Posted on 04/28/2015 11:46:23 AM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer
Two House Democrats want the Department of Homeland Security to grant a temporary immigrant status for Nepalese nationals affected by the country's earthquake.
Democratic Reps. Al Green (Texas) and Mike Honda (Calif.) have introduced a bill to establish a Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to citizens of Nepal so that they are protected from deportation or detainment. TPS is frequently authorized in conditions that prevent safe return of a country's citizens, such as a civil war or natural disaster.
Under the legislation, Nepalese applicants would be eligible for TPS if they had been legally present in the U.S. since April 25, or the date of the 7.8 magnitude earthquake. The status would be granted for 18 months.
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“washing macheens in Amer-ica!”
This is idiotic to move those folks here. Hell, they have nothing in common with us. Dems are idiots. These folks need to stay in a nearby country if possible.
If I recall most are Hindu with a few who speak Urdu like some Muslims in Afghan, Pakistan and India.
It’s a hodgepodge. Very tribal society; the people are very friendly and welcoming.
Languages: Nepali (official) 44.6%, Maithali 11.7%, Bhojpuri 6%, Tharu 5.8%, Tamang 5.1%, Newar 3.2%, Magar 3%, Bajjika 3%, Urdu 2.6%, Avadhi 1.9%, Limbu 1.3%, Gurung 1.2%, other 10.4%, unspecified 0.2% note: 123 languages reported as mother tongue in 2011 national census; many in government and business also speak English (2011 est.)
Ethnicity/race: Chhettri 16.6%, Brahman-Hill 12.2%, Magar 7.1%, Tharu 6.6%, Tamang 5.8%, Newar 5%, Kami 4.8%, Muslim 4.4%, Yadav 4%, Rai 2.3%, Gurung 2%, Damai/Dholii 1.8%, Thakuri 1.6%, Limbu 1.5%, Sarki 1.4%, Teli 1.4%, Chamar/Harijan/Ram 1.3%, Koiri/Kushwaha 1.2%, other 19% note: 125 caste/ethnic groups were reported in the 2011 national census (2011 est.)
Religions: Hindu 81.3%, Buddhist 9%, Muslim 4.4%, Kirant 3.1%, Christian 1.4%, other 0.5%, unspecifed 0.2% (2011 est.)
Literacy rate: 57.4% (2011 est.
Read more: Nepal: Maps, History, Geography, Government, Culture, Facts, Guide & Travel/Holidays/Cities http://www.infoplease.com/country/nepal.html?pageno=11#ixzz3YdRFp6yn
I get the feeling that no one on this thread read or understood the article. This is not about allowing any Nepalis to come here who aren’t already approved to come here. This is about not sending any Nepalis who are already here back to Nepal because their visas have expired. They get an 18 month extension.
If Honda is behind it, I want nothing to do with it.
Right, this is silly, but its not as bad as other similar cases.
Though they are poor, under-educated and low skilled,
Nepalese aren’t Muslim, they are well mannered and law-abiding, they are in demand as foreign guest workers due to their industry and discipline, and they make pretty good soldiers (Gurkhas).
We could do much worse.
Not all of them are under-educated guest workers. I live in a small tourist town and Nepalis own at least six businesses here.
>> This is idiotic to move those folks here <<
It’s not about moving anybody here. It would apply only to Nepalis who were ALREADY in the USA as of April 25. They would be allowed to stay here temporarily.
>> I get the feeling that no one on this thread read or understood the article <<
So what else is new? Par for the course!
No.
If they need to emigrate, let them go to a neighboring county. We’re full up.
“This is about not sending any Nepalis who are already here back to Nepal because their visas have expired. They get an 18 month extension.”
And, if extended, can we get some guarantee that it won’t be extended again, and these people will then return to their own country?
Yes, it is, more and more so.
Why talk about something that hasn’t been brought up? The same laws that apply to the end of a normal visa period would apply to the end of the extension.
“Why talk about something that hasnt been brought up? The same laws that apply to the end of a normal visa period would apply to the end of the extension.”
It’s great to get that reassurance.
It’s not like the open borders crowd in a year and a half wouldn’t say “well, things still aren’t rebuilt over there, so we had better extend it for another 18 months.”
It’s not a reassurance it’s a fact. So it would be a big problem to let this tiny number of people stay here longer while their home country is in rubble?
More than likely many Nepalis won’t take advantage of the extensions because they will want to get back and help their families. Also likely is that many Nepalis whose visas are still in effect will want to go home early for the same reason. That’s human nature which would be especially true of these people.
Throwing in the “open borders” theme was a nice Alinsky touch. Your agenda is showing.
“Throwing in the open borders theme was a nice Alinsky touch.”
Nice try, equating Alinsky to ensuring that visa holders leave when their terms are up. Your agenda is showing.
My agenda, calling out people who can’t even read the article correctly in the first place. LOL
Regardless, once anyone gains and special status with this Admin it means something much different then what we think. It is most likely another way to welfare bennies, healthcare, voting, etc.
See who we pay healthcare for. You might worry more about the status granted folks.
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