It's Biometrics time!

[Danno 1,228]

This up coming Thursday we are scheduled to go get the Biometrics done.

It took me forever to get the AOS filed but, I finally got that done and as always, I am taking this learning experience, one step at a time.

What exactly happens at bimetrics, ..finger prints?

Whats the next step, an interview?

Everything is going great between us, I can't say we never bump heads but, it never amounts to anything.

She is making friends with a few local Russian ladies, in fact we have a picnic to go to this weekend.

I would post more pics but this site only allows a minimal.

Danny

[payxibka 10,045]

This up coming Thursday we are scheduled to go get the Biometrics done.

It took me forever to get the AOS filed but, I finally got that done and as always, I am taking this learning experience, one step at a time.

What exactly happens at bimetrics, ..finger prints?

Whats the next step, an interview?

Everything is going great between us, I can't say we never bump heads but, it never amounts to anything.

She is making friends with a few local Russian ladies, in fact we have a picnic to go to this weekend.

I would post more pics but this site only allows a minimal.

Danny

1) fingerprints & photo

2) maybe... a 50/50 chance of interview or not...

[1HappyGuy 45]

Fingerprints and photo. This goes on the green card so, make sure everyone is photo ready. Make sure you leave cell phones, cameras, bombs, knives and guns in the car.

The interview will be in a couple of months, most likely. If you go well prepared, then your chances are great they won't ask you much at the interview. So spend your time doing stuff together and try to have any kind of documentation of the two of you as a couple.

This process is certainly eye opening. As a citizen, I had no idea how much it takes to get here legally. It's no wonder that those that can sneak in, do. But it is all worth it having the knowledge and peace of mind that everyone is here legally.

[Danno 1,228]

Thanks for the input guys.

As I read the notice giving the time, date and place to do the biometrics, I am amused at the clause which says something like,

"if you are not present at the appointed time and place.... we will assume you lost interest in adjusting status and we will promptly Shi_t-can your paperwork."

[slim 1,525]

This process is certainly eye opening. As a citizen, I had no idea how much it takes to get here legally.

I've been thinking more and more about citizenship, what it means to be American - and especially after this process - I'm amazed we allow people to be citizens simply by birth. There really should be some kind of requirement for those born here to retain full citizenship status. Immigrants have to jump through so many hoops, and yet we have so many citizens by birth that are unwilling to do anything to contribute to making America better.

I honestly have a lot of respect for those immigrants who have come here, jumped through all the hoops, and have led productive lives and lived "the American Dream" whether they've become citizens or not. To me, those are more "Americans" than some of the folks running around here claiming to be Americans simply because they were born here.

"if you are not present at the appointed time and place.... we will assume you lost interest in adjusting status and we will promptly Shi_t-can your paperwork."

This should be on every government form.

However the reverse is true as well... "if you do not process my request for K-1 visa for my fiancee in 90 days or less, I will promptly stop paying my taxes and use that money to bring her here without your approval."

Kind of like the direct-connect commercial where the firemen are running the Senate..... "hey guys, all this paperwork that says we need clean water. Do we need clean water?.......'yeah'.... Easiest job I ever had."

[Danno 1,228]

This process is certainly eye opening. As a citizen, I had no idea how much it takes to get here legally.

I've been thinking more and more about citizenship, what it means to be American - and especially after this process - I'm amazed we allow people to be citizens simply by birth. There really should be some kind of requirement for those born here to retain full citizenship status. Immigrants have to jump through so many hoops, and yet we have so many citizens by birth that are unwilling to do anything to contribute to making America better.

I honestly have a lot of respect for those immigrants who have come here, jumped through all the hoops, and have led productive lives and lived "the American Dream" whether they've become citizens or not. To me, those are more "Americans" than some of the folks running around here claiming to be Americans simply because they were born here.

"if you are not present at the appointed time and place.... we will assume you lost interest in adjusting status and we will promptly Shi_t-can your paperwork."

This should be on every government form.

However the reverse is true as well... "if you do not process my request for K-1 visa for my fiancee in 90 days or less, I will promptly stop paying my taxes and use that money to bring her here without your approval."

Kind of like the direct-connect commercial where the firemen are running the Senate..... "hey guys, all this paperwork that says we need clean water. Do we need clean water?.......'yeah'.... Easiest job I ever had."

Speaking of foreigners and citizens..

My wife is stunned by a few things about Russian people over here.

one is, how they complain about everything. She thinks most are 100% here only to get what they can from the USA.

Since the Economy is tanking she says many talk about moving to another country, I don't know if these people are citizens or residents here on visa, but it's really surprising.

We were at a picnic this weekend with a bunch of.... you guessed it Russians. She said a number of them badgered her about going from St. Pet to NC. They told her she is crazy.

My wife tried to explain she always enjoyed life at *Dacha more than the city but it would not sink in.

(*You know how almost every place is the USA is a "Dacha" to them.)

[slim 1,525]

...... while sitting in a green pasture I can't help but notice the grass greener on the far hillside.....

[akdiver 3]

She thinks most are 100% here only to get what they can from the USA.

It's the only reason why I am here - and I was born here.

Since the Economy is tanking she says many talk about moving to another country

Seems reasonable to me. I'm only here as long as it is economically and politically reasonable for me to do so.

