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    Harpa Timsah reacted to leroyleviticus in MEGATHREAD- What does a Trump Presidency mean for visas? (merged)   
    The USCIS have the right to revoke naturalization if there is any indication of fraudulent behavior, concealment of material facts or willful misrepresentation during the naturalization process (like engaging in/omitting criminal activity, procuring citizenship through a sham marriage, etc).

    I actually made the effort to look it up, like you said. I couldn't find any statistics that matched exactly what you wrote. This is what the FBI 2015 Hate Crime Statistics report says: "Of the 5,493 known offenders, 48.4 percent were white, 24.3 percent were black or African-American, and race was unknown for 16.2 percent of the offenders. The rest were of various other races."
    I couldn't find any unbiased information on the geographical location of these crimes. Honestly, I don't understand why it matters if any of these crimes happened in "pro-democrat", "republican" or "pastafarian" zones. Just because the majority in a county vote "blue" doesn't mean everyone living there is a "pro-democratic criminal". Correlation can indicate causation but it doesn't imply it.
    I don't know if most hate crimes are hoaxes even if, for example, Breitbart want me to believe that. To be perfectly honest with you, I wish I could believe it but I and everyone else have a moral obligation to be critical of such claims first. Fact is we won't truly know about actual hate crime statistics until the FBI publish their 2016 report next year. Any indication of a hate crime, however, should be taken seriously, regardless of who potentially committed the crime. History should have taught everyone that but it does have an annoying tendency to repeat itself, as cliché-ridden as it sounds.
    I saw the 60 Minutes interview and he did ask people to stop committing hate crimes. But why conduct dirty, divisive politics in the first place if you care so much about hate crimes? The Brexit referendum should have been a first, bitter taste of divisive politics. Trump has said a lot of things but has yet to act on any of them. How is Obama encouraging more riots? And since you used "more" riots, what riots are you specifically referring to?

    Whose lifestyles/religion are you forced to adopt?
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    Harpa Timsah reacted to Dave-n-Oksana in Moving across the United States   
    In that case, I would suggest renting a truck with a car trailer. That will keep your cost down, and depending on the distance you need to travel, may come under your budget.
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    Harpa Timsah got a reaction from jstryker in Fiance had another K1 filed for her 6 months ago. Problem? (split and merge)   
    How is urgent help needed? You have a new girlfriend already?
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    Harpa Timsah got a reaction from Diamond507 in Where would you move?   
    I just knew that in this thread would Texans recommending to move to Texas. Ask yourself: Do you want to move to a state where it is legal to bring a gun to school? And Texas elementary textbooks change history to be more complimentary to the US and Texas, teaching America = good always even when it's not true.
    http://www.reuters.com/article/us-texas-guns-idUSKCN10C2FS
    http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/22/opinion/how-texas-teaches-history.html?_r=0
    Food for thought, since you have a choice.
    I think your approach is sound, though. Good luck! (I'd move closer to family).
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    Harpa Timsah got a reaction from JonasSobieski in Marriage in jeopardy   
    Tampo is destructive to relationships. Don't play games, talk like a grown up.
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    Harpa Timsah got a reaction from FOSSLGRL in Is the UPS driver has a right to yell In your face?   
    You can complain to ups if you want. There is no law against being rude but he might be fired for it. But it sounds like you were impeding him from doing his job. Why wouldn't you want to sign for a package?
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    Harpa Timsah reacted to smilesammich in Veteran Told He's Unwanted at Restaurant   
    those who'd love to see it thrive unnoticed again.
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    Harpa Timsah got a reaction from Dakine10 in One week to nowhere   
    Please don't perpetuate the use of this lazy and inane insult.
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    Harpa Timsah got a reaction from PerditaD in Where would you move?   
    I just knew that in this thread would Texans recommending to move to Texas. Ask yourself: Do you want to move to a state where it is legal to bring a gun to school? And Texas elementary textbooks change history to be more complimentary to the US and Texas, teaching America = good always even when it's not true.
    http://www.reuters.com/article/us-texas-guns-idUSKCN10C2FS
    http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/22/opinion/how-texas-teaches-history.html?_r=0
    Food for thought, since you have a choice.
    I think your approach is sound, though. Good luck! (I'd move closer to family).
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    Harpa Timsah got a reaction from jfgk1987 in Is the UPS driver has a right to yell In your face?   
    You can complain to ups if you want. There is no law against being rude but he might be fired for it. But it sounds like you were impeding him from doing his job. Why wouldn't you want to sign for a package?
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    Harpa Timsah reacted to Gloss in Trump's U - turns   
    From what I've seen, Trump's supporters set the bar pretty low for him. So, it's okay if he doesn't keep his promises even though those promises are the reason why they voted for him.
