At 8 a.m., the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce hosts a post-election summit on the
future of immigration reform featuring a keynote by Deputy Secretary of State for New York for Economic Opportunity Jorge Montalvo, New York Law School, 185 West Broadway, Manhattan.
One person who doesn't believe the bill is acceptable under state law is New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who has been a prominent advocate for other
types of immigration reform in the past.
There are 11 million undocumented workers in the United States, and Democrats generally favor offering them a path to citizenship as
part of immigration reform.
Rubio, a member of the bipartisan Gang of Eight that authored the bill, has furiously tried to blunt the criticism this week, acknowledging concerns that the bill does not go far enough to ensure border security and prevent «amnesty,» an ambiguous but potent fear among
opponents of immigration reform.
In my mind's eye I can still see that picture, and as I do I can not help thinking of the members of Congress now debating competing pieces
of immigration reform legislation.
Talk of immigration reform in the first year — a Romney promise from the second presidential debate — caused aides to roll their eyes.»
Today's decision in the Washington Alliance case demonstrates that this is not true,» says a statement by Dale Wilcox, executive
director of the Immigration Reform Law Institute (IRLI), a nonprofit «public interest legal education and advocacy organization dedicated to advocating for the rights and interests of United States citizens in immigration - related matters,» according to its website.
Prior to leading FAIR, Mr. Stein was the Executive Director
of the Immigration Reform Law Institute, a public interest litigation group that has represented a variety of organizations in immigration and administrative law matters.
Craig Regelbrugge, Senior Vice President AmericanHort and National Co-chair of the Ag Coalition for Immigration Reform — Latest on the Politics
of Immigration Reform in Washington, D.C.
In June the Canadian government implemented a
package of immigration reforms, known as the Global Skills Strategy, aimed at fast - tracking visas for skilled foreign workers — some can get processed in as little as two weeks — and providing a concierge service that will walk companies through the process of opening an office on Canadian soil.
The National Review's
criticism of immigration reform apparently doesn't extend to Grover Norquist, the GOP's beloved anti-tax crusader who has spoken out in favor of comprehensive immigration reform.
A program like the one proposed in both Senate and House versions
of immigration reform bills would be a good start, awarding grants to nonprofits and state and local governments to run immigrant integration programs.
Many
aspects of immigration reform would affect retailers, particularly proposed new requirements regulating how employers verify the legal status of employees.
Sadly, this call for episcopal discretion in political matters is belied at every turn by the bishops» heavy - handed lobbying, in the parishes and in the legislatures, for a particular
program of immigration reform.
From its first mention, Trump's wall has been the protagonist of his discursive narrative; it is one of the «core principles»
of his immigration reform plan; it finds its way into nearly every stump speech, and it has become the iconic trope of unity for his followers and growing separation from Hispanics.
Asked about the difference in policy, Mark - Viverito said she hoped Hochul would reflect her new statewide standing, and pointed to the example of Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, who quickly evolved from prior positions as a gun rights supporter
skeptical of immigration reform, after she was appointed to the U.S. Senate.
Adriano Espaillat had, to his credit, spoken out against the 2013 law, calling it inhumane, but then gave wholehearted support to the 2014 law, citing it as an
exemplar of immigration reform.
He's also an outspoken
advocate of immigration reform and gatekeeper of a union of largely Latino membership that helps sway local elections and endorsed Ms. Clinton for president.
The municipal ID card program is among a
series of immigration reforms championed by de Blasio and the City Council, led by Speaker Melissa Mark - Viverito (D - Manhattan / The Bronx).
For those endeavoring to penetrate the maze of politics and special interests involved in the complicated
process of immigration reform legislation, The Times of India offers some intriguing news.
Their conclusion: «Based on our reading of existing evidence, we think that a
combination of immigration reforms to encourage more talented foreign students to study at U.S. universities, as well as for science and engineering Ph.D. graduates to remain in the United States to work or to start entrepreneurial ventures, would help revitalize innovation and economic growth.»
«With the future
of immigration reform undecided, enrollment groups must provide a safe harbor for citizen children who may have undocumented parents,» according to Dr Seiber.
With the labor market in the doldrums, America's technical supremacy under challenge from abroad, and the political issue
of immigration reform heating up, many argue that immigrants have a special propensity for innovation and entrepreneurship that can help spark badly needed economic growth.
The victory by economics professor Dave Brat gives the tea party an instant jolt of energy, sends shock waves through Capitol Hill, shakes up the GOP House hierarchyp — as Cantor was seen by many as the next speaker — and effectively kills any
chance of immigration reform passing through the House any time soon.»
School officials in the Los Angeles area say they are seeing the
impact of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 in a sharp drop in enrollments from projected levels for this year.
Robert Litan, the vice president of Research and Policy at the Kauffman Foundation, says that the president did not suggest any
type of immigration reform, which can have a huge impact on the number of entrepreneurs who decide to start companies in the United States.
Nearly 6 in 10 of Protestant senior pastors (58 percent) agree with the statement: «I am in
favor of immigration reform that includes a path to citizenship for those who are currently in the country illegally.»
A lot happened in the world of HR compliance during 2017, including: revisions to Form I - 9; the ever - expanding legalization of marijuana; preparation for changes to the Federal EEO - 1 Form; and
talk of immigration reform.