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As are naturalization applications.
As an immigration lawyer, I have noticed about a 200% increase in lawful permanent resident aliens consulting me about naturalization since Donald Trump's anti-Mexican rants that launched his political campaign last year. As Trump did better and better in the polls, the rates of consultations (and applications) have continued to rise, with a massive spike in May that is just tapering off now.
The reason? Immigrants, particularly Muslims and Mexicans, want to do their part to keep this racist, xenophobic hate-monger out of office. My only regret is that while a well-prepared and documented naturalization application takes about four months to approve, people applying now have probably missed the window to register to vote in the 2016 election.
I'll say one thing though, most of these new citizens (a record year according to USCIS) are very eager to vote, and very few will be voting for Donald Trump.
As an immigration lawyer, I have noticed about a 200% increase in lawful permanent resident aliens consulting me about naturalization since Donald Trump's anti-Mexican rants that launched his political campaign last year. As Trump did better and better in the polls, the rates of consultations (and applications) have continued to rise, with a massive spike in May that is just tapering off now.
The reason? Immigrants, particularly Muslims and Mexicans, want to do their part to keep this racist, xenophobic hate-monger out of office. My only regret is that while a well-prepared and documented naturalization application takes about four months to approve, people applying now have probably missed the window to register to vote in the 2016 election.
I'll say one thing though, most of these new citizens (a record year according to USCIS) are very eager to vote, and very few will be voting for Donald Trump.
Muslim voter registration up, group says
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You have no proof he is racist or any of those colorful names. For a professional, you sound like a thug.
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SGT Brian Wall
LTC (Join to see) - So a judge who is a legal advisor for an anti-American Latino group called LA Raza. So yes he is right for calling out a bias ness and the judge should recuse himself due to conflict of interest. When it comes to Obama ask yourself this why is he so adamant about keeping his records sealed. He doesn't want to ban all Muslims. He wants to ensure that they are fully vetted before allowing them into the country especially when they come from countries that are heavily involved in terrorism activity. Describing the illegals as rapist and murderer was a bit overkill but I see where he is coming from due to the fact that they commit more crimes typically theft and dui. When have you heard Obama defend the Christian religion. Hell at the prayer breakfast he badmouthed the Christian religion.
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Col Rebecca Lorraine
How many times do you need to hear him say we need to close our borders to all Muslims, and make all ileagal aliens leave regardless of how long they have lived in America or their natural born children who are American citizens. He is on record saying things about women, about the only people who will happily vote for him are white men. He has lost the edge with even whites to Hillary, due to his behavior.
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SGT Roberto Mendoza-Diaz
Col Rebecca Lorraine - I'm a man, non-white, and Hispanic, who already voted for Trump, so your point is invalid.... NEXT???
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I think you'd be surprised at the number of legal immigrants who are not necessarily pro Trump, but anti-Hillary. And anti-Hillary is the best thing for our country.
I think you'd be surprised at the number of legal immigrants who are not necessarily pro Trump, but anti-Hillary. And anti-Hillary is the best thing for our country.
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PO1 John Miller
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How many stories have come out saying that those Americans asked for additional security measures, and how many service members have stated they were waiting for the order to go support Benghazi? But those orders never came and the measures were never approved. But yeah, keep on drinking that Hillary Kool-Aid.
How many stories have come out saying that those Americans asked for additional security measures, and how many service members have stated they were waiting for the order to go support Benghazi? But those orders never came and the measures were never approved. But yeah, keep on drinking that Hillary Kool-Aid.
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PO1 John Miller - The ONLY assistance that could have reached the area in time were fighter jets, which are great for killing dozens or more civilians, but rather poor at rescues.
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PO1 John Miller - Oh, and welcome to my low-information right-wing block list, reserved for those who equate Fox, Breitbart and Limbaugh with real journalism.
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PO1 John Miller
Typical Liberal Rally Pointer. "I don't like what you have to say so I'm going to block you..." You're all for fair and equal treatment until a Conservative has a different opinion/as long as people agree with you.
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Mr. Fishkin,
I do not believe what you said is incorrect. On the other hand, I am willing to accept any immigrant to our country, regardless of origin; provided they want to be Americans. Not Mexican-Americans or South African Americans, but Americans.
I enjoy learning about other's cultures (particularly their food, I need to run more...). However, in my opinion, if you want to come to America, you must act like an American.
I do not believe what you said is incorrect. On the other hand, I am willing to accept any immigrant to our country, regardless of origin; provided they want to be Americans. Not Mexican-Americans or South African Americans, but Americans.
I enjoy learning about other's cultures (particularly their food, I need to run more...). However, in my opinion, if you want to come to America, you must act like an American.
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CW2 Shawn Stevenson
LTC (Join to see) - Interesting fact: Statistics show that only 1 out of 3 native born Americans over the age of 21 can pass a citizenship test.
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CW3 Brian Lund
Mr. Stevenson, I do not know about your wife's cooking skills and will not comment on them (don't want to be hunted down and beaten)
From what you said, I agree that your wife is an excellent American and a great person. At the same time, all I'm asking of an immigrant is to appreciate their luck, skill, or whatever in getting to the US. Not everyone can make it to the US; appreciate what you have and who you now are. Also appreciate that you are no longer in your home country. I will always appreciate and value different perspectives and thoughts. At the same time, do not try to make my country into the one you left.
From what you said, I agree that your wife is an excellent American and a great person. At the same time, all I'm asking of an immigrant is to appreciate their luck, skill, or whatever in getting to the US. Not everyone can make it to the US; appreciate what you have and who you now are. Also appreciate that you are no longer in your home country. I will always appreciate and value different perspectives and thoughts. At the same time, do not try to make my country into the one you left.
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If naturalization requires an English test, why are ballots printed in multiple languages, fish? Why should a non-citizen who may not have the best interests of the US at heart be allowed to vote, fish?
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CW3 Brian Lund
Acting like an American means you put America and her future first. You do the best you can to make America better. You do not try to make America like what you once knew. After all, you left that country for a reason, correct?
Perhaps, this is the wrong forum to express my point. Everyone of us here is an American. Through our service, we have all met people who are more willing , capable and deserving to be an American than some of our own citizens.
An American is an American first. Then one shares with us your culture. Many immigrants identify themselves as citizens of their native country first and Americans second
Perhaps, this is the wrong forum to express my point. Everyone of us here is an American. Through our service, we have all met people who are more willing , capable and deserving to be an American than some of our own citizens.
An American is an American first. Then one shares with us your culture. Many immigrants identify themselves as citizens of their native country first and Americans second
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