SOBS?

[Ray]

Now that the HSA (Homeland Security Act) has passed, the days of INS (Immigration and Naturalization Service) are numbered. I guess we will soon be writing our checks to the BCIS (Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services). And if someone goes TNT (Tago Ng Tago), they can be deported by the BBS (Bureau of Border Security). Also, the DHS (Dept of Homeland Security) will oversee the issuance of all visas, which should be interesting. And the CISO (Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman) is going to figure out how to fix all the current mess at INS (Immigration and Naturalization Service).

I really don’t know what all of this means, but with most of the same people in there, I imagine that we’ll be seeing more of the SOBS (Same Old Bull Sheett) for a while at least.

Ray

[Dave H]

... in response to SOBS?, posted by Ray on Nov 20, 2002

Hi Ray,

Sounds confusing to me! But, we're probably less confused about what should be done than the people running immigration. LOL Go after the illegals!!!

We were down at Miami INS this week for AOS (no problems). The immigration officer looked through all of our documents and seemed happy that everything was in order, then said "congratulations!" She told us some of the horror stories she deals with on a daily basis...people marrying someone other than the person who petitioned them, etc. Then she sat back, relaxed and looked through our photo album and scrapbook again. The immigration officer (Puerto Rican) was very interested in Philippines, as she usually deals with Latin Americans. Haitians go to another facility. She  really seemed to enjoy her time with us. When we left, I could see why. At least a quarter of the people brought their lawyers, along with 3-4 generations of family members. One fat lady was demanding in Spanish that she be seen "ahora mismo! (right now), since she didn't have all day and it was almost lunch time. I didn't see any goats or chickens. However, we stopped at a nearbye McDonalds and saw a couple enjoying lunch with their son and dog in one of booths. We decided to pass and eat at home.

Dave H.

[Jeff S]

... in response to For a while..., posted by Dave H on Nov 21, 2002

Me in a suit & tie, Mariko in a nice dress, heels, jewlery, and Louis Vitton purse at the downtown INS office in Los Angeles for our two year permanent interview. 99% of the office was filled with Mexicans, some with Lawyers, nearly all with several generations of relatives and a herd of ill behaved kids, most dressed ready to pick strawberrys, all yammering loudly in Spanish while eating. Our interview lasted about 2 minutes when the Officer asked to see her driver's license and she showed him her wallet. Of course it had her married surname on it and in there were a number of credit cards, Costco, AAA & other membership cards displayed in there with the same name. The officer pulled out a recipt from her wallet. It was from Eagleson's Big & Tall stores for a couple of suits, shirts & ties - not too popular a shop for most Japanese. He said "thank you" and that was it.
- Jeff

[SteveB]

... in response to For a while..., posted by Dave H on Nov 21, 2002

Happy to hear your AOS went smooth, Juliet received her green card last week,,now we get a 2 year reprieve...We are talking about going to Florida next march??Maybe we can buy a live chicken for the girls?
Later

[Dave H]

... in response to Congrats!, posted by SteveB on Nov 21, 2002

Hi Steve,

Thanks! Congrats to both of you also! I wonder what agency we will be dealing with in two years?

March sounds good, but no fish heads! LOL

Dave H.

[Ray]

... in response to For a while..., posted by Dave H on Nov 21, 2002

Glad to hear that someone had a painless AOS. There have been some real messy ones reported recently on the other board.

McDogalds? Was the dog having a Happy Meal? Or was the family eating the dog? ROFLMAO!

Ray

[Dave H]

... in response to Congratulations!, posted by Ray on Nov 21, 2002

Thanks Ray,

I wonder how Tito Matt's AOS went?

Maybe the family at McDonalds were fattening up the dog for the holidays. :-O  It was eating French fries and a McChicken sandwich. I always see the back door open every time I go to the Chinese restaurant. It makes you wonder if those rumors are true. The pepper steak has been tasting a little strange lately and I find myself lifting my leg when I pee. ;o)))

Dave H.

[SteveB]

... in response to McDogalds, posted by Dave H on Nov 21, 2002

You deserve a bark todayyyyyyy,,,at McDogalds

[Dave H]

... in response to Re: McDogalds, posted by SteveB on Nov 21, 2002

N/T

[valuedcustomer]

... in response to Ruff ruff! :oP  (n/t), posted by Dave H on Nov 21, 2002

I'm a little confused by this whole thread.  I have heard of dogs being a delicacy of the Oriental Culinary Arts, but in Mexico they eat mostly chicken and beef.

[Dave H]

... in response to ?, posted by valuedcustomer on Nov 26, 2002

Hi valuedcustomer,

My wife and I stopped at a Miami (los Estados Unidos de América) McDonalds last week. While standing in line, we saw a Hispanic family sitting in a booth with their dog, eating lunch. The dog was eating a McChicken sandwich and fries. None of the employees seemed to mind. Several even petted it on their way back to the kitchen, from the restroom. My wife and I didn't stick around to see if the dog was having an apple pie or icecream for dessert. 8oP

I haven't heard of Hispanics eating dog...manatee (sea cow) and porpoise, yes. The Spanish used to call manatee "sea beef" and it was classified as a "fish" by the Spanish Catholic Church. I know oldtimers who used to enjoy eating both.

Dave H.

[NOX1967]

... in response to SOBS?, posted by Ray on Nov 20, 2002

It's going to take some time for them to set this whole thing up. I'm glad I should be able to get my things done through the old system first.
Frankly, I'm a little frightened by how this process will be altered if people like the John Ashcroft Gestapo get involved.
Ron

[Ray]

... in response to Re: SOBS?, posted by NOX1967 on Nov 20, 2002

So, I take it that you would rather have Janet Reno back? ROFL! You can sleep easy because the Attorney General will not be in charge of the new BCIS.

Under the new law, they have up to a year to implement everything, but I have a feeling that things will move quickly now that bozo-brain Tom Daschle will be out of the way :-)

Ray

[NOX1967]

... in response to Gestapo?, posted by Ray on Nov 20, 2002

hmmm, Have Janet Reno back or keep Ashcroft?

Isn't that a  bit like asking if you prefer
Stalin or Hitler? lol

[Bob S]

... in response to SOBS?, posted by Ray on Nov 20, 2002

Though the titles may have changed, you know it's the same ol' SOBs (Sons of Beeches) still running things.

When I'm ready to bring back my own little geisha, will the process be more streamlined or more complex than the last time I imported a gal 3 years ago.  GEE, I WONDER...
-)