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09-27 05:46 PM
Bill Would Protect Frosh on Immigration (http://www.rollcall.com/issues/53_30/news/20086-1.html) By Jennifer Yachnin | ROLL CALL STAFF, September 20, 2007
House Democratic leaders are drafting a resolution designed to inoculate freshman lawmakers on the issue of immigration, despite concerns from within their own Caucus about reopening debate over the contentious topic.
According to several freshman Democratic lawmakers in attendance at a weekly breakfast meeting with Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and Caucus Chairman Rahm Emanuel (D-Ill.), Members were told to prepare statements on the resolution, which will endorse laws already on the books that prevent illegal immigrants from participating in taxpayer-funded programs, such as Social Security or food stamps.
In a draft of the resolution obtained by Roll Call, the measure expresses the sense of the House "with respect to the importance of upholding federal immigration laws and ensuring the integrity and security of the borders of the United States."
In addition to the language on public benefits, the draft resolution also contains provisions calling on the executive branch to enforce laws on voter fraud and border security.
But one House lawmaker, who asked not to be identified, said some senior Members have objected to the proposal over concerns that it will be difficult, if not impossible, to limit the scope of the debate. The House largely abandoned plans to pursue a comprehensive immigration reform bill earlier this year after the Senate failed to cut off debate on its own version of the legislation, effectively killing the bill.
Majority Whip James Clyburn (S.C.) and Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (Md.) began work on the resolution earlier this month in response to repeated Republican efforts to force votes on immigration on the House floor through the use of procedural amendments.
"We're trying to figure out a way we can do this and maintain party unity on the motions ... without making it a crisis," said one Democratic lawmaker, who is a member of the Whip operation.
Although one Democratic lawmaker, who asked not to be identified since plans have not been finalized, said the measure could move to the floor as early as next week, a House leadership aide said it is unlikely to be that soon.
To date, Democratic leaders have not demanded that Members vote against all motions to recommit - a procedural tool that can be used by the minority party immediately before a vote on final passage of a bill - unless the amendment contains language that would shelve the legislation.
"I've resisted motions to recommit unless they're substantive and then I'll vote for them," explained Rep. Tim Walz (D-Minn.), a freshman lawmaker who has faced attacks from the National Republican Congressional Committee for votes against some GOP-authored amendments on immigration.
"It's frustrating to me," Walz added, criticizing the amendments as political footballs. "I'm appreciative that our leadership lets us vote accordingly."
But that policy led to some confusion on the House floor in early August during a vote on a GOP-authored amendment to the Agriculture spending bill to prohibit illegal immigrants from accessing certain federally funded programs, with nearly 20 Democrats initially voting in favor of the proposal.
Republicans allege that the Democratic majority mishandled that vote, resulting in the defeat of the measure. GOP leaders assert that a tied 214-214 vote - rending a defeat - announced by the Speaker Pro Tem was inaccurate and that the motion had in fact passed 215-213 as Republicans changed their votes.
But Democrats dispute that version of events, noting that their own Members were changing votes on the House floor, resulting in the final tally of 212-216.
The dispute prompted the establishment of a select committee to investigate the vote, which is scheduled to hold its first meeting this morning, and produce an interim report Sept. 30.
Republican Rep. Tom Price (Ga.), who has sponsored similar amendments addressing the use of federal funds to assist illegal immigrants, including a measure that failed Tuesday night on a federal housing bill, expressed interest in the Democratic proposal.
"I'd love to be able to talk with them about it and work on it," Price said. He could not say whether such a measure would deter him from offering such amendments in the future without seeing the details of the bill.
"When I talk to folks at home they want to know why we're not including this language on every single piece of legislation," he added.
House Democratic leaders are drafting a resolution designed to inoculate freshman lawmakers on the issue of immigration, despite concerns from within their own Caucus about reopening debate over the contentious topic.
According to several freshman Democratic lawmakers in attendance at a weekly breakfast meeting with Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and Caucus Chairman Rahm Emanuel (D-Ill.), Members were told to prepare statements on the resolution, which will endorse laws already on the books that prevent illegal immigrants from participating in taxpayer-funded programs, such as Social Security or food stamps.
