The DREAM Act, Frequently Asked Questions

July, 2010

Washington D.C. – “Today, the Immigration Policy Center releases a Fact Check on the DREAM Act. Each year, approximately 65,000 undocumented students graduate from high school, many at the top of their classes, but cannot go to college, join the military, work, or otherwise pursue their dreams. They belong to the 1.5 generation – any (first generation) children brought to the United States at a young age by their parents who were largely raised inthis country and therefore share much in common with American born children. These students are culturally American, growing up here and often having little attachment to their country of birth. They tend to be bicultural and fluent in English. Many don’t even know that they are undocumented immigrants until they apply for a driver’s license or college, and then learn they lack Social Security numbers and other necessary legal documents. “  Click Here to Read Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about The DREAM Act

Arizona Judge Draws Line Between State and Federal Authority

 

Washington, D.C., For Immediate Release

“Today, Phoenix district court judge Susan Bolton enjoined key provisions of Arizona’s controversial immigration law, SB 1070. The judge recognized that the federal government has primary authority over making and enforcing immigration law, and that while states have limited authority in this arena, they cannot interfere with federal enforcement or undermine federal priorities…”

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Visa Bulletin August 2010 (Updated 7/13/2010)

DOS released the Visa Bulletin for August 2010. Section D addresses the retrogression of the Mexico Family Fourth Preference cut-off date and Section E discusses the applicability of INA §202(a)(5)(A) as it relates to the allocation of “otherwise unused” numbers. AILA Doc. No. 10071230.  – AILA.iorg

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The United States v. Arizona

 

The United States files a lawsuit against the state of Arizona in federal court. The lawsuit, prompted by passage of SB 1070 in the Arizona legislature, will argue that federal law trumps the state statute and enforcing immigration law is a federal responsibility. The Department has requested a preliminary injunction to delay enactment of the law, arguing that the law’s operation
will cause “irreparable harm.”  

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Current Visa Fees

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Video: President Obama on Comprehensive Immigration Reform

President Obama calls for both parties to come together to fix a broken immigration system and implement comprehensive reform that demands accountability from government, from businesses, and from individuals. July 1, 2010. – www.youtube.com

Reforming America’s Immigration Laws, A Woman’s Struggle

Reforming America’s Immigration Laws, A Woman’s Struggle 

By: Kavitha Sreeharsha, Esq. 

The Immigration Policy Center’s Special Reports are the most in-depth publication, providing detailed analyses of special topics in U.S. immigration policy.  

“The shifting political landscape has meant that comprehensive immigration reform (CIR) has not yet passed Congress and become law. Furthermore, states and localities are increasingly passing legislation targeting undocumented immigrants, and these laws have had a harmful impact on entire communities. While immigrant communities all over the United States endure the long wait to reform a broken immigration system, immigrant women often remain invisible and forgotten.” Click Here to Read on