Artegal

there really should be tighter security measures behind SS cards ... maybe fingerprints or detailed personal data ...

i know that i would be highly peeved if i found someone was using my or anyone in my family's SS#.

I thought you went to have sex? I guess it was a quickie!

Let me get this straight about this thread: So in the history of Gay people they conspired with Mexicans to steal SSN of infants so that the law putting Anti-bible Gaistory classes in school would be under the radar--while everyone focuses on Mexican Flag waving in the streets and the President hides the american flag drapped coffins returning from Iraq.

Is it really that obvious?

We are getting just the USC's side of the story.

He barely knew this girl when he married her--and she has been here in the USA for just over a month--they have been married less than 6 months.

Its not so obvious that this is a case of marriage fraud--unless NevadaJ is also a co-conspirator. He doesn't seem to be stupid enough to fall for a trap like that.

I think its obvious that any newly married couple that hadn't had that much of a foundation before hand added with the stress of one spouse moving to a foreign land where she does not work, have friends or family, speak the language, is kept like a trophy wife under a roof that is not even hers, that she is more than a bit unhappy.

I know that some people are just impatient and can't stick it out in a marriage--and they want to throw in the towel at even the hint of a problem. But you must remember that a marriage is a partnership--and the point-of-view of the other party must be considered and compromises made.

Did he promise to sponsor her brother before she immigrated to the USA? Did he promise her a house of her own? I am sure she is very insecure right now--and so she wants to see all his financial statements and what not to be assured he can afford her and what he may have promised.

I just think its very premature to seek a divorce at this point. I would move out from under his mommy's roof and get his own place with his wife, and get her learning english, a job, etc. And seek family conseling first and then if that does not work out seek a divorce--but it is not obvious to me that his wife is using him for a green card etc.

Yeah there seems to be a disconnect between DoS/HLS and SSA. The SSN card never seems to be applied for. More often than not it seems people have to go and apply in person. But wait until you have the Green Card at least. And take your passport with you. when you go to apply for the SSN card.

Um my wife's Green Card arrived like within 3 weeks.

I would try and see a marriage counselor before you rush off to the divorce lawyer. Also I would suggest moving out of your Mom's and get your wife a job or other hobby.

Also what type of visa were you going to apply for to sponsor her brother? As far as I have read only a parent can sponsor a child and/or a child can sponsor a parent--but siblings cannot sponsor siblings. I have never heard of such a visa--unless I am missing something. Of course could be a work visa or student visa.

lol.. the reason of this thread (besides of my boredom) is to acknowledge latinos (or from latin descent).. and dis wannabe latinos....not about hotness.. so u can talk about guys too..

so.. to get a honor designated by el presidente.. the candidates have to

come from a latino family

speak spanish or know a little bit (no ugly pocho ####### like cumbia kings)

not be overhyped by the media lawl..

thats why Alexis Bledel is an honorary one, know she looks white yeah.. but her mom's mexican.. her first language was spanish until elementary school.. so thats a honor there

Her mother, Nanette, is Mexican. Her father, Martin, is Argentinian. I guess if both your parents are Latinos that is pretty much honorary. As far as being white looking--I dunno how it is in mexico--but in South America I have seen a lot of very white (European) looking Latinas--especially from Argentina. I am sure there are a few in Mexico as well.

(AP) Colombian-American singer Soraya, who won a Latin Grammy for best female album in 2004 and worked to educate Hispanic women about breast cancer, died Wednesday after battling the disease. She was 37.

She died in a Miami hospital, said Lorena Oriani, a spokeswoman for her record label, EMI Latin.

She was born in New Jersey to Colombian parents in 1969 and was found to have breast cancer in 2000.

Her greatest hits were “Solo Por Ti” and “Casi,” both released in 2003 on the album “Soraya.” She was well known for integrating cumbia and flamenco music with her own style of pop-rock.

Besides her Latin Grammy in 2004, she won a Billboard Latin Music Spirit of Hope award that year. In 2005 she was nominated for a Latin Grammy for female pop vocal album for “El Otro Lado De Mi.”

In a letter posted on her Web site Tuesday in Spanish, she wrote to her fans about her battle with cancer. She said she was sure her life was ending.

“I have not lost this battle, because I know the fight was not in vain,” she said. “Instead, it will help end a larger battle, which is early detection to prevent this terrible disease.”

Soraya's mother, grandmother and an aunt died of breast cancer, which encouraged her to inform Hispanic women about the disease. She joined the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and traveled all over Latin America to inform women about early breast cancer detection.