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    Harpa Timsah reacted to leroyleviticus in MEGATHREAD- What does a Trump Presidency mean for visas? (merged)   
    How ironic, considering his wife allegedly worked as a model on a tourist visa for a while, which - as most of us know - is illegal.
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    Harpa Timsah reacted to Sukie in MEGATHREAD- What does a Trump Presidency mean for visas? (merged)   
    I am a lesbian and I am 60 years old. I have been actively discriminated against all my life - from the church, from business, and by the government. I finally thought I could live out my years in peace - with my and my spouse having the same rights and responsibilities of all legally married couples.
    That could change with the appointment of a conservative Supreme Court Justice. So please do not call me a moron, as the poster below you did.
    We have REAL reasons to be fearful.
    Sukie in NY
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    Harpa Timsah reacted to Sukie in MEGATHREAD- What does a Trump Presidency mean for visas? (merged)   
    I am also a same-sex couple, and I *DO* think we have something to worry about. The first thing that will probably happen is that Trump will appoint people to the Supreme Court who do not believe the Constitution protects us by giving us the right to marry. The result of that will be that the decision of who gets to marry will be returned to the States.
    If you are from New York or California, no big deal. But if you are from Alabama or Arkansas, you have a lot to worry about. Even if you are allowed to stay married, you could still be stripped of rights that are automatically given to married couples.
    The second big fear is that DOMA will be reinstated, which will mean that same-sex couples will not be able to bring their foreign spouses to the US. What this means for MY case is that my spouse, who is Australian, will probably get her 10-year Green Card (we are six months into it already), but that she would not be allowed to become a Citizen.
    If DOMA is reinstated, then no same-sex couples will be allowed to immigrate using a family visa. EB3 dependents will not be allowed to enter the US.
    So same-sex couples SHOULD be frightened out of their wits.
    Interestingly enough, I don't think it will be Trump himself who pushes for any of this - it will be his henchmen and the Tea Party people who will force his hand.
    The K-1 process will slow down. If you are Muslim, the process will slow down. If you are from a country where security issues are rife, your country may appear on a black list.
    If you are a straight couple who will finish the process by March or April next year, you will be fine.
    My opinions.
    Sukie in NY
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    Harpa Timsah got a reaction from Boiler in Getting a B2 Visa for girlfriend   
    All she has is her credibility. Chances are not good, especially if she has never travelled anywhere else.
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    Harpa Timsah reacted to A'n'L in Confused about helping husband with citizenship   
    Divorce him, then he won't be eligible to file based on your marriage.
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    Harpa Timsah got a reaction from EM_Vandaveer in Is the UPS driver has a right to yell In your face?   
    The notice is for when no one answers the door. Or maybe it was filled out wrong. Or maybe it was the type of package that can't be left at the door.
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    Harpa Timsah got a reaction from EM_Vandaveer in Is the UPS driver has a right to yell In your face?   
    You can complain to ups if you want. There is no law against being rude but he might be fired for it. But it sounds like you were impeding him from doing his job. Why wouldn't you want to sign for a package?
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    Harpa Timsah got a reaction from EM_Vandaveer in Marriage in jeopardy   
    He should not swear at you in a fight. You should not shut down. There is no winner in fighting, only compromise.
    Sounds like you guys need to learn to argue productively.
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    Harpa Timsah reacted to lucybelle in MEGATHREAD- What does a Trump Presidency mean for visas? (merged)   
    What a sad and embarrassing time for us US citizens. I'm so sorry it came to this.
    We're currently waiting for my esposo's 10 year green card. In about 5 months we can apply for his citizenship. Once he has that we're already planning on moving back to Costa Rica. I just can't let my years of hard work and thousands of dollars go to waste, he's getting that damn citizenship!!!!
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    Harpa Timsah got a reaction from Boiler in AP Twice! Same reason, different visas   
    Your country does matter. Sorry. 2 years in UK is not long. If you have to go home then you can get a visa from the nearby embassy that handles visas from Libyan citizens.
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    Harpa Timsah got a reaction from C-ma'am in Why are bank statements necessary? K1   
    A large cash deposit might lead to further questions. I know a bank statement doesn't say "money from drug deal - $1000"
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    Harpa Timsah got a reaction from SunflowerSweet in Why are bank statements necessary? K1   
    A large cash deposit might lead to further questions. I know a bank statement doesn't say "money from drug deal - $1000"
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    Harpa Timsah got a reaction from IcezMan_IcezLady in Is the UPS driver has a right to yell In your face?   
    You can complain to ups if you want. There is no law against being rude but he might be fired for it. But it sounds like you were impeding him from doing his job. Why wouldn't you want to sign for a package?
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    Harpa Timsah got a reaction from SunflowerSweet in Is the UPS driver has a right to yell In your face?   
    You can complain to ups if you want. There is no law against being rude but he might be fired for it. But it sounds like you were impeding him from doing his job. Why wouldn't you want to sign for a package?
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