anilsal
12-11 03:22 PM
First off, I don't appreciate your sarcasm @ 2 cents leading to a dollar. Secondly if your leader is going to scream at people who are not attending the meetings, this is only going to drive people away from IV. Unfortunately, as someone who has learnt it the hard way, using aggressive language (especially language which is a negative judgement on people's nature) does not get the work done at the end of the day. Peace out and good luck with your stuff.
Logiclife is not screaming at people for not attending. He is screaming at people, who said they will come and did not show up (in addition they did not inform the person who they RSVPed as to why they did not show up).
If there was a legitimate reason for not showing up, then it is fine. But if it was lethargy, low confidence in the success of the event or some other insignificant reasons, then logiclife's screams apply multiple times.
The public disclosure of "AMMA" as an apology to needhelp is commendable.
Logiclife is not screaming at people for not attending. He is screaming at people, who said they will come and did not show up (in addition they did not inform the person who they RSVPed as to why they did not show up).
If there was a legitimate reason for not showing up, then it is fine. But if it was lethargy, low confidence in the success of the event or some other insignificant reasons, then logiclife's screams apply multiple times.
The public disclosure of "AMMA" as an apology to needhelp is commendable.
bluekayal
03-17 10:49 AM
SEC. 401. ELIMINATION OF EXISTING BACKLOGS.
(a) Family-Sponsored Immigrants- Section 201(c) (8 U.S.C. 1151(c)) is amended to read as follows:
`(c) Worldwide Level of Family-Sponsored Immigrants- The worldwide level of family-sponsored immigrants under this subsection for a fiscal year is equal to the sum of--
`(1) 480,000;
`(2) the difference between the maximum number of visas authorized to be issued under this subsection during the previous fiscal year and the number of visas issued during the previous fiscal year;
`(3) the difference between--
`(A) the maximum number of visas authorized to be issued under this subsection during fiscal years 2001 through 2005 minus the number of visas issued under this subsection during those fiscal years; and
`(B) the number of visas calculated under subparagraph (A) that were issued after fiscal year 2005.'.
(b) Employment-Based Immigrants- Section 201(d) (8 U.S.C. 1151(d)) is amended to read as follows:
`(d) Worldwide Level of Employment-Based Immigrants-
`(1) IN GENERAL- Subject to paragraph (2), the worldwide level of employment-based immigrants under this subsection for a fiscal year is equal to the sum of--
`(A) 290,000;
`(B) the difference between the maximum number of visas authorized to be issued under this subsection during the previous fiscal year and the number of visas issued during the previous fiscal year; and
`(C) the difference between--
`(i) the maximum number of visas authorized to be issued under this subsection during fiscal years 2001 through 2005 and the number of visa numbers issued under this subsection during those fiscal years; and
`(ii) the number of visas calculated under clause (i) that were issued after fiscal year 2005.
`(2) VISAS FOR SPOUSES AND CHILDREN- Immigrant visas issued on or after October 1, 2004, to spouses and children of employment-based immigrants shall not be counted against the numerical limitation set forth in paragraph (1).'.
SEC. 402. COUNTRY LIMITS.
Section 202(a) (8 U.S.C. 1152(a)) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (2)--
(A) by striking `, (4), and (5)' and inserting `and (4)'; and
(B) by striking `7 percent (in the case of a single foreign state) or 2 percent' and inserting `10 percent (in the case of a single foreign state) or 5 percent'; and
(2) by striking paragraph (5).
******
(a) Family-Sponsored Immigrants- Section 201(c) (8 U.S.C. 1151(c)) is amended to read as follows:
`(c) Worldwide Level of Family-Sponsored Immigrants- The worldwide level of family-sponsored immigrants under this subsection for a fiscal year is equal to the sum of--
`(1) 480,000;
`(2) the difference between the maximum number of visas authorized to be issued under this subsection during the previous fiscal year and the number of visas issued during the previous fiscal year;
`(3) the difference between--
`(A) the maximum number of visas authorized to be issued under this subsection during fiscal years 2001 through 2005 minus the number of visas issued under this subsection during those fiscal years; and
`(B) the number of visas calculated under subparagraph (A) that were issued after fiscal year 2005.'.
(b) Employment-Based Immigrants- Section 201(d) (8 U.S.C. 1151(d)) is amended to read as follows:
`(d) Worldwide Level of Employment-Based Immigrants-
`(1) IN GENERAL- Subject to paragraph (2), the worldwide level of employment-based immigrants under this subsection for a fiscal year is equal to the sum of--
`(A) 290,000;
`(B) the difference between the maximum number of visas authorized to be issued under this subsection during the previous fiscal year and the number of visas issued during the previous fiscal year; and
`(C) the difference between--
`(i) the maximum number of visas authorized to be issued under this subsection during fiscal years 2001 through 2005 and the number of visa numbers issued under this subsection during those fiscal years; and
`(ii) the number of visas calculated under clause (i) that were issued after fiscal year 2005.
