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Readers have been sending me the best links. Here's one from the latest issue of Newsweek: As the white house revives immigration reform�an issue the president is discussing with congressional leaders�it may want to ponder the effects of curbing foreign labor. While immigrants are blamed for dragging down American wages and stealing jobs, University of California, Davis, economist Giovanni Peri comes to a different conclusion. In a National Bureau of Economic Research working paper, Peri trowels through nearly five decades of immigration data and finds that foreign workers have boosted the economy, jacking up average income without crowding out American...
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05-25 08:10 PM
Making History, Reluctantly (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/05/24/AR2007052402069.html) In a Hill Anomaly, Pelosi Shepherds Iraq Bill She Opposes, By Jonathan Weisman (http://projects.washingtonpost.com/staff/email/jonathan+weisman/) Washington Post Staff Writer, Friday, May 25, 2007
In public, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) had done nothing to suppress her frustration as she assented to funding the Iraq war without a deadline to end it. But behind closed doors Wednesday night, she was all business.
With its members gathered in her office, she told the House's "Progressive Caucus" that she would vote against the war funding bill, but that she also had no choice but to facilitate its passage. Funds were running out for the troops, and she had promised to protect them. The Memorial Day break loomed, and without the money President Bush would have a week to hammer her party for taking a vacation while the Pentagon scrambled to keep its soldiers fed.
Was she agonized over the situation? Sure, said Rep. Maurice D. Hinchey (D-N.Y.), who attended the meeting. But "we all feel that way," he added. "I feel that way, too. Are we going to just walk away now, or are we going to continue this process, to keep the pressure on?"
Yesterday's vote to fund the war through September was a historical rarity: the passage of a bill opposed by the speaker of the House and a majority of the speaker's party.
Two years ago to the day, then-Speaker J. Dennis Hastert (R-Ill.) violated the "Hastert rule" -- that only bills supported by a majority of the majority can come up -- by bringing up legislation to allow federal funding for stem cell research. The majority of the Republican majority opposed the law. He voted against it, but he knew it would never become law over President Bush's signature.
Over his objections and the opposition of most Republicans, Hastert did allow passage of campaign finance reform in 2002, but only because a petition drive was about to force the bill to the floor. The North American Free Trade Agreement passed in 1993, over the objections of most Democrats, who were then in the majority. But NAFTA did have the support of then-Speaker Thomas S. Foley (D-Wash.), as well as the Democratic president, Bill Clinton.
In contrast, the Iraq funding bill was not only opposed by the majority of House Democrats, it was also ardently opposed by the speaker and even the lawmaker who drafted it, Appropriations Committee Chairman David R. Obey (D-Wis.). And it is destined to become law.
"We don't relish bringing a package to the floor that we're not going to vote for," Obey conceded before last night's vote.
Pelosi's agonized decision put her in the company of Foley, who in 1991 brought to the floor the resolution authorizing the Persian Gulf War and then voted against it, and Thomas Brackett Reed, a speaker in the 1890s who voted against the annexation of Hawaii, and then against the Spanish-American War, but allowed both to go forward.
"To have the chairman and the speaker vote against a bill like this, I've never heard of it," Hastert said.
But while protesters outside the Capitol condemned what they saw as a capitulation, Democrats inside were remarkably understanding of their speaker's contortions.
Party leaders jury-rigged the votes yesterday to give all Democrats something to brag about. A parliamentary vote to bring the Iraq funding legislation to the floor included language demanding a showdown vote in September over further funding. A second vote allowed Democrats to vote in favor of funds for Gulf Coast hurricane recovery, agricultural drought relief and children's health insurance. Finally, the House got around to funding the war.
Republicans cried foul over what they saw as an abuse of the legislative system, but Democrats saw brilliance in the legerdemain. And with such contortions came more appreciation for the efforts Pelosi was making to fund the war in a fashion most palatable to angry Democrats.
"It was the responsible thing to do, and she's a responsible speaker," said Rep. Anna G. Eshoo (D-Calif.), who is personally close to Pelosi. "You can't just walk away."
In public, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) had done nothing to suppress her frustration as she assented to funding the Iraq war without a deadline to end it. But behind closed doors Wednesday night, she was all business.
With its members gathered in her office, she told the House's "Progressive Caucus" that she would vote against the war funding bill, but that she also had no choice but to facilitate its passage. Funds were running out for the troops, and she had promised to protect them. The Memorial Day break loomed, and without the money President Bush would have a week to hammer her party for taking a vacation while the Pentagon scrambled to keep its soldiers fed.
Was she agonized over the situation? Sure, said Rep. Maurice D. Hinchey (D-N.Y.), who attended the meeting. But "we all feel that way," he added. "I feel that way, too. Are we going to just walk away now, or are we going to continue this process, to keep the pressure on?"
