What's Da Buzz?

One of the current hot political topics in the USA for the past couple of years has been immigration or immigration reform. But this topic is loaded with double talk and clouded meanings of words so it is often difficult to understand who is on what side of the topic.

The core of the issue comes from many millions of illegal immigrants who have either overstayed their visas or illegally crossed the border. The vast majority of the concern comes from those who have illegally crossed the USA border with Mexico. Now how does this impact Filipinos? The media and politicians get the public talking in large terms grouping all immigrants whether they are legal or illegal together.

This is where it gets tricky to follow. Those who are opposed to illegal immigration are now called anti-immigration, but those for the protection of illegal immigrants call themselves pro-immigration. So any Filipino or Phil-Am couple speaking up for following the proper immigration laws would be anti-immigration even though you are going through the immigration process.

Not too long ago the current Presidential nominee Sen. John McCain had tried to get a bill pushed through Congress that would have redefined immigration. Instead of being able to bring your mother or father here, only those who have valued skills would be allowed in. On top of this, the millions of illegal immigrants would be permitted to become legal immigrants effectively clogging the immigration system preventing the timely processing of those who want to follow the laws the right way. This Federal Reform was defeated but now some states are trying to enact their own form of immigration laws.

One such proposed law is found in Arizona where only those who could prove they already have US citizenship would be allowed to marry. How they would get the State law to mesh with the Federal Immigration law covering Fiancée visas would be a mess.

So in this election year and current political climate in the USA, politicians are making knee-jerk reactions that will complicate issues for citizens and those wanting to follow the law. This messed up political issue will require much closer communication with a potential fiancé on the attitude of the state they live in and potentially complicating laws you may need to deal with. It would be miserable to go through the immigration process, fly here only to find you can’t get married.

What have you found out about this?

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