In a draft of the resolution obtained by Roll Call, the measure expresses the sense of the House "with respect to the importance of upholding federal immigration laws and ensuring the integrity and security of the borders of the United States."
In addition to the language on public benefits, the draft resolution also contains provisions calling on the executive branch to enforce laws on voter fraud and border security.
But one House lawmaker, who asked not to be identified, said some senior Members have objected to the proposal over concerns that it will be difficult, if not impossible, to limit the scope of the debate. The House largely abandoned plans to pursue a comprehensive immigration reform bill earlier this year after the Senate failed to cut off debate on its own version of the legislation, effectively killing the bill.
Majority Whip James Clyburn (S.C.) and Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (Md.) began work on the resolution earlier this month in response to repeated Republican efforts to force votes on immigration on the House floor through the use of procedural amendments.
"We're trying to figure out a way we can do this and maintain party unity on the motions ... without making it a crisis," said one Democratic lawmaker, who is a member of the Whip operation.
Although one Democratic lawmaker, who asked not to be identified since plans have not been finalized, said the measure could move to the floor as early as next week, a House leadership aide said it is unlikely to be that soon.
To date, Democratic leaders have not demanded that Members vote against all motions to recommit - a procedural tool that can be used by the minority party immediately before a vote on final passage of a bill - unless the amendment contains language that would shelve the legislation.
"I've resisted motions to recommit unless they're substantive and then I'll vote for them," explained Rep. Tim Walz (D-Minn.), a freshman lawmaker who has faced attacks from the National Republican Congressional Committee for votes against some GOP-authored amendments on immigration.
"It's frustrating to me," Walz added, criticizing the amendments as political footballs. "I'm appreciative that our leadership lets us vote accordingly."
But that policy led to some confusion on the House floor in early August during a vote on a GOP-authored amendment to the Agriculture spending bill to prohibit illegal immigrants from accessing certain federally funded programs, with nearly 20 Democrats initially voting in favor of the proposal.
Republicans allege that the Democratic majority mishandled that vote, resulting in the defeat of the measure. GOP leaders assert that a tied 214-214 vote - rending a defeat - announced by the Speaker Pro Tem was inaccurate and that the motion had in fact passed 215-213 as Republicans changed their votes.
But Democrats dispute that version of events, noting that their own Members were changing votes on the House floor, resulting in the final tally of 212-216.
The dispute prompted the establishment of a select committee to investigate the vote, which is scheduled to hold its first meeting this morning, and produce an interim report Sept. 30.
Republican Rep. Tom Price (Ga.), who has sponsored similar amendments addressing the use of federal funds to assist illegal immigrants, including a measure that failed Tuesday night on a federal housing bill, expressed interest in the Democratic proposal.
"I'd love to be able to talk with them about it and work on it," Price said. He could not say whether such a measure would deter him from offering such amendments in the future without seeing the details of the bill.
"When I talk to folks at home they want to know why we're not including this language on every single piece of legislation," he added.
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waitin_toolong
04-21 10:17 AM
Yes, you can. present the new I-797 to get I-94 till the new H1 date
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04-30 10:20 AM
From MALDEF: The effects of Arizona�s new immigration law (SB 1070) have created a national crisis that is resonating throughout the country, said NCLR (National Council of La Raza), the largest national Latino civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States. Yesterday, several members of Congress stood up and spoke out against the misguided Arizona law. �We applaud Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D�NV) and Senators Dick Durbin (D�IL), Charles Schumer (D�NY), Patrick Leahy (D�VT), Dianne Feinstein (D�CA), and Robert Menendez (D�NJ), who are set to officially unveil their outline for a comprehensive immigration reform bill this afternoon. In...
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issue08
04-20 09:18 AM
what if the non protonc is also denied. My case is also the same, applied non protonc but that got also denied.
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reddymjm
08-08 08:55 AM
I heard now they are issuing passports in less than a week.
If he has a GC he can still visit on his old country passport without any issues.
If he has a GC he can still visit on his old country passport without any issues.
