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Thursday, May 17. 2007
Last week I found out from my friend that my favorite colleague is going to Dubai. At first, I thought that she was only going to stay there for her summer vacation since her whole family is in Dubai. Then I discovered that she will never come back here because she will settle in Dubai with her family. My friend also told me that Mary Joy or MJ is going to Dubai next Sunday. I am saddened by this news. I don't want Mary Joy to leave us.
When I went to the supermarket that day I saw MJ with a plastic bag full of chocolates. I approached and we chatted for awhile. She told me that she's going to make her favorite chocolate dessert that's why she bought chocolate bars. She also narrated her plans to go to Dubai next week. I found out from our conversation that her family had no intention of migrating to Dubai before. But when her father got a high-paying job as an engineer for a telephone company, her parents decided to stay there for good.
Mary Joy told me that Dubai is very beautiful. In fact, you can see a lot of gold jewelries being sold in every street. There are also many job opportunities you can find in Dubai. The application process is fast and easy since Dubai is an open city to foreigners. Before we said our goodbyes to one another, Mary Joy gave me an application form for Dubai in case I want to migrate there.
Monday, May 14. 2007
 Last week, I visited my cousin in his apartment for a tete-a-tete. I want to know what's up with him these days. He's always busy whenever I call him up and when I invite him for lunch or dinner; he always reply no to me. When I visited him I found out why he's so busy. He's going to Qatar in November. I was totally shocked by this announcement since my cousin has no plans to migrate and if he does, he would prefer to go to Canada since his family lives there.
Sunday, May 13. 2007
When my cousin narrated his plans to travel in Qatar, I thought that he was insane and hopeless. Why Qatar? I told him that it's very dangerous and risky to go there because of it's location. It's in the Middle East, right? He corrected me about Qatar's location. He said that it's very far from Lebanon or Israel. He explained to me that he only intends to stay there for a short period of time. He only wants to save money since the job opportunities in Qatar are many. For him, Qatar is an unspoiled island that he has yet to explore.
Saturday, May 12. 2007
My 28-year-old cousin told me that I should go to Qatar too since it offers many opportunities. There are only few tourists there since a lot of people have misconceptions about Qatar. This country is good for businessmen, teachers, and tourists who want to see other things. The salary of most people in Qatar is big as compared to the salary he has in our country. When I asked him, how long will he stay? He said that if he finds Qatar a haven or a place where he truly grows, then he will not go back in our country again.
Friday, May 11. 2007
 I would like to call immigration as the new holocaust of the future. Every time I hear someone speaks of his migration to another country, my heart would sank. Why is it everyone's leaving? I understand that economy is one of the major factor why people opted to go to another country. People go to other countries in search of bright futures when in fact, the economic crisis that my country is experiencing right now is also being experienced by a lot of nations. I couldn't blame these people because lately I've realized that I want to migrate in Africa when I read an article via my dsl broadband internet about migration in Africa.
Thursday, May 10. 2007
Ever since I was a little child, I always want to go to Africa and become a missionary. I would like to volunteer and help little kids. But my mother won't allow me because she said I could get AIDS in Africa. I told her that Africa as the source of AIDS is one of the misconceptions about Africa that should be corrected. I want to go to Africa because I love the wild life nature and the rustic life of the people. I also want to learn their different languages and explore their tribal cultures. Specifically, I want to go to South Africa because the country has a lot of business related opportunities and jobs.
Wednesday, May 9. 2007
When my mother asked me why South Africa? I answered her, "Why not South Africa?" Personally, I want to go to South Africa because it's not been exposed to foreigners yet. A lot of people these days want to go to Canada, United States and New Zealand. I haven't heard anybody yet who said he wants to migrate in South Africa. I've also heard from my friend, who is a business entrepreneur that South Africa is a rich country, culturally and economically speaking. It's a highly urbanized country that has a stable and good economy. I will definitely go to South Africa, play with mother nature and work as a missionary or businessman.
Tuesday, May 8. 2007
Before deciding which country to reside, my lover and I decided that it's best if we search the internet and read some stuff about the migration openings from top countries. These top countries include United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Although we learn a lot of information regarding the migration process and the places to migrate in each countries, we still don't have a clue. My parents suggested that we migrated in Canada since the country is fertile with job opportunities. My mother even said that as long as we have money we can go there. We then decided to buy the bestseller and ultimate immigrant's bible in Canada, Living and Working in Canada: A Survival Handbook by Janet MacDonald to know more about immigration in Canada.
Monday, May 7. 2007
A book is a good way to travel, mentally speaking. It's also a good source and guide before you have a physical travel in your destination. As a preparation to go to Canada, I've read the book of Janet MacDonald regarding immigration. This book contains helpful advices and tips about everything you need to know about Canada. It gives you an idea about the country's mode of living, transportation, job opportunities, media, government, education and health. Even though this book is five hundred pages, I feel that it still lacks many relevant information. I'm not really sure if this book is going to enlighten me or confuse me even more.