I agree that citizenship by birth should be eliminated. You should only be born a citizen if you are the child of one or more people who are citizens. No more anchor babies!!!

[akdiver 3]

I agree that citizenship by birth should be eliminated. You should only be born a citizen if you are the child of one or more people who are citizens. No more anchor babies!!! Even better, to gain citizenship, even if born of two parents who are citizens, you should be required to perform public service of some kind. Military, civil, or otherwise. The more useful the service, the faster the path to citizenship. For example:

-any unspecified occupation: after claiming $300,000 (PLUS the running total of any welfare or "assistance" you have received) in US-based income, after age 18 and paying tax on that income

-military: citizenship in 2 years of service

-public school teacher: 4 years

-earning a b.s. degree: take $50K off the income requirement

-earning a m.s. degree: take $75K off the income requirement

-earning a phd or medical degree: take $100K off the income requirement

-earning a j.d.: no credit, sorry you lousy #######, pay up!!

-convicted of a misdemenour: add 5 years to citizenship requirement

-convicted of a felony: add 10 years to citizenship requirement

Just a sample schedule - but I think you get the idea.

Edited October 29, 2008 by akdiver

[slim 1,525]

I agree that citizenship by birth should be eliminated. You should only be born a citizen if you are the child of one or more people who are citizens. No more anchor babies!!! Even better, to gain citizenship, even if born of two parents who are citizens, you should be required to perform public service of some kind. Military, civil, or otherwise. The more useful the service, the faster the path to citizenship. For example:

-any unspecified occupation: after claiming $300,000 (PLUS the running total of any welfare or "assistance" you have received) in US-based income, after age 18 and paying tax on that income

-military: citizenship in 2 years of service

-public school teacher: 4 years

-earning a b.s. degree: take $50K off the income requirement

-earning a m.s. degree: take $75K off the income requirement

-earning a phd or medical degree: take $100K off the income requirement

-earning a j.d.: no credit, sorry you lousy #######, pay up!!

-convicted of a misdemenour: add 5 years to citizenship requirement

-convicted of a felony: add 10 years to citizenship requirement

Just a sample schedule - but I think you get the idea.

Hey! That's not fair! You mean I gotta work to get my citizenship?

...and that's why I like it!

[Satellite 1]

I agree that citizenship by birth should be eliminated. You should only be born a citizen if you are the child of one or more people who are citizens. No more anchor babies!!! Even better, to gain citizenship, even if born of two parents who are citizens, you should be required to perform public service of some kind. Military, civil, or otherwise. The more useful the service, the faster the path to citizenship.

It's been tried in Germany. It doesn't work. You basically get a class of second class citizens. For example there were third generation turks born in Germany who had no citizenship, rights, etc... You would essentially create the same mess here.

[akdiver 3]

I agree that citizenship by birth should be eliminated. You should only be born a citizen if you are the child of one or more people who are citizens. No more anchor babies!!! Even better, to gain citizenship, even if born of two parents who are citizens, you should be required to perform public service of some kind. Military, civil, or otherwise. The more useful the service, the faster the path to citizenship.

It's been tried in Germany. It doesn't work. You basically get a class of second class citizens. For example there were third generation turks born in Germany who had no citizenship, rights, etc... You would essentially create the same mess here.

I've got no problem with that. If you want to move up to first class, get a job, make money, and pay taxes. Alternatively, serve some time in the military and you get the express train to citizenship. Either way, your citizenship destiny is in your own hands. Edited October 30, 2008 by akdiver

[Danno 1,228]

I agree that citizenship by birth should be eliminated. You should only be born a citizen if you are the child of one or more people who are citizens. No more anchor babies!!! Even better, to gain citizenship, even if born of two parents who are citizens, you should be required to perform public service of some kind. Military, civil, or otherwise. The more useful the service, the faster the path to citizenship.

It's been tried in Germany. It doesn't work. You basically get a class of second class citizens. For example there were third generation turks born in Germany who had no citizenship, rights, etc... You would essentially create the same mess here.

I've got no problem with that. If you want to move up to first class, get a job, make money, and pay taxes. Alternatively, serve some time in the military and you get the express train to citizenship. Either way, your citizenship destiny is in your own hands.

"in your citizenship destiny is in your own hands" OMG

[slim 1,525]

It's been tried in Germany. It doesn't work. You basically get a class of second class citizens. For example there were third generation turks born in Germany who had no citizenship, rights, etc... You would essentially create the same mess here.

It wouldn't be messy if they were shipped off to live on a desert island and left to fend for themselves.

(And then 250 years later they would have a splendid country becaus those willing to work would end up making something of themselves.)

The problem we have with "free help" is it doesn't burden anyone to get off of it. Once we take away the "free help" then they have the survive or die situation they must deal with. That pretty much takes care of itself provided they're separated from the citizens.

[Danno 1,228]

Well the other day, we went down and had our Biometrics done.

Only hitch was my wifes work document had been kicked back due to the form expiring so we will

have to return for that portion of Biometrics (photo I think) later this month.

The place was unbelievably empty, no lines, we were like the only ones there so after we filled out a few forms it only took a few minutes.