Sunday, June 13, 2010
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Immigration activists try to revive issue
Immigration activists have taken to Capitol Hill as they try to put the issue back on the agenda.
The oil spill in the Gulf Coast has taken the attention away from immigration, which key Democrats had vowed to address this year. Instead, Congressional leaders are now pushing an energy bill and planning to tackle unemployment ahead of midterm elections.
.... The pro-immigrant activists on Capitol Hill Tuesday are members of Immigration Voice , a group that advocates on behalf of high-skilled workers who come to the U.S. on work visas. The organization is part of a larger coalition that favors a comprehensive immigration overhaul.
Aman Kapoor, the group's president, said the focus of the lobby day is easing the visa process for high-skilled employees who want to stay in the U.S. permanently........
High Skilled immigrants living through the best of American tradition
On June 7th and June 8th 2010, around 150 high-skilled professionals including scientists, engineers and doctors will converge in Washington DC to meet with the nation’s lawmakers on the Capitol Hill. These highly skilled are advocating fixing long green card backlogs and the urgent need for Comprehensive Immigration Reform....
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Situation room is busy with activity
Lots of meetings going on. Everyone is very very busy...................
The Man himself
The post dedicated to the Man himself: Mr. Aman Kapoor who is the guiding force and founder of Immigration Voice. His tireless hard work and dedication to the cause is an inspiration to all of us.
He and others in IV team are actively managing this effort even after some got their Green Cards. This is certainly praise worthy.
A good meeting with Ombudsman, USCIS
Meeting with USCIS Ombudsman on Day 1. She came to the Situation room to meet everyone. It was great.
More officials are expected today in the reception.
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