Sunday, May 6. 2007
 When I was reading this book, I feel that the author doesn't really know what she's talking about. Her main discussions are purely general Canadian topics and information. It tackles Canada as a whole and not per place. It could have been better if she wrote and divide the book by major cities and provinces. Most of the information here are the author's opinions and views and not facts. It's very difficult to rely to this book, if you're planning to migrate in Canada. This book will only give you a nutshell overview of Canada, which you can find in other websites. In fact, you can search in the internet and print a copy using your latest hp printer. In this way, you can learn more about Canada.
Saturday, May 5. 2007
I remember back in Sunday school it was a teacher from Mexico who told us one parable in the Bible about an employer who picks laborers from the field and pays them their due wage as the day progressed. Basically, the last workers who were hired during the last quarter of the day received the same wage as the ones who were hired in the morning. If the illegal immigrants suffered the same experience here in the US, would they have complained? It seems to me that any wage is better than none, as long as these immigrant laborers get hired.
Friday, May 4. 2007
The Christian teacher from Mexico, the migrating Mexican laborers, and the capitalistic American employers all typify a day at Laguna Beach, California. These illegal immigrants travel to the US on short-term guest visas and look for work as soon as they cross the border. News had it that there will be campaigns and hearings supported by the House Speaker on these security measures. Hispanic Americans were outraged when the House ratified a bill that states illegal immigration is a crime while employing the illegal immigrants is a punishable act.
Thursday, May 3. 2007
 To the Mexicans who come to America for better future, it would be much tougher now. More and more protestors are realizing that the new bill posed another impact on the future's economy. Where random laborers could be found, there a new goldmine could be dug. But the government is fighting back on the influx of illegal foreign immigrants. I doubt that this will discourage them. If there were criteria to become the new American citizens, they would always do their best to get here, even if it means getting paid half less than they would normally be.
Wednesday, May 2. 2007
I have an aunt who lives in New Zealand, almost four years now. She and her family live in Auckland, New Zealand. Originally, my aunt and her family lived in Dubai but since Dubai nowadays is becoming populous, she decided to explore New Zealand. She heard from her churchmate that it's easy to get rich in New Zealand since there are many job opportunities and sources of income. In fact, the government will give you an allowance if you don't have a job yet. This is helpful since migrants don't have money to finance themselves after arriving in new soil. But once you find a job, the government of New Zealand will no longer finance you. It's better if you know someone in New Zealand before you migrate so that you have someone to show you around. New Zealand is a good place to migrate not only because of it's beautiful various weather but of it's opportunities.
Tuesday, May 1. 2007
One of the problems that most migrants face in New Zealand today is the cost of house rentals. My aunt who lived there since 2002 told me that most of their salary are put in the house rent. She told me that the rent is two hundred fifty New Zealand dollars a week. Although her salary is thirty-six New Zealand dollars per hour, she can't save enough money to buy her own house. She even told me that it will take her five to seven years to be able to have sufficient money to buy a simple type of house like her home in Dubai. But that's the drawback of migrating to New Zealand that she has to accept.
Monday, April 30. 2007
One of the benefits of migrants in New Zealand is they can help you finance your children's education if you don't have any means to provide for it. In fact, the youth below eighteen, I think, have their own allowance especially provided by the New Zealand government. Since college education is expensive in New Zealand and requires other fees besides the tuition and lodging, the government offers scholarships and study now, pay later programs. The study now, pay later programs allow students to study in their chosen schools and fields. After finishing their studies and establishing their own careers, they can now pay the government.
Sunday, April 29. 2007
When I was a kid, all I wanted was to become a doctor. Doctors save life, that's why I have always considered them as heroes. Probably because they once saved my life. Until now, I cannot forget when I was diagnosed to have a Type 1 diabetes. Injecting myself with insulin was one of the most traumatic experiences that I have had. Thank you to Dr Smith, a family friend of ours who took care of me when I was sick. A year after, she went to UK and work there. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to thank her in person.
Saturday, April 28. 2007
 Later, I found out from my dad that Dr Smith had to work in the UK because of a better opportunity that awaits her. It was a tough decision for her, and she even asked my mom's advice about it. My mom told her to give it a try. According to her, not all doctors are given an opportunity as big as that. Now, she's considered as one of the best doctors in the hospital. The last time I visited UK, I met her and thanked her for everything she had done for me.
