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.
Advocacy Day 2 Photos
Teams of members are out for meetings this morning. In the situation room these are the coordinators keeping a tab on all meetings. Its a very complex task with last minute changes happening, keeping a record of every meeting, every follow up from the meeting, preparing a document set for every meeting, researching before every meeting and planning for upcoming meetings. Hats of to everyone involved in co-ordination effort.
Monday, June 7, 2010
USCIS Ombudsman Ms. January visits Immigration Voice Situation Room
USCIS Ombudsman Ms. January speaking to the Immigration Voice members during a visit. Immigration Voice is speaking with lawmakers to advocate to make immigration reform.
Why activists prefer coalitions
Congress.Org
Immigrant rights groups strengthen numbers by working together.
By Ambreen Ali
The immigration debate has become primarily about the 12 million illegal immigrants living in the U.S., overshadowing less contentious parts of the bill.
Aman Kapoor and his colleagues at Immigration Voice want to change the nation's immigration laws, but they are not concerned with the illegal immigration issue. What they want is less politically charged: an easier path to permanent residency for well-educated foreigners who come to the U.S. on work visas.
So why doesn't Kapoor go it alone, rather than tying his cause to the larger call for a comprehensive immigration overhaul?..........
Read more here
Immigrant rights groups strengthen numbers by working together.
By Ambreen Ali
The immigration debate has become primarily about the 12 million illegal immigrants living in the U.S., overshadowing less contentious parts of the bill.
Aman Kapoor and his colleagues at Immigration Voice want to change the nation's immigration laws, but they are not concerned with the illegal immigration issue. What they want is less politically charged: an easier path to permanent residency for well-educated foreigners who come to the U.S. on work visas.
So why doesn't Kapoor go it alone, rather than tying his cause to the larger call for a comprehensive immigration overhaul?..........
Read more here
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Friday, June 4, 2010
Advocacy Day 2010
Welcome to Immigration Voice Advocacy Day Blog Site. Check out for regular updates and live feeds including pictures through the event.
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