New York, September 2005
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California Advances Bill to issue Driver's Licenses to Illegal Immigrants
SACRAMENTO, CA - After a late-night debate on the politically sensitive
issue of immigration, the California Assembly on Wednesday passed a bill to
extend driver's licenses to illegal immigrants. The measure would clear the way
for California to create a distinct driver's license, with a unique design and
color, for people who cannot prove legal citizenship in the United States. The
license could be used only for driving and would not be valid identification for
other purposes such as opening a bank account or boarding an airplane. The bill,
SB 60 by Sen. Gil Cedillo (D-Los Angeles), would also allow roughly 800,000
people in California who have applied to federal immigration officials for legal
residency to get a California driver's license starting as soon as March 2006. The bill passed 42 to 34.
Cedillo's bill passed the Senate in June on a 22-16 partisan split. Now the
Senate is expected to approve recent amendments and send it to the governor, who
is under pressure from Republicans to veto the measure. Cedillo said he included
several elements in the bill aimed at overcoming objections from Gov. Arnold
Schwarzenegger, who last year vetoed a Cedillo driver's license bill. But before
the state Assembly took up the new bill Wednesday, there were no indications
that the changes would satisfy the governor. The governor's office has
consistently said Schwarzenegger does not want to take any action until the
federal government finishes deciding its requirements for state licenses —
changes spawned by concern that terrorists or other criminals could get such
documents. Congress gave states the option to create distinct
driver's licenses
for illegal immigrants under the Real ID Act passed in May. That sweeping law
will require most states to change the information they include on driver's
licenses, the documents they require to issue a license and how they store
driver's license data.
Source: LA TIMES
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Downloadable Immigration eBooks are now Available
 NEW YORK
- Immigration Services (an independent organization) has recently started offering immigration kits as downloadable PDF files, also called "eBooks".
Previously, immigration packages could only the ordered in hard copy format,
which meant applicant had to wait until the requested immigration kit arrived
by mail, before the application process could start. Now with the addition of
downloadable immigration kits, applicants can order the desired application kit
online, and receive the download link within seconds. This is a much faster and convenient way to order immigration
application kits. Immigration eBooks are also cheaper than regular application
kits, since there is no shipping and handling charges.
Downloadable immigration kits contain the same information as regular hard copy
immigration kits, including
application requirements and instructions, and all required USCIS application
forms. Immigration eBooks are available for download exclusively from
www.usimmigrationsupport.org
The most popular titles include: "H-1B Work Visa", "Green Card through
Marriage", "Green Card Renewal", "U.S. Citizenship" and "U.S. Passport", among
others. The view full list of immigration kits, please visit
www.usimmigrationsupport.org
UNITED STATES IMMIGRATION
APPLICATION KITS:
$54.95 |
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Diversity Immigrant Visa Program - Green Card Lottery
2005 Green Card Lottery (DV-2007) Registration is now open
Every year the US government issues 50,000 permanent Green
Cards through the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program; the
Green Card Lottery.
Applicants are selected randomly by a computer generated drawing. If you are
selected, you and your family will be authorized to live and work permanently in the United
States. Registration for the 2005 Green Card Lottery is open until December 3,
2005.
Instructions for the 2005 Green Card Lottery are now available.
2004 Green Card Lottery (DV-2006) Results to be announced
Registration for the 2004 Green Card Lottery (DV-2006) ended on January 7th
2005. Applicants selected will be notified by mail directly by U.S. State
Department between May and August 2005. Persons not selected will NOT receive any
notification.
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Green Card through Marriage Application Updates
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YORK, NY - The
process of completing and submitting a request for a
Green Card through marriage
to a United States citizen can be both costly and confusing. This immigration
package makes the application process straightforward and easy to understand.
This is a user-friendly, step-by-step guide to help you file your application as
efficiently and quickly as possible.
The documents in the Green Card though Marriage application kit will assist you
in determining your eligibility for a Green Card through marriage.
GREEN CARD THROUGH MARRIAGE
APPLICATION KIT:
$49.95 |
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For additional information visit
www.usimmigrationsupport.org
The Green Card through Marriage application is a 3-step process:
- Step 1 - The Petition
- Step 2 - The Application
- Step 3 - The Interview
Green Card through Marriage Application Kit: [more
information]
- Green Card by marriage overview
- Privileges and Limitations
- Eligibility and Requirements
- How to apply if the marriage takes place in the United States
- How to apply if the marriage takes place outside the United States
- How to fill out the application forms
- Application checklist
- List of required documents
- Interview information
- How to remove the 2-year "conditional residence"
- List of all USCIS (formerly INS) offices nationwide
- List of United States embassies and consulates
- FREE Application forms
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President Bush drafts new immigration reform plan
WASHINGTON - The White House has drawn up a comprehensive proposal to
reform US
immigration laws that would allow illegal immigrants already in the country to
remain as legal guest workers, but would force them to leave after six years and
re-apply to return. The drafting of such a detailed scheme indicates that
President George W. Bush remains determined to push ahead with
immigration
reform despite the national attention on Hurricane Katrina. “They're further
along than I thought,” said Jeff Flake, an Arizona Republican who has been
pushing for immigration reform. The proposal was outlined to a small group of
House Republicans this week in a meeting convened by Karl Rove, White House
deputy chief of staff.
Mr Bush told Republican lawmakers at a private meeting in July that he wanted an
immigration bill taken up this autumn, and he appears to be pressing ahead on
that timetable despite the disruption caused by the hurricane. In the House of
Representatives, Republican speaker Dennis Hastert has directed his party to try
to resolve sharp internal differences between those who favour increased legal
immigration and those who want existing laws against
illegal immigration
enforced aggressively. Rep John Shadegg of Arizona is leading that effort.
Source: FINANCIAL TIMES
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U.S. Immigration Website is now Available in Spanish
 ESPAÑOL
- La página U.S. Immigration Support ahora está disponible en español. En
nuestra página Web usted encontrará las últimas noticias e información de
inmigración de EE.UU. Usted puede utilizar los manuales de inmigración que
tenemos disponibles en español para solicitar un
Green Card, la ciudadanía de
EE.UU. o una visa de Estados Unidos. Además proveemos información en español de
cómo iniciar un negocio, obtener un trabajo, y hasta como obtener una tarjeta de
crédito de los Estados Unidos. Entre aquí para visitar la versión en español de
nuestra página de Inmigración de EE.UU.
ENGLISH - U.S. Immigration Support website is now also available in Spanish. At
our website you will find the latest U.S. immigration news and information. You
may also apply for a Green Card,
U.S. Citizenship, United States visas, submit
your application to the Green Card Lottery and download USCIS
immigration forms.
We also provide information on how to start a business, get a
job, and even get
a credit card in the United States, and it is all available in Spanish.
Click here to visit
the Spanish version of the U.S. Immigration Support website.
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