Ganesh Ranganathan
Member
I know where my money and if possible time will go next year (to support democrat nominees).
Editor’s comments from ilw.com
There are a number of issues simmering in the immigration pot on
the Hill. We expect that some may boil over later this fall. And
all of these issues will likely figure in the Presidential
election year of 2004. The smoldering immigration issues go
beyond the H-1B cap, even with the new L wrinkles that have
cropped up in connection with the H. Both BCIS and BICE are
likely to present Congress with big bills for addressing delays
in services and deportation respectively. With the budget mired
in huge deficits, this will likely be most unwelcome, but
pressing nonetheless. EOIR's recent curt review procedure,
together with the Supreme Court's Ventura decision, will end up
angering Circuits eventually, as they play ping-pong with IJs.
Ultimately, if one circuit strikes down the curt review
procedure, the entire unpleasant matter will end up in Congress's
lap. Of fundamental political importance, despite ample rhetoric,
the issue of how immigration fits into our new national security
scheme has not really been answered. Another terrorist attack,
which the intelligence agencies never cease to remind us is
around the corner, will bring this matter back into focus.
Sweeping the matter under the carpet only postpones and
aggravates the critical policy choices that must be made. Most
important of all perhaps, is the turnaround of our economy. When
that happy day arrives, it will bring with it tremendous pressure
on Congress to visit the 3/10 year bars and Legalization - wise
counsel then might well turn toward 245(i) as a solution -
particularly if the White House backs such a move. Immigration's
role in the upcoming Presidential election year will likely
reflect the fact the immigration is a crucial part of our
national and economic fabric.
Editor’s comments from ilw.com
There are a number of issues simmering in the immigration pot on
the Hill. We expect that some may boil over later this fall. And
all of these issues will likely figure in the Presidential
election year of 2004. The smoldering immigration issues go
beyond the H-1B cap, even with the new L wrinkles that have
cropped up in connection with the H. Both BCIS and BICE are
likely to present Congress with big bills for addressing delays
in services and deportation respectively. With the budget mired
in huge deficits, this will likely be most unwelcome, but
pressing nonetheless. EOIR's recent curt review procedure,
together with the Supreme Court's Ventura decision, will end up
angering Circuits eventually, as they play ping-pong with IJs.
Ultimately, if one circuit strikes down the curt review
procedure, the entire unpleasant matter will end up in Congress's
lap. Of fundamental political importance, despite ample rhetoric,
the issue of how immigration fits into our new national security
scheme has not really been answered. Another terrorist attack,
which the intelligence agencies never cease to remind us is
around the corner, will bring this matter back into focus.
Sweeping the matter under the carpet only postpones and
aggravates the critical policy choices that must be made. Most
important of all perhaps, is the turnaround of our economy. When
that happy day arrives, it will bring with it tremendous pressure
on Congress to visit the 3/10 year bars and Legalization - wise
counsel then might well turn toward 245(i) as a solution -
particularly if the White House backs such a move. Immigration's
role in the upcoming Presidential election year will likely
reflect the fact the immigration is a crucial part of our
national and economic fabric.