Three Key Points On The Bipartisan Immigration Reform Bill’s Plan To End Chain Migration as we know it today. Family immigration as we know will end and new rules for sponsorship are being considered. The impact of this reform remains to be seen. 1. The Bipartisan Immigration Bill Reforms The…
As we have been updating our readers with the Immigration reform debate, negotiations between the White House and key senators in both parties will resume on June 4th, as the reformation of America’s immigration process looks evermore likely to shift to a point system similar to that of Canada, Australia,…
Last night, the Senate wrapped up its first week of debate on the Secure Borders, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Reform Act (S. 1348), the negotiated comprehensive immigration reform bill. The debate, however, is far from over. Before the Senate resumes consideration of S. 1348, Congress will adjourn and many legislators…
Our daily update continues, the following topics were discussed today at the Senate: • A Coleman amendment to allow local government officials to inquire about immigration status was narrowly defeated, 48-49. • A Dorgan amendment to sunset the new worker program also was defeated, 48-49. • A Sanders amendment to…
We continue to update our readers with the recent developments from the Senate. The summary is courtesy of the American Immigration Lawyer’s Association. Today, the Senate passed Senator Feinstein’s amendment on unaccompanied alien children and Senator Bingaman’s amendment to halve the number of Y visas. Two troubling amendments proposed by…
As promised, we continue to uodate you with the daily developments in US Immigration Law and the upcoming reform. I wish to thank AILA (American Immigration Lawyers Association) which I am a member of, for the continued updates and strong advocacy efforts. Today, the Senate began formal debate and consideration…
Theses are exciting and historic times in Immigration law. In order to keep you apprised of the important legislative proceedings during the CIR debate in Congress, each evening I will try to post the Congressional News and a daily summary of events. I will also inform about upcoming votes on…