Florida Immigration Reform Articles

11 million undocumented immigrants are one step closer to getting on a path to achieving legal status in this country as is the broadest overhaul of the nation’s immigration laws.  This evening the Senate Judiciary Committee with a 13-5 vote moved the comprehensive immigration reform bill “Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013,”  forward.

The H1-B visa is a non-immigrant temporary visa program offered to high-skilled immigrants looking to work in the United States. 

Dear Speaker John Boehner, Rep. Nanci Pelosi, and House “Gang of 8”,

Small businesses are the backbone of the United States’ economy and hold the key to its recovery. And among American small businesses, high-tech firms that engage in the STEM fields of science, technology, engineering and math hold the most promise to jump start growth and forge a lasting, competitive rebound.

The National Coalition for Immigrant Women’s Rights (NCIWR) commends the U.S. Senate on its introduction of the “Border Security, Economic Opportunity and Immigration Modernization Act,” a bipartisan proposal for immigration reform.

The Dream Action Coalition commends the progress of the “Gang of 8” and will launch a grassroots and online effort to take on Senators John Cornyn (R-Tex) and Jeff Sessions (R-Ala) so they don’t stand in the way of debate.

Groundbreaking poll of Latino undocumented immigrants shows 85% have U.S. citizen family members; and 87% would plan to apply for citizenship if immigration reform passes

Small business owners throughout the United States have a pulse on the goings on within their local communities. They recognize that immigrant workers and their families are also consumers, which helps to create additional jobs and bolster local economies. Within that context, two new polls highlight small business owners’ perspectives of immigration and its positive effects on the ground in communities. Overwhelmingly, the surveys show small business owners, regardless of political affiliation, support comprehensive immigration reform.

Latino Decisions released new polling data today highlighting why immigration reform has become the number one political issue for Latino voters, and the answer is close personal connections between Latino voters and Latino undocumented immigrants.

Statement of Richard T. Foltin, Esq.Director of National and Legislative Affairs
Office of Government and International Affairs. American Jewish Committee (AJC). Since its founding in 1906, AJC has been outspoken in support of fair and generous immigration policies. As American Jews, we recall how our parents and grandparents made their way to this country seeking a better life, and know that we have prospered in and contributed to this country. That same opportunity should be available for others. Comprehensive immigration reform will strengthen America’s global competitiveness as well as allow hard-working immigrants an opportunity to succeed in the United States, for themselves and for future generations—and, at the same time, promote respect for the rule of law and protect our national security.

In advocating for fair, effective and humane immigration policies, AJC acts in accord with the American Jewish community’s longstanding interest in, and commitment to, a United States immigration and refugee policy that represents our nation’s best traditions. According to Jewish tradition, "strangers" are to be welcomed and valued, as we were once "strangers in the land of Egypt." The Torah tells us: "The strangers who sojourn with you shall be to you as the natives among you, and you shall love them as yourself; for you were strangers in the land of Egypt‖ (Leviticus 19:33-34).