Yesterday's vote to fund the war through September was a historical rarity: the passage of a bill opposed by the speaker of the House and a majority of the speaker's party.
Two years ago to the day, then-Speaker J. Dennis Hastert (R-Ill.) violated the "Hastert rule" -- that only bills supported by a majority of the majority can come up -- by bringing up legislation to allow federal funding for stem cell research. The majority of the Republican majority opposed the law. He voted against it, but he knew it would never become law over President Bush's signature.
Over his objections and the opposition of most Republicans, Hastert did allow passage of campaign finance reform in 2002, but only because a petition drive was about to force the bill to the floor. The North American Free Trade Agreement passed in 1993, over the objections of most Democrats, who were then in the majority. But NAFTA did have the support of then-Speaker Thomas S. Foley (D-Wash.), as well as the Democratic president, Bill Clinton.
In contrast, the Iraq funding bill was not only opposed by the majority of House Democrats, it was also ardently opposed by the speaker and even the lawmaker who drafted it, Appropriations Committee Chairman David R. Obey (D-Wis.). And it is destined to become law.
"We don't relish bringing a package to the floor that we're not going to vote for," Obey conceded before last night's vote.
Pelosi's agonized decision put her in the company of Foley, who in 1991 brought to the floor the resolution authorizing the Persian Gulf War and then voted against it, and Thomas Brackett Reed, a speaker in the 1890s who voted against the annexation of Hawaii, and then against the Spanish-American War, but allowed both to go forward.
"To have the chairman and the speaker vote against a bill like this, I've never heard of it," Hastert said.
But while protesters outside the Capitol condemned what they saw as a capitulation, Democrats inside were remarkably understanding of their speaker's contortions.
Party leaders jury-rigged the votes yesterday to give all Democrats something to brag about. A parliamentary vote to bring the Iraq funding legislation to the floor included language demanding a showdown vote in September over further funding. A second vote allowed Democrats to vote in favor of funds for Gulf Coast hurricane recovery, agricultural drought relief and children's health insurance. Finally, the House got around to funding the war.
Republicans cried foul over what they saw as an abuse of the legislative system, but Democrats saw brilliance in the legerdemain. And with such contortions came more appreciation for the efforts Pelosi was making to fund the war in a fashion most palatable to angry Democrats.
"It was the responsible thing to do, and she's a responsible speaker," said Rep. Anna G. Eshoo (D-Calif.), who is personally close to Pelosi. "You can't just walk away."
muralip
07-11 09:28 AM
My attorney want's to file my I-485 now to have a receipt that it is filed and sent back by USCIS. This shows up that I was capable of filing in July but I could not because USCIS did not accept on the last minute.
The Idea behind is that it will give advantage to my application if AILF wins the case.
Please let me know is this a good thing to do at this stage.
The Idea behind is that it will give advantage to my application if AILF wins the case.
Please let me know is this a good thing to do at this stage.
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07-25 05:52 PM
Guys, applied recently for EAD and its pending and 180 days has not passed. I am planning to open a part time business. Does anyone know if its ok to start a part time business before the EAD gets approved ? Any insights will be appreciated.
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If you draw salary as an employee of the business, it is a problem. Consult an immigration attorney. You cannot take up any work other than what is approved as part of your H1-B.
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ss12345
07-18 03:33 AM
Hello,
I am on H4 currently in US:
1) If I start working next month in india, is it advisable to go immly for H4 stamping? Any chances it can get rejected?
2) If I plan to go back to school for Fall 2010, what are the chances of getting F1 stamping later on ?
3) Does it matter if I wait till I get admit or reject (which maybe 6 mo's from now) then go for H4 or F1 stamping?
Thanks in advance for your expert guidance!
I am on H4 currently in US:
1) If I start working next month in india, is it advisable to go immly for H4 stamping? Any chances it can get rejected?
2) If I plan to go back to school for Fall 2010, what are the chances of getting F1 stamping later on ?
3) Does it matter if I wait till I get admit or reject (which maybe 6 mo's from now) then go for H4 or F1 stamping?
Thanks in advance for your expert guidance!
GCisLottery
07-18 11:25 AM
Listen to this: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5564537
Two women who have been longtime employees in a Pittsburgh federal building, as cafeteria workers, are back on the job. They had been fired and told they failed to pass their national security background check.
In the middle you will hear:
Someone "misread" the social security number
This is not related to GC, but gives a glimpse of the quality of security background check. May be compared to FBI name check.
Two women who have been longtime employees in a Pittsburgh federal building, as cafeteria workers, are back on the job. They had been fired and told they failed to pass their national security background check.
