Immigrant Affairs

What people say or think about me used to be so important to me. It was more of an approval addiction. As one gets along in numerical age, one also gathers experiences that become a road map for how to live later in life. Some never learn from their mistakes and so miss the essence of life. I saw this women’s T-Shirt on the internet recently and it had this advertisement on it; most comfortable t-Shirt ever, 100% cotton, pre-shrunk and guaranteed standard fit. The sign on the front showed six blue fish of different sizes going in the same direction and a big red one going in the opposite direction with a sign saying, ‘Dare to be different.’ Manufacturers the world over make tons of money from the gullibility of women – the next dress style, hair...

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Good Day Mr Famuyide,

My name is Sinclair. I am 20years old. I am currently in the United States. I entered the U.S. on a J-1 exchange student visa and DS-2019 sponsorship form. My visa expired in October, 2010. I submitted an I-539 before the expiration of my status asking for 24 more weeks to complete some research. I am awaiting a decision on this I-539. Also my dad (permanent resident) petitioned for me and my priority date is June 1 2010. The I-130 has not yet been approved. If I remain here in the United States will my I-130 get approved? Will I be able to adjust my status if a visa becomes available and my I-130 is approved? For November Visa Bulletin I saw that 2A (unmarried child of permanent resident under 21) was listed as current but it also...

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As we enter into the month of December, Christmas becomes the center of most activities. The reason for Christmas is the birth of our lord Jesus Christ, His mission in coming to this world and the things He taught which are recorded in the Bible to serve as a road map with which we live our lives. The thought that came to me is that Jesus Christ is the greatest friend there is, and so I am sure that He also wants us to be good friends to one another. I have heard many people say, ‘I don’t have friends’ and have often wondered about that statement. The institution of friendship just like marriage is ordained by God. In the gospel of John: 15 – 14 Jesus said, ‘You are my friends if you obey me’ This means that friendship has some basic rules be it with God or with...

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One of the oldest and touching Bible- related songs one hears repeatedly this time of the year is the popular “Silent Night”. Some said “it is becoming too boring to hear the same tune from childhood to adult hood with same import”. Others believe in its salvation realities and solemnity. Someone teased that the song reminds one of the busiest time of the year when every body gets crazier about business and money, especially the dollar. Sometimes I do wonder aloud what “Silent Night’ has to do with a Chinese Hindu or Arabic Islam or even African drummer when I see these and others who apparently believe in other religious concepts play “Silent Night’ and other Christmas songs on the subways with their donation containers beside their musical instruments.

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