Immigration Bill has been introduced, but

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faysal

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Hello Guys:

Today, an immigration bill has been introduced in the House, but it seems the media is silent about it. It seems to me that the guys who introduced it are senators with low profile and the media do not think they can push it through. What do you guys think?
 
Hi faysal,

Actually the bill was introduced in the House - so the submitters are Congressmen not Senators. And, in my opinion, the reason why the media has been silent about immigration in general (with an exception to Lou Dobbs) is that it is no longer newsworthy. The bill is a bi-partisan bill with lawmakers from both sides of the aisle (i.e. Rep and Dem) have co-sponsored - so there's nothing to sensationalize. I mean what is so newsworthy about a topic that has some support between the two parties? In addition, there has been this talk that an immigration bill will be passed this year, so there is nothing to use to rile up the American public. There certainly isn't an election to lose this year.

Maybe I'm a bit cynical, but I'm certainly not far from the truth. :)
 
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MY opinion is there will be no immigratioin reform till next year,2008.
MAny bills will pass but it will not take effect till next year.
Oh god I wsh I was wrong.:)
 
Care2much said:
MY opinion is there will be no immigratioin reform till next year,2008.
MAny bills will pass but it will not take effect till next year.
Oh god I wsh I was wrong.:)
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You are absolutely correct - care2much. However, the bill pass date will be this year (2007) and the enactment date will be next year (2008). So as far as the law and politicians are concerned - the pass date is what counts. On the positive note, certain applications can be submitted - I'm sure - right after the President signs the new law. For example, the increase in the family-based Visa numbers will probably result in the State Dept. sending out thousands of letters to eligible individuals who would be able to submit I-485 applications prior to 2008. It could also be possible that portions of the bill come in effect immediately - while others will come into affect in 2008 (especially those dealing with enforcement and illegal immigrants).

Just my 2 cents.
 
Hi Faysal & LolaLi,

How do you monitor which bills get introuduced in the House or the Senate? I tried congress.org but could not find anything. Thanks.
 
is the citizenship amendment included in the bill ?

LolaLi said:
Hi faysal,

Actually the bill was introduced in the House - so the submitters are Congressmen not Senators. And, in my opinion, the reason why the media has been silent about immigration in general (with an exception to Lou Dobbs) is that it is no longer newsworthy. The bill is a bi-partisan bill with lawmakers from both sides of the aisle (i.e. Rep and Dem) have co-sponsored - so there's nothing to sensationalize. I mean what is so newsworthy about a topic that has some support between the two parties? In addition, there has been this talk that an immigration bill will be passed this year, so there is nothing to use to rile up the American public. There certainly isn't an election to lose this year.

Maybe I'm a bit cynical, but I'm certainly not far from the truth. :)
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thanks
 
Bill to allow permanent residents' kin to visit US

PTI | March 22, 2007 | 15:18 IST

A senior Democrat lawmaker has introduced a legislation in the US House of Representatives which will allow relatives of legal permanent residents to visit the country on a temporary visa during the pendency of their application for permanent citizenship.
"This legislation will fix a harsh provision in our current immigration system that keeps permanent resident aliens separated from their spouses and children, often for periods of several years," New Jersey Democrat Frank Pallone said.

The "Spousal Reunification Act" will permit non-immigrant visitors, who are married to or are children of US green card holders residing and working in this country, to visit the US.

Currently, the relatives of legal permanent residents are not allowed to visit the US while they wait for approval of their application.

At present the families of US permanent aliens remain separated owing to the long duration for processing of the application, which is several years in some cases. "This bill would simply make it easier for family members to come to the US on a temporary basis, for events such as holidays and weddings and for those children who wish to attend school," he added.

Pallone said his legislation is necessary, because current law prejudges non-immigrant visitors who have petitioned for permanent residency. The lawmaker noted that other types of legal immigrants are able to "sponsor" or bring along family members on their visa during their time in the US.
 
So I have been looking for keywords in http://thomas.loc.gov/ and for 'naturalization' found 28 bills in which I could not find any language that spells-out 4yrs (instead of 5) residency requirement.

Anyone else tried?
 
want,
Is there a template to write to the senators to ask them to support the bill?with all the details and numbers and stuff?
 
if the 4 year citizenship is not there, then it basically meaningless for us; :( though I do wish the illegal immigrants would benefit from this bill.
 
I found it!!!!!

thankful said:
The full text is attached--if you have the inclination read this 700 page file.
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hi, guys. the faster citizenship for english fluency is at the page 649 part "G" at the lines 18-2 of the page 650.
So don't get sad to quick, this reform might bring some good news for us
"A lawful permanent resident of the united states who demostrates english fluency, in accordance with regulations prescribed by the secretary of homeland security, in consultation of the secretary of state, will satisfy the resident requirement under subsection (a) upon the completion of four years of continuos legal residency in the united states":D
So let's cheer up and wait for the best. keep positive!
 
masylee said:
hi, guys. the faster citizenship for english fluency is at the page 649 part "G" at the lines 18-2 of the page 650.
So don't get sad to quick, this reform might bring some good news for us
"A lawful permanent resident of the united states who demostrates english fluency, in accordance with regulations prescribed by the secretary of homeland security, in consultation of the secretary of state, will satisfy the resident requirement under subsection (a) upon the completion of four years of continuos legal residency in the united states":D
So let's cheer up and wait for the best. keep positive!
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Awesome job masylee. Its time to call your senators so this can be passed...Cross your fingers..
 
masylee said:
hi, guys. the faster citizenship for english fluency is at the page 649 part "G" at the lines 18-2 of the page 650.
So don't get sad to quick, this reform might bring some good news for us
"A lawful permanent resident of the united states who demostrates english fluency, in accordance with regulations prescribed by the secretary of homeland security, in consultation of the secretary of state, will satisfy the resident requirement under subsection (a) upon the completion of four years of continuos legal residency in the united states":D
So let's cheer up and wait for the best. keep positive!
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Good job, Maasylee.

Want to become a discovery attorney? :) :D
 
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