Only in the US, they let them stay for more than 2 weeks, they collect benefits, use our healtcare system for free, etc.. People who need jobs to support their LEGAL status get NOTHING

Yes that is true but our INS does non enforce, or even try to find these people, they just apply for welfare!

Just a few facts you left out in your comparison..
In Dubai, the expats are there legally, in the U.S., the ones leaving were (mostly) never here legally in the first place. In Dubai, they paid taxes, in the U. S., they did not (mostly). In Dubai, they go to debtors prison, in the U. S., they do not. So, when you do your little comparisons, be fair. You were not.

Actually, I'm agreeing with Me on Feb 16th 2009 @ 3:33PM who replied to Moody 75.

Me said...
Only in the US, they let them stay for more than 2 weeks, they collect benefits, use our healtcare system for free, etc.. People who need jobs to support their LEGAL status get NOTHING

Jh agrees with Me!!! Like Obama's aunt who's been here a couple of years since hers ran out.

Non-immigrant temporary workers who have H1B visas do not have 2 weeks to leave the USA if they lose their jobs. They are required to leave immediately, which means the next morning. Of course, most unemployed H1B workers try to get a new job ASAP, and USCIS has been choosing not to enforce the letter of the law. This gave rise to the myth that there is a grace period in which to find a job or leave. There is no grace period.

Legal aliens who come here to work get two weeks to get their affairs in order before they leave if they lose their jobs. Since their only reason to be here is to work, it does not seem unreasonable that they leave when their work is completed.

I often blog on immigration and cultural issues.

http://hystericalrightwing.blogspot.com/

Moody, you sound like a disgruntled immigrant. Feel free to enjoy the opportunities in you own country and leave American to the Americans

Whoa there Don, steady.
While it really is non of your business I do happen to be an American.
What about my comment lead you to believe otherwise? Because I have views that don't jive 100% with yours?

P.S. A short lesson on the English language;
The country's name is "America".
"American" is an adjective, it means of or pertaining to the United States.
Further, "you own country" makes no sense.

They got 60 days and nowadays even more as the CIS is giving more chances for any H1 without a job to get one.

But I agree with the comment about people leaving with unpaid debt. That unpaid debt should follow them everywhere they go, forever.