Soraya recorded “Por Ser Quien Soy” (“For Being Who I Am”), a song that reflects her experience with the disease.

CBS NEWS

Even if you do not speak spanish (some of her songs are in English) but anyway Soraya's musical talent is all the equal to Shakira. Soraya has a more mature sound like Sarah McLachlan. I would recommend her albums, they are really beautiful.

Finally I have waited all day for the news media to report this story, and finally here at the 11th hour one of my local newscast reports this story.

I guess my biggest problem about this "Nuestra Anthem" is that its words are very different from the actual anthem. Look at the translation from the spanish back to english--its a different song. And then the fact its called "Nuestra" and not "Todos." Its meant to further marginalize and dissimilate the Hispanic spanish speaking peoples from the rest of the peoples in the USA.

As far as the actual anthem representing America--it does, it was written by an American who was being held prisoner by foreign invaders (British), where he was forced to see the relentless bombardment of an American fort. The war of 1812 where the British burned down Washington DC--thus creating the White House--since the charred stone could only be painted white to hide the scorching. I think the song is very appropriate in representing the USA.

Illegal foreign invaders taking over our country--taking over the streets in mass in our cities--threatening us with economic boycotts--forcing us to accept their language--plundering our economy--etc. But our flag is still there... Despite the invasion and raping and pillaging of this great land.

With the 2000 census the number of Hispanic/Latin peoples out numbered the number of African-American/Black peoples in this country, and thus started the Democrats and Republicans looking to get this new majority minority in their respective camps. The 2010 census the jump is said to be very substancial and then imagine all the illegal Hispanic/Latin aliens being given amnesty--you see where this is going--its about votes and watering down the swing vote of the African-Americans.

I could see the cost running that high. Think of it this way 95% of all cases never see a day in court. They are pleaded to guilty pleas, etc. Now think of 12 million or more people faced with Deportation--I don't see where 95% of them would plead to waive their day in court and be deported without a hearing etc.

The cost would be substantial. If you are deporting/denying entry to someone at the border, there is no requirement for due process. (US Constitution does not apply at borders).

On the other hand, if you are arrested or detained in the US, the right to habeus corpus should exist (right to be brought before a judge within 72 hours). Lincoln suspended this right, supreme court ruled it unconstitutional. Bush has played around with suspending it as well, though the legality of this is still suspect.

Ultimately, it is still necessary to PROVE that someone is here illegally. I have family members with no documentation proving their US citizenship. (Born here, no birth certificate from when city hall burned down 70 years ago..)

And how do you find these 12 million people in the first place? Search every house?

My great grandmother was born in Canada. When she died, she had no proof that she was here legally... (She came here in 1897, I saw her birth certificate) Never got a green card. What would you do with people like her?

Most US Citizens don't carry around proof of their legal status. Therefore, I don't think it is reasonable to deport people solely based on their failure to produce documentation.

The most common way to verify citizenship is SSN checks. Do you trust that these records are correct? While I was in the Air Force, my SSN was wrong. (Typical goverment paperwork screwup.) I'm sure the error with mine was not the only mistake ever made. Not all citizens have SSNs. Do you deport them?

Ultimately, any attempt to deport large numbers of illegal aliens will result in some citizens and legal residents being detained or deported. The only way to prevent this would be to allow suspected illegals some sort of appeal. This will be expensive.

The likelihood of a citizen actually being deported is slim to none. When you actually are arrested and taken into deportation proceedings, one of the first things they do is determine your country of citizenship. If let's say Mexico's consulate says you're not Mexican, they can't very well send you there.

It might be a slim likelihood--but it has happened historically and does happen today still.

Democratic state Sen. Joe Dunn, a self-described "Irish

white guy from Minnesota" who sponsored the state bill,

is now pushing a measure to require students be taught

about the 1930s emigration. He says as many as 2

million people of Mexican ancestry were coerced into

leaving, 60% of them U.S. citizens. -- SOURCE USA TODAY

Yeah didn't show my signature before, so here it is for the reference.

am i missing something? when did english stop being the primary language in this country? i know that sounds harsh but i feel if you live in a country for good.. no matter what country... you need to learn that country's language and adapt.. not make everyone else adapt to you

uh....what happened to being bi-lingual?

An English-speaking American artist (Wyclef Jean) contributed to that song. And I don't see the song as an attempt to make anyone adapt to anything...it's their way of saying "we love this country too!"

Miss Liss Are you sure he is an english-speaking American? I always thought he was Haitian--and a quick google search reveals such. Also on the radio they said the song was recorded in the UK.