Friday, April 27. 2007
Working abroad is never easy. When I talked to her, Dr Smith said that her first years in UK were lonely and difficult. She had to adjust to a new environment, new people, and new culture. She missed her family and friends very much. Whenever she had problems, she had no one to talk to. She had a problem also with the language difference since most of the people she's working with had British accent. But despite these difficulties, she was able to survive. Indeed, she is a strong woman. According to her, when she retires, she will be back here. Still, she believes that there's no place like home.
Thursday, April 26. 2007
In the US and elsewhere in the world, notary public "lawyers" are a common pseudo-service. My trips in a few third world countries, Latin and Asian alike, have given me an insight about the notaries (public) that offer their services to citizens of their countries wishing to immigrate to the States or Canada. They are pseudo-lawyers. If they offer services, that is because they know an inkling or two about an immigration law. They listen to the news of reformed immigration acts. When they happen to hear about new immigration programs, they grab the ledger and knock doors.
Wednesday, April 25. 2007
A nurse from an Asian country has experienced this sort of immigration scam. She wants to go to Canada because the advertised job vacancies for nurses are overwhelming, while in her own country she could hardly find a job that suits standard compensation rates. Browsing through ads and asking friends, she found available services on immigration to the US, but at exorbitant fees. She also spotted a few more ads that luckily asked only for low fees, in exchange for acquiring a "guest worker" status.
Tuesday, April 24. 2007
Most guest workers come to the US and never go back to their own countries, as their visas require them. When a guest worker, such as the nurse I've mentioned, comes to the US via an immigration "fixer" (the notary public), she simply continues working without the proper permits. Every time the Census people come knocking on the illegal immigrant's door, she hides. Or she has someone legal come around and face the interrogators. This is exactly how the nurse went on with her life in the US, thanks to the scam artist. She almost did not make it, because her money didn't suffice to pay the pseudo-lawyer.
Monday, April 23. 2007
 The United States laws do not discriminate against immigrants. In fact, you can ask anyone who wins the diversity lottery. There are only a few ways to become a legit US citizen, but hundreds of ways to immigrate to the country and live as though you were a legit green cardholder. Thousands of foreign visitors take immigration laws by their hands. In my old neighborhood, in fact, there was a lawyer who offered services to anyone wants to own a green card by increasing the clients' odds to win the diversity lottery. No kidding.
Sunday, April 22. 2007
Immigration works two ways: it either fills up America's already overflowing cup, or gives back something to the immigrant - a livelihood, a new American spouse, or a thriving business right in the center of the US, or even a political position. "Immigrants steal our jobs," I remember one professor from Washington told me. I don't know if this is a bigot's POV, but America benefits from aliens coming into the country. Usually they are Hispanics and Asians who take the low-paying job positions and do the dirty work white collar (and even blue collar) citizens won't do.
Saturday, April 21. 2007
What about immigrants who dare pass applications for candidacy in government positions? In Italy, there was actually a porn star (Cicciolina) who made it to a Parliament position but that's nothing compared to Mimi Miyagi (an Asian porn star who immigrated to Las Vegas) and other applicants in the Nevada elections. They probably had better ideas to improve Nevada than Rep. Jim Gibbons. Does America need more of this well-intentioned immigrant citizens?
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Immigration Service Comments
Wed, 25.10.2006 17:03
I will migrate to England because I have plans to study in London.
Wed, 25.10.2006 17:03
My girlfriend and I will migrate to Dubai because there are many jobs available there.
Fri, 20.10.2006 14:02
I will migrate in Canada because it's a lot better than Qatar.
Fri, 20.10.2006 14:01
I'm considering going to Qatar this year. I heard that it has many job opportunities.
Wed, 18.10.2006 12:03
I don't like to migrate in Africa. I'd rather go to New Zealand.
Wed, 18.10.2006 12:03
I want to explore the unexplored country of South Africa.
Sun, 15.10.2006 18:11
When my family migrated to NZ or New Zealand, we decided to live in a condo unit near the city. My mom's work is in the [...]
Sun, 15.10.2006 14:50
There are some immigration books that are misleading.
Sun, 15.10.2006 14:50
I read books about immigration in Canada to familiarize myself with the country.
Sun, 15.10.2006 14:40
Applying for an Old Age Security Pension is as easy as one, two, three. You'll just have to be a Canadian citizen and [...]
Thu, 12.10.2006 17:30
The question of migration is always the burden of capitalists trying to earn with tax exemptions.
Thu, 12.10.2006 17:30
The Mejicanos deserve to live in the United States if they prove to be good workers. Why make it punishable by law to [...]
Thu, 12.10.2006 09:43
Good things happen to those who wait and sometimes, all we really need is a little more time before we can turn failure [...]
Thu, 12.10.2006 09:41
Good things happen to those who wait and sometimes, all we really need is a little more time before we can turn failure [...]
Fri, 06.10.2006 13:26
My mom works in a hospital in UK, too and I grow up without her on my side. It was hard for me but I know that she's [...]