Half-Jewish?

I am not anti-semitic, I am anti-bullshitic!

Something has been hitting me in the head from time to time. It's never usually enough to warrant a blog but the buildup over the years brings me to mention and remind people of something.

JUDAISM IS NOT A RACE. IT'S A RELIGION.

Why do I feel the need to mention the obvious? Simple! How many times have we heard the FALSE term - half-jewish? Honestly, I am sick and tired of hearing that shit as if you can be half of a religion. People don't walk around saying they are half-Muslim and half-Buddhist! It would be the dumbest damn thing anyone would have ever said. So, how in the hell do Jewish and even non-Jewish people get away with claiming they're, or there is, something as silly as being half-Jewish? It's simple SAT question when you think about (see below):

Instructions: Choose the answer that fucking fits best!

Blue is to color as Jew is to

• a) race
• b) religion
• c) gender
• d) sexual preference
• e) fake ass Reggae artist

If a Jewish person donated sperm, would that child then be half-Jewish as if they were half-Black? No! That child wouldn't know a damn thing about Judaism. But, you sure as hell would know that the child was half-Black!

You'll know more so if the NYPD shoots 'em in the back for no reason (read: being Black)!

If they did DNA tests, would some "Jew" gene pop out with a propensity for craving money, having a big nose, and wearing a furry ass top hat during certain ceremonies? NO!

Anyway, lets quit this crap. People like Lenny Kravitz and Lisa Bonet are NOT half-Jewish. They are half-White. Are they really Jewish in faith and practice Judaism? Who the hell knows? Who the hell cares? The point is that there is no such thing as half-Jewish. You're either a Jew or you're not!

Now, anyone can claim their own bullshit theories, thoughts and ideas about this issue. But as I've said before, I am anti-bullshitic. So, I won't be paying any attention to the bullshit as I have a bias against those who practice the religion of Bullshitism!

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U.S. Immigration THrough Investment

U.S. Immigration THrough Investment
by: Maury D. Beaulier

Approximately 10,000 immigrant visas per year are available to qualified individuals seeking permanent resident status on the basis of their engagement in a new commercial enterprise. Statistics on the EB-5 program show, however, that actual usage of this preference category has never come near the annual allotment of 10,000 visas for the program.

Eligibility Requirements

Foreign investors seeking permanent residence in the United States fall under the EB-5 immigrant visa category. Generally, investors must demonstrate that a "qualified investment" is being made in a new commercial enterprise. They must also show that 10 or more jobs are actually created either directly or indirectly by the new commercial enterprise.

In general, eligible individuals include those:

Who establish a new commercial enterprise by:

· creating an original business;

· purchasing an existing business and simultaneously or subsequently restructuring or reorganizing the business such that a new commercial enterprise results; or

· expanding an existing business by 140 percent of the pre-investment number of jobs or net worth, or retaining all existing jobs in a troubled business that has lost 20 percent of its net worth over the past 12 to 24 months; and

Who have invested -- or who are actively in the process of investing -- in a new commercial enterprise:

· at least $1,000,000 (or more in high employment areas), or

· at least $500,000 where the investment is being made in a "targeted employment area," which is an area that has experienced unemployment of at least 150 per cent of the national average rate or a rural area as designated by OMB; and

Whose engagement in a new commercial enterprise will benefit theUnited States economy and:

· create full-time employment for not fewer than 10qualified individuals; or

· maintain the number of existing employees at no less than the pre-investment level for a period of at least two years, where the capital investment is being made in a "troubled business," which is a business that has been in existence for at least two years and that has lost 20 percent of its net worth over the past 12 to 24 months.

* Keep in mind that the investor must also establish that the required amount of capital has been placed at risk for the purpose of generating a return on that capital. A mere intent to invest, or prospective investment arrangements entailing no present commitment will not suffice to establish that the petitioner is actively in the process of investing.

Procedure

INS Form I-526, Immigrant Petition by Alien Entrepreneur, is the form used to apply for investment-based immigrant status. The Form I-526 must be filed with supporting documentation which clearly demonstrates that the individual’s investment meets all requirements, such as:

· establishing a new commercial enterprise,

· investing the requisite capital amount,

· proving the investment comes from a lawful source of funds,

· creating the requisite number of jobs,

· demonstrating that the investor is actively participating in the business; and, where applicable,

· creating employment within a targeted employment area.

*Labor Certification by the Department of Labor is not required.

You can find the Form I-526 on our web site at by clicking on the Immigration Forms link.

Conditional Permanent Residence

Once the Form I-526 is approved, immigrant investors may obtain status as a conditional resident by:

· Filing INS Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, if residing within the United States; or,

· Applying for an immigrant visa at a U.S. Consulate abroad, if residing outside the United States.

Removing Conditions on Residence

90 days before the second anniversary of your admission to the United States as a conditional resident, you must file INS Form I-829,Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions.

Keep in mind that U.S. immigration laws are based on federal statutes; therefore, we can assist you with your immigration needs no matter where you are located.

Our lawyers have assisted many entrepreneurs in purchasing businesses and investing in U.S. Business operations to qualify for an EB visa.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON U.S. IMMIGRATION OR ASSISTANCE WITH YOUR IMMIGRATION NEEDS, PLEASE CONTACT: 952.746.2153 or visit Work Visa Lawyers.

About The Author

Maury D. Beaulier is part of a 29 attorney immigration law firm handling cases for clients across the United States and abroad. The firm and its members are recognized leaders in the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization process including asylum cases, work visas, investor visas and family based immigration. You may reach Mr. Beaulier at (952) 746-2153 or thorugh his immigration website located at Work Visa Lawyers.

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