Wyclef Jean: Date of birth 17 October 1972 (Location) La Plaine, Haiti

Also for the record the United States of America does not have an Official Language. There is not any Federal law that states that English is the official language of this great land. You might find local state, city and county zone ordanances, and regulations that state official documents or informational signs must be in English. But you also find laws that state items must be in any other language that you or your clients are fluent. See my Signature for an example.

I could see the cost running that high. Think of it this way 95% of all cases never see a day in court. They are pleaded to guilty pleas, etc. Now think of 12 million or more people faced with Deportation--I don't see where 95% of them would plead to waive their day in court and be deported without a hearing etc. So yeah when you add in the pay for Lawyers--as many of these illegal aliens will need government paid representation and then the lawyers on the INS side plus investigation, court cost, temporary housing or detainment, food, housing , medical, and transportation back to their original country, plus added appeals delays and what not--40K might be an understatement of the actual price to deport someone.

If I wanted to hear Joe Cocker sing then I would download or buy a Joe Cocker CD. That is the problem with Taylor he is a pretty much a cover artist. He does good and not so good imitations of Elvis, Pee Wee Herman, Joe Cocker and others. But that's all I see with Taylor is an imitation of someone real.

Chris, Katherine and Paris I do not see imitations--I see someone genuine--Look at the video of Chris singing versus Taylor singing and you will see that Taylor is acting and imitating whereas Chris, Katherine and Paris actually feel the emotion of the songs they are singing.

Taylor is entertaining--but like Simon says--so are Piano Lounge singers at the Holiday Inn.

Paris is a better singer than Elliott and Taylor combined.

I think Taylor and Elliott were in the middle not the top vote getters.

Why doesn't medical insurance pay for Prenatal Vitamins???

Let her stay in the USA but put her in Jail for 6 months for Lying to a Federal Agent.

Bush is a genius he and Cheney were able to convince 3,000 plus people to conspire 9/11 in total secrecy and then convince the 3,000 plus people to go in to the witness protection program all in the span of less than 8 months. Of course the bigger genius is how these two were able to convince only all the Democrats in two counties in Florida to vote multiple times for all candidates but Democrats. Man they will go down as the most cunning, intelligent, and ballsy presidents in all time!

Yes It does suck and the service you get just makes the problem even that much more of a BS ripoff!

Publix Grocery Store sells Inca Cola.

Walmart and Publix sell panetón.

I am not going to read the cat fight post--but instead I will comment on the original post of this thread.

Yeah Western Union and Banks charge too much, plus you have a federal tax when wire money overseas. Also such transaction are generating a file with the Patriot Act police--with that said.

What I ended up doing was starting a separate bank account for my wife and her family overseas. When we have extra cash we deposit our money in that account. My Mother-In-Law has the Visa/Debit card and she can withdraw the money from an ATM or Point-of-Purchase cash back register overseas. Depending on the department store, vendor, and brand/Bank ATM the fees vary for each transaction. But the fees for withdrawing money from an ATM are way Lower than what Western Union or a Bank Wire Transfer charges. Additionally an ATM is open 24 hours a day--whereas the Western Union and Bank branches are open 9 to 5 on normal business days.

I haven't read any of the post regarding the Legally-Challenged Alternative-Nationality protest against the proposed new state and federal laws concerning this group of fellow humans.

However here are my observations:

1) I find it troubling that Hundreds of Thousands of Non-Citizens/Residents in mass display the Flag of another Nation in our city streets.

3) But why is it that Hundreds of Millions of US Citizens/Residents are nationalistic only on 4th of July, Flag Day, Professional Ball Games, Patriot Day, Memorial Day, or Relative's Military Funeral?

2) I find it very encouraging that Hundres of Thousands of Non-Citizens/Residents in mass come together to protest new laws that would possibly lessen the rights and privileges this group enjoys.

3) Where were the Hundreds of Millions of US Citizens/Residents when the Patriot Act and various other laws were passed without much debate?

hmm

It is really funny how certain people on this website--and in life are very willing to believe in whatever crazy conspiracy theory--yet they will fully accept or discount other ideas.

For example discount that God exist yet accept the Godlike conspiracy of the largest, most incoherent, inept government in recent history. Or discount that creation is even possible yet whole hardly accept the theory of Darwin.

Logic, fact, and emotions have been confused about and in many of these theories and ideas proposed on the internet--its really interesting how something posted on the web seems to garner more credence than mainstream media or scholarly articles or reports. Granted I think the full evidence and documentation about 9/11 should be released--but this is not done frequently at the behest of the surviving family members.