So What Does Prosecutorial Discretion Mean (for me)?
Well the calls and reports have started. Friends, clients and people I have not heard from in years, have started coming out of the woodwork. I even heard from someone that they heard a radio report that Pres. Obama passed a new law that will allow all illegal immigrants to stay in this country as [...]
Why Limit Investment Visas to Treaty Countries?
In case someone did not notice, the economic condition of the US is not so hot right now. It does not seem like a very big stretch to me that the US should be welcoming any person who wants to come here and invest capital. Sadly, this is not the case. If you are from [...]
Congratulations to Mike Quigley
Today, Cook County Commissioner Mike Quigley won the Democrat Primary for the seat vacated by Rahm Emanuel, the Illinois 5th District. This seat has been a democrat stronghold for a long time, making his likely victory in the actual election a foregone conclusion. None the less when reviewing the candidates I was surprised to see how [...]
EB 5 Pilot Program to die?
Nothing about this makes sense. We are in a recession and the EB5 pilot program promotes foreign investment in the US. Sadly it is currently set to expire on Friday March 6, 2009. Why is this not extended? Its not like Congress has not extended other programs. Just this week certain programs for religious workers [...]
Congress is Schizophrenic (on Immigration in the Stimulus Bill)
Are they trying to help or hurt? I know I am not saying anything revolutionary, but the reality is I am convinced even they don’t know for sure. When it came to the Stimulus Bill there were sadly only two (2) immigration cross overs and they were both of the restrictive kind. The first thankfully [...]
Fight Notario Fraud
Please Join the ABA in fighting the fraud perpetrated on immigrants buy Notarios. These unscrupulous people take advantyage of their own communities. Make sure you see a reputable attorney, and if you have a problem, make sure to report them. This abuse must be stopped.
Driver’s Licenses?
Why is it that something people need to function and be safe is the place people think they can fight immigration. In Illinois we have motor voter which registes people to vote when they get a license. So manypeople have their futures ruined by this overbroad attempt to compel voting. In Texas even people entitled [...]
Congrats Judd!
Great piece on Judd Azulay in Illinois SuperLawyers. He is really a trend setter and leader in the world of immigration law. Keep it up!
Finding a Sense of Who We Are…
The editorial board of the NY Times has gotten it right again. I find myself saying this over and over again. In this mornings edition they talk about how we can figure out who we are if we bring rationality back to the immigration discussion. It is time to stand up and admit that the policies [...]
Homeland Security Recruitment Show
What was ABC thinking when they agreed to air a reality show about the Customs and Border Protection workers? Instead of a real picture of the gross misconduct and unfair practices these power maniacs utilize, we see crazy people who get excited about finding drugs, pull guns on kids, and think everyone is a terrorist. [...]
Why do you hate me?
That is a question someone asked me today as I visited Mexico. They want to know why the US will not let them visit, will not let them live. All they want a better life for their family. As bad as we think it is for us in the economic turmoil of the US, we [...]
Should Sheriff Joe Be Scared?
Could this meanthe end of the ridiculous program where state and local authorities take immigration enforcement into their own hands? We can only hope that maybe this is the end of 287(g) programs. Holder and Napolitano have both expressed opposition in the past, and they are now in a position to do something about it. [...]
Xenophobia is a Disease
Well leave it to the NY Times to get it right again. (Who knew I was such a fan?) On this morning’s editorial page they highlighted the story of a Latino man who was killed on Long Island in an apparent race/hate based attack by a group of teenagers. The culprits were identified by a [...]
The US is truly scary! Schools are off limits…
In a move that can only be described as disgusting, I am again embarrassed to live in this country. Missouri has now implemented a lawthat requires schools to check their students status and prevent those that are out of status from enrolling in the schools. I understand that people don’t want the scholarships going to [...]
Obama to increase H-1B’s?
A great analysis of why and how this might happen – from Computerworld no less. We can hope – right?
Congratulations President-Elect Obama-Immigration?
Its official. They just called it, Barack Obama will be the next president of the United States. Senator McCain is conceding. So here we go…what will be the first level of agenda items? What might be taken care of during even this interim period? Can immigration finally get brought to the stand and perhaps get [...]
Check Out Fox Chicago Tonight
They are doing a story on non-citizens voting. I hope they show how it can happen by mistake. Jeff Goldblatt is great, I hope he shows how people like me can get crossed up by the Secretary of State when I got a drivers license, and the idiots in the polling places.
ICE is Repugnant
I can’t believe it. They have managed to get even worse. I already knew they had no respect for individuals and their rights. Today I learned that they have no care for human life. I guess I should not be that surprised since we have already seen ICE deny medical treatment to people and allow [...]
War on Immigrants
Well thank goodnbess for the NY Times. At least someone out there (besides me) has noticed that the candidates for president have skipped the issue of immigration. In an editorial this morning they reminded us that these ridiculous raids are what we can all expect if someone does not start to talk about what needs [...]
Visa Waiver Program Expansion
Expansion of the Visa Waiver Program! South Korea, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, and Slovakia, all will now enjoy visa-free travel to the United States beginning about one month from now. Hurray for what looks like easing of access to the US.