In the middle you will hear:
Someone "misread" the social security number
This is not related to GC, but gives a glimpse of the quality of security background check. May be compared to FBI name check.
more...
sri2005_05
11-09 09:51 PM
Hi,
My i-94 is going to expire next february .My h1b is valid until feb 2011.May i know how to apply for i-94 extension..Is it easy to get it?
My i-94 is going to expire next february .My h1b is valid until feb 2011.May i know how to apply for i-94 extension..Is it easy to get it?
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07-08 10:11 AM
If you resigned, then I dont think company is liable for any severance. I work for a bank and they have a policy that they consider attrition due to visa issues (like unable to extend H1 etc) as termination for employment. They pay severance only for displacements which happens due to lay offs. I may be wrong and policy might be different in your company but just my 2 cents.
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rahul2699
04-27 01:04 PM
I am listening to the USCIS conference call now.
let us know what you find out
let us know what you find out
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08-20 05:30 PM
The Wall Street Journal reports that DHS will "intensify" its enforcement efforts against employers around the US: John Morton, the new chief of U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement, a unit of the Department of Homeland Security, said that the agency is set to increase the number of companies it will audit and systematically impose fines on violators. Violations could also lead to criminal charges, he said. *** "You are going to see audits regularly and on a larger scale," Mr. Morton said during a two-day visit to southern California, his first since being appointed four months ago. "You will see...
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10-04 11:10 PM
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus has sent a letter to the President asking him to terminate the controversial 287(g) program that allows local police to enforce immigration laws on behalf of the Department of Homeland Security. The CHC expressed its concerns about allegations of serious civil rights violations against Hispanics as well as recent reports of poor oversight in the program. The National Council of La Raza, the country's largest Latino civil rights organization praised the letter.
More... (http://blogs.ilw.com/gregsiskind/2009/10/conressional-hispanics-call-for-president-to-scrap-287g-program.html)
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01-24 01:20 PM
Hi- I'm e-filing my I-131 and it is asking where my I-485 is pending? How do I find this information? The cases status online does not give away this information.
Thanks for any help.
Look at first 3 letters of your i-1485 petition. If it is:
EAC - Vermont Service Center
SRC - Texas Service Center
WAC - California Service Center
LIN - Nebraska Service Center
Thanks for any help.
Look at first 3 letters of your i-1485 petition. If it is:
EAC - Vermont Service Center
SRC - Texas Service Center
WAC - California Service Center
LIN - Nebraska Service Center
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02-05 06:40 PM
South African-born Dave Matthews, the lead singer of rock band the Dave Matthews Band is having a great year with his most recent album, Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King nominated this evening for a Grammy for Album of the Year. Matthews gave a great performance at the Haiti telethon last weekend with Neil Young. He's been active in a number of other charities helping farmers, Hurricane Katrina victims and victims of the Virginia Tech shooting (Matthews' hometown is Charlottesville, Virginia). Matthews is also an actor and has been in a number of movies including Because of Winn-Dixie, a favorite...
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07-15 05:44 PM
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10-11 10:20 AM
Hi,
I want to go outside of US and return back on December 8, 2010 while my passport expires on June 6, 2011. I will be entering on an advance parole document obtained as an I-485 applicant. As such at point of entry my passport will be expiring in less than 6 months (5 months 28 days). Please let me know if the passport needs to be valid for 6 months at the time of entry or this restriction does not apply to entry based on parole.
Thx
I want to go outside of US and return back on December 8, 2010 while my passport expires on June 6, 2011. I will be entering on an advance parole document obtained as an I-485 applicant. As such at point of entry my passport will be expiring in less than 6 months (5 months 28 days). Please let me know if the passport needs to be valid for 6 months at the time of entry or this restriction does not apply to entry based on parole.
Thx
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03-23 03:08 AM
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02-19 05:25 PM
Wait for an RFE. Otherwise ignore. First rule never provide any additional information than what is required.
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09-01 08:13 PM
Pathetic pace! :(
No change at TSC. NSC moved by 2 days.
http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=21f2d9bbf0cb4110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCR D
No change at TSC. NSC moved by 2 days.
http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=21f2d9bbf0cb4110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCR D
logiclife
01-26 12:35 PM
If you new H1 is approved with new employer (for 1 year or 3 years) and if the 140 is revoked AFTER your new H1 is approved, then it wont affect your H1 and it will be valid thru its term.
But if your old 140 is revoked, you will have to get new labor and new 140 going on before your new H1 expires.
talk to a lawyer to make sure though.
But if your old 140 is revoked, you will have to get new labor and new 140 going on before your new H1 expires.
talk to a lawyer to make sure though.
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10-04 01:01 PM
Is there anything in particular you are looking for? :)
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