion for a while – and even though it seems like there could be some movement now, you might keep on pursuing other options to keep your family together. Don’t get me wrong, hoping that this is going to happen soon, but I wouldn’t bank on that … (would love to be proven wrong with my assessment btw. ;-) ) Until UAFA is passed (or DOMA repeal): keep fighting (check out http://www.immigrationequality.org)

By: Chris Johnson

Chris Johnson — Mon, 09 May 2011 20:41:41 +0000

Rachelle,

Honda’s bill would enable gay Americans to sponsor their foreign same-sex partners for residency in the United States regardless of whether or not these couples are married, in a civil union or have no legal relationship recognition.

By: rachelle

rachelle — Mon, 09 May 2011 01:34:56 +0000

Awesome! So this would possibly make it happen quickly and before UAFA or DOMA repealed?
Would love to know the chances of this changing as it sounds like it could happen quickly???
Also foreign partner is that mean you have to have a civil union or marriage or is ‘defacto partnership’ recognised? I ask because we are defacto (4 years) and never wanted the piece of paper unless it’s necessary if you catch my drift…
Anymore info would be helpful.
thanks

By: Ugly American

Ugly American — Sun, 08 May 2011 19:44:43 +0000

CIR is not a necessity in the current economic climate. It essentially amounts to gifts to foreign countries and their citizens who believe American laws don’t apply to them.
The so-called “Dream Act” is a slap in the face to everyone in America, citizen and immigrant alike.
Instead of reawakening the American Dream it benefits only the children of unregistered foreign nationals who are here illegally. It is a reward for having ignored US law. That will never be popular with anyone but foreign nations and their citizens.
Families are frequently formed in the US and regardless of their makeup should stay together. But whether they should remain in America as a unit should be dependent on several factors.
Foreign nationals who serve in our military should be given citizenship along with their immediate families.
But it is not needed to grant amnesty to everyone who sets boot in the country.
Rather than these congressmen concentrating on making life easier for foreigners who break American laws, perhaps they would serve their own country better by including Americans in their plans.
If they want the Dream Act so badly, make it a Dream for everyone.
Along with provisions for citizenship for illegal foreigners, include 100% government loan financing at 1% or 2% interest with simple terms for all citizens who want to go to college.
That would cost the government nothing, revitalize the higher education system in America and encourage a smarter populace. It would also boost the economy in ways not yet imagined.
And include something to avoid kicking our registered foreign students in the teeth by offering permanent status to them for completing college and working for a US company for five years.
That would make the “Dream Act” a real dream for everyone instead of just foreign nationals.
Concentrating on the wants and needs of any one race or outside country when Americans could use help means that you congress critters are either counting on all these unregistered foreign citizens becoming Americans before re-election time or you think the American People are just plain stupid.
Our own civil rights people learned the hard way that you can’t get away with calling people racist if you are yourself. Our laws are not discriminatory because they apply to everyone. If we make exception for certain races or countries then they would indeed be discriminatory.