Happy Independence Day to all our American Members & Guests!

On a recent 'Discovery' programme on TV they were discussing this most important..significant event in U.S history......
a question asked by interviewer to an American chap was;
'what do you think life would be like now if America was still part of the United Kingdom?'
The man answered:
For a start we'd have better health system...
Unarmed Policemen.....
A fairer voting system...seat of government styled on the house of Parliament...
This was just one ordinary Americans thoughts...but how many others would see it that way?
P.S. If it was so..would 'tea' now be your national drink?
Or is that too sore a subject?
American cousins...enjoy your special day! ...........elliex

Yes I am with you Ellie, Happy 4th to all our American friends. We lived in New Hampshire for four years, from 85/89, loved it, liked the people we met both Americans and English who were living out there, we made some very good friends who we still keep in touch with and get to visit when we can.
I loved the American way of life, mind you we were out in the sticks, but I loved every minute of our time there.

Happy Fourth from north of the 49th parallel.

'what do you think life would be like now if America was still part of the United Kingdom?'

Much like life north of the 49th, of course! Devoted to peace, order and good government!

Hear, hear showwwy (can't remember how many "w" you have in your name) - but I might question that "good government" part
Happy belated Canada Day for all the Canucks here.
And "Go Portugal Go".

SHOWWWY wrote:Happy Fourth from north of the 49th parallel.

'what do you think life would be like now if America was still part of the United Kingdom?'

Much like life north of the 49th, of course! Devoted to peace, order and good government!

There's something I just don't get, if the USA is such a bad awful place to live then why in the heck are so many people banging on our doors to get in.

Why CB I heard it's because your streets are paved with gold!

I just thought when I posted this topic it would be a bit of light-hearted fun..the programme I quoted was from America...and the answers from an American.....
its only a 'what might have been' subject....
like a play on our TV tonight about what 'Might have happened' if the Nazis had conquered England...thats all
I wasnt knocking the U.S......I am quite a champion of its people....
after all..this country wouldnt be as it is today if it hadnt been for America and its part in ww2...
cant we keep this lighter.....please?
Just spotted SHOWWWYS post!......they used to say the streets of London were paved with gold ......
is that why so many yanks(affectionate term) are coming to live 'here!'

Over paid---over sexed and over here------in PORTUGAL
Bring em on!!!!!!

What are you talking about woman? If you read it properly ellie meant london england not portugal!

Golly Ellie we love you Brits too...I know it's not your fault that you talk kind of funny and drive on the wrong side of the road. But we love you just the same.

SHOWWWY wrote:Why CB I heard it's because your streets are paved with gold!

You got that right SHOWWW...all you have to do is get off your backside and dig for it...golden opportunities that is...

As the song goes,
'All you need is love'......eh countryboy
hope youve had a real nice celebration day.... nite nite ellie
p.s. just seen Will3s post..dig for gold!......is this mining talk?.where are you.....somewhere in the Klondyke (probably spelt that wrong)?

Thanks for the boost on our 4th of July Ellie. We sure need all the good will we can get, as of late we have been getting kicked around quite a bit as you well know.

P.S. Ellie...sorry to say I have no connection with gold mining, the only gold I have are in my teeth. My response to SHOWWWY was only a feeble attempt to use an analogy.

all you have to do is get off your backside and dig for it.

But first, the paper work . . . chapter 1, the "intro" : - )

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The United States Immigration Tutorial

Provided - Courtesy of the American Immigration Center

:: Introduction

The U.S. is a free, democratic and open society. Citizens from around the world are welcome to visit, study, and do business in our country however, following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, there have been changes in US immigration laws. These changes were made to assist our government to better control visitor entry and exit.

The United States Government made a promise to protect the safety of our country's citizens while balancing healthy tourist and legal immigrant policies. Our government will now require additional application forms and security clearances. Visa applications may take longer to process. Immediately after the changes, many applicants experienced delays in processing of their visas. Recently it seems as if there have been improvements in processing visa clearances.

The Two Types of Visa Classification:

* Classification: Nonimmigrant Visas

Temporary in their nature, nonimmigrant visas apply to those who want to enter the USA for a specific yet temporary purpose such as a visit, study or work.

* Classification: Immigrant Visas

Those who successfully apply and are granted an immigrant visa are provided with permanent residency status and are issued a "Green Card"

Which Classification is Right For Me?

When considering traveling to the USA, you should first pick the visa classification that best fits the purpose of your travel. For example; if you will be visiting the USA, then a temporary visitors visa would be your choice. Since temporary is regarded as nonimmigrant, you would select the nonimmigrant visa classification. If you are the spouse of a US Citizen, and you are moving to the USA to unite with your US Citizen husband or wife, then your intentions will be to stay indefinitely in the USA. The Immigrant Visa classification would be the more suited one for this purpose since the nature of your intentions are permanent and not temporary.

Each of the above classifications contains rigid visa categories. For each category there are specific eligibility requirements. The system will work best for you if you can figure out whether you qualify for the any of the eligibility requirements listed under a specific visa category.

Your first step is to identify the visa classification you will be pursuing, i.e.; Immigrant or Nonimmigrant. Once you identified the classification of the visa, you need to identify the category which will be most suited to your needs.

Proceed to >> Nonimmigrant Visas (Temporary Visas) or,

Proceed to >> Immigrant Visas (Permanent/Green Card)

Nice piece of work SHOWWWWWWWWWWY....It looks like you burned the midnight oil on this one...or are you considering moving to the USA.