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01-20 06:50 AM
A reader sent me a link to a post at the The Future of Capitalism blog reminding folks that being pro-immigration fits right in to a conservative agenda: David Cameron, the British "Conservative" Party leader who favors a top income tax rate of 50%, also wants immigration restrictions that would limit Great Britain's population over the next 20 years to 70 million. The Financial Times has an editorial with some reasons this is a bad idea. Here in America, the restrictionist Federation for American Immigration Reform is a bronze sponsor of next month's National Tea Party Convention. Here at FutureOfCapitalism.com,...
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forgerator
06-24 05:24 PM
1) Wrap up the backlog and introduce enough visas to make all categories EB2/EB3 current for everyone.
2) Eliminate this nonsense of H1 visa stamp. A person should be able to apply for visa while remaining in the US.
2) Eliminate this nonsense of H1 visa stamp. A person should be able to apply for visa while remaining in the US.
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mteguh
08-11 12:53 AM
Hi, how do I set the brightness of an object in Expression Blend / through code?
Also I am just curious, what is the best practice to bring a design in photoshop to blend?
Thank you.
Also I am just curious, what is the best practice to bring a design in photoshop to blend?
Thank you.
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papajon
06-23 01:20 PM
Hi,
My PERM application was denied recently and I am on my 7th yr extension which will be expiring FEB 2010. Reason for denial was the photocopy of the newspaper AD that DOL received is missing some words in the Newspaper name portion. My lawyer will be filing for an appeal.... My question is, should I be worried regarding having my H1B being extended?
Thank you.
My PERM application was denied recently and I am on my 7th yr extension which will be expiring FEB 2010. Reason for denial was the photocopy of the newspaper AD that DOL received is missing some words in the Newspaper name portion. My lawyer will be filing for an appeal.... My question is, should I be worried regarding having my H1B being extended?
Thank you.
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darkman
05-15 08:28 PM
i called IO for the status of my case , they told me that my case is assigned to an officer. does anyone know what does this means?
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krishna_brc
08-09 10:13 AM
if PD is not current in VB? One has to wait till PD is current to file 485....
Yes, we have to wiat till PD is current to file 485
Yes, we have to wiat till PD is current to file 485
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thomachan72
03-09 11:00 AM
No change in this one.:D:D
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ashkrish
06-13 09:37 AM
Hello all, my Labor Cert was filed in late 2004 under the RIR regime. Was later "re-filed" under PERM in Oct. 2005. I am an EB-2 candidate (Indian citizen).
The DOL denied the application for Labor Certification filed under PERM recommending that the requirements for the position offered include the phrase " any suitable combination of education, training and experience is acceptable" The denial offers both the option of filing a motion to reconsider and refiling the application with the amended requirements. The law firm hired by my employer has filed a "motion to reconsider". In addition they are in the process of re-filing the application with the amended requirements. My question is-how quickly (from your experience) does the DOL take to respond to the motion to reconsider (my lawyers referenced a memo sent out earlier this year from the DOL in which a 3-4 month timeframe was mentioned).
Thanks
The DOL denied the application for Labor Certification filed under PERM recommending that the requirements for the position offered include the phrase " any suitable combination of education, training and experience is acceptable" The denial offers both the option of filing a motion to reconsider and refiling the application with the amended requirements. The law firm hired by my employer has filed a "motion to reconsider". In addition they are in the process of re-filing the application with the amended requirements. My question is-how quickly (from your experience) does the DOL take to respond to the motion to reconsider (my lawyers referenced a memo sent out earlier this year from the DOL in which a 3-4 month timeframe was mentioned).
Thanks
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02-08 06:10 PM
America's Voice has released a new report entitled The Power of the Latino Vote in the 2010 Elections. The organization released the following statement in connection with the report: Experts Highlight How Latino Voters Will Influence 2010 Elections 40 Competitive Races in 12 States Could Hinge on Latino Voter Turnout Washington, DC � The Latino vote has grown exponentially since 2000, changing the political landscape in more than a dozen states across the country, and is poised to be pivotal yet again in the 2010 cycle. According to experts on the politics of the Latino vote, who gathered on a...
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needhelp!
09-17 06:56 PM
Texas State Chapter will be reserving a booth space at the DFW Diwali Mela.
Last year we raised $580 for our cause and hope to do better.
Event Details:
Date: Sunday October 4th, 3 pm onwards
Venue: New Cowboys Stadium in Arlington TX.
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Entry Ticket to the Event: $8
Parking: Free
Please attend and drop by to encourage us. Please contact me if you would like to volunteer.
Last year we raised $580 for our cause and hope to do better.
Event Details:
Date: Sunday October 4th, 3 pm onwards
Venue: New Cowboys Stadium in Arlington TX.
New Cowboys Stadium - Google Maps (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=New+Cowboys+Stadium&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=40.732051,93.076172&ie=UTF8&z=15&iwloc=A)
Entry Ticket to the Event: $8
Parking: Free
Please attend and drop by to encourage us. Please contact me if you would like to volunteer.
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delhiguy
06-30 01:33 PM
I think i had put my question in the wrong section before...
If anyone had similar requirements ,I would really appreciate your views on this.
My Company says that the Minimum Job requirement for the my JOB is
5 years of progressive exp in developing applications in JAVA
and there in 2 years of experience in mobile systems.
I have 6 years of progressive experience in Java, and 4 years in mobile systems. Do you anticipate any issues with an EB2 approval.
I always thought eb2 is ms/bs+ 5 years of progressive, i never know it could be bs + 5 years in core skills and 2 years in others.
If anyone had similar requirements ,I would really appreciate your views on this.
My Company says that the Minimum Job requirement for the my JOB is
5 years of progressive exp in developing applications in JAVA
and there in 2 years of experience in mobile systems.
I have 6 years of progressive experience in Java, and 4 years in mobile systems. Do you anticipate any issues with an EB2 approval.
I always thought eb2 is ms/bs+ 5 years of progressive, i never know it could be bs + 5 years in core skills and 2 years in others.
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digital2k
07-15 06:57 PM
The Employment based green card system is completely broken.
Everyone knows that and should make more noise than you think can :
Don't stop until you are heard
Pick up phone
Write Letters
Act Now
Its high time ... now is the only time ...
Everyone knows that and should make more noise than you think can :
Don't stop until you are heard
Pick up phone
Write Letters
Act Now
Its high time ... now is the only time ...
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vallabhu
08-06 08:37 PM
Hi Gurus,
My I140 application is denied and pending appeal and I am in the proces of applying for new I140, in Part 4 section 6 is it suggested to give deatils of old I140 and if checked yes what all documents should be attached.
My I140 application is denied and pending appeal and I am in the proces of applying for new I140, in Part 4 section 6 is it suggested to give deatils of old I140 and if checked yes what all documents should be attached.
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panacea
07-18 02:29 PM
I don't think you can apply for extension....
shaji_p_j
08-05 01:26 AM
I am on H1B and my wife is in H4 here. She is a nurse and can apply for the AOS before Aug 17 .But she does not have all certificate that makes her AOS approved at this time. We hope that we can obtain the certificate (Visa Screen certificate) by the time the RFE comes. But it is a 50-50 chance only. So what could be the best option for us and consequences of each.
My case (h1B)
1. I also apply for AOS with her so that I can get aGC along with her but do not use the EAD .
2. I apply for the AOS later but before her AOS approved.
My wife case (h4)
1. Apply for the AOS but do not use EAD
2. Apply AOS and use EAD.
Also do you know around when the USCIS issues RFE once the application is recieved?
I really appreciate your advice in this.
Shaji.
My case (h1B)
1. I also apply for AOS with her so that I can get aGC along with her but do not use the EAD .
2. I apply for the AOS later but before her AOS approved.
My wife case (h4)
1. Apply for the AOS but do not use EAD
2. Apply AOS and use EAD.
Also do you know around when the USCIS issues RFE once the application is recieved?
I really appreciate your advice in this.
Shaji.
ravageguy1
05-16 10:22 AM
Hi,
My attorney missed the RFE deadline for my H1B extension as the RFE was never received even though USCIS sent it. Please let me know your experience if any one missed responding to RFE deadline for H1B extension and what procedures they followed to fix the issue. Please advise.
Thanks,
Ravi
My attorney missed the RFE deadline for my H1B extension as the RFE was never received even though USCIS sent it. Please let me know your experience if any one missed responding to RFE deadline for H1B extension and what procedures they followed to fix the issue. Please advise.
Thanks,
Ravi
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