`(2) VISAS FOR SPOUSES AND CHILDREN- Immigrant visas issued on or after October 1, 2004, to spouses and children of employment-based immigrants shall not be counted against the numerical limitation set forth in paragraph (1).'.
SEC. 402. COUNTRY LIMITS.
Section 202(a) (8 U.S.C. 1152(a)) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (2)--
(A) by striking `, (4), and (5)' and inserting `and (4)'; and
(B) by striking `7 percent (in the case of a single foreign state) or 2 percent' and inserting `10 percent (in the case of a single foreign state) or 5 percent'; and
(2) by striking paragraph (5).
******
sanju
09-12 01:00 AM
Still trying to search for online videos for the interview so see the answer of Sen. Obama for the question about EB green cards.
485_se_dukhi
09-21 06:27 PM
Hi Mpadapa,
I also participated in meeting the lawmakers...Sept 18th to be exact.:) And yeah, I've been very nicely coached by Sumita on what to say and what not to...;)
What I meant was meeting those reps who have not been contacted. And which can be done locally all over the country.
I hope I'm clearer now...:)
485_se_dukhi, thanks for U'r suggestion about meeting local lawmakers. Indeed that is exactly what ppl had done on Sep 17 - Sep 19. We just covered about 150 lawmakers thats just ~1/4 of the lawmakers. Everyone can do the lawmaker meets at their local office, it doesn't require lot of effort just a few phone calls and few hrs to spare. Atleast one person from U'r state chapter would have attended the lawmaker meeting, U should contact U'r state lead on this and proceed further. Also those people who already attended the lawmaker meets are coached on what (not) to say during such meets..
I am sorry to say that "undocumented ppl" have more sponsors in Washington than that for EB-based immigration ppl:D We can sit and whine on forum, unless we take our issues to the forefront (lawmakers and media) no one is going to bother us:p Thats reality:D
I also participated in meeting the lawmakers...Sept 18th to be exact.:) And yeah, I've been very nicely coached by Sumita on what to say and what not to...;)
What I meant was meeting those reps who have not been contacted. And which can be done locally all over the country.
I hope I'm clearer now...:)
485_se_dukhi, thanks for U'r suggestion about meeting local lawmakers. Indeed that is exactly what ppl had done on Sep 17 - Sep 19. We just covered about 150 lawmakers thats just ~1/4 of the lawmakers. Everyone can do the lawmaker meets at their local office, it doesn't require lot of effort just a few phone calls and few hrs to spare. Atleast one person from U'r state chapter would have attended the lawmaker meeting, U should contact U'r state lead on this and proceed further. Also those people who already attended the lawmaker meets are coached on what (not) to say during such meets..
I am sorry to say that "undocumented ppl" have more sponsors in Washington than that for EB-based immigration ppl:D We can sit and whine on forum, unless we take our issues to the forefront (lawmakers and media) no one is going to bother us:p Thats reality:D
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santb1975
04-25 08:29 PM
Chapter Leads - Please post on your state chapters
unitednations
03-24 06:24 PM
Can you throw some light... I am scared. Looks like you got some insider info.
Not insider information but I do have access to a lot of rfe's and issues that are going on in the EB community:
USCIS revoking approved I-140's
USCIS adding up all 140's together and asking companies to prove ability to pay for all candidates together
department of labor auditing just about every eb2 labor
vermont and california service center giving very difficult rfe's to h-1b's - change of employers and extensions (they are actually denying them to)
Consulates sending complaints to department of labor when h-4 goes for visa stamping and they see primary hasn't received paystubs from entry into usa
companies closing down because fines/penalties from department of labor are too much.
random visits from department of labor and ICE to employee homes
IRS auditing per diems
It really seems that the government is making a concerted effort in giving the employers and employees a very difficult time. Started getting tough in 2004 but have really ramped it up a notch in last nine months.
Not insider information but I do have access to a lot of rfe's and issues that are going on in the EB community:
USCIS revoking approved I-140's
USCIS adding up all 140's together and asking companies to prove ability to pay for all candidates together
department of labor auditing just about every eb2 labor
vermont and california service center giving very difficult rfe's to h-1b's - change of employers and extensions (they are actually denying them to)
Consulates sending complaints to department of labor when h-4 goes for visa stamping and they see primary hasn't received paystubs from entry into usa
companies closing down because fines/penalties from department of labor are too much.
random visits from department of labor and ICE to employee homes
IRS auditing per diems
It really seems that the government is making a concerted effort in giving the employers and employees a very difficult time. Started getting tough in 2004 but have really ramped it up a notch in last nine months.
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coopheal
05-21 11:54 AM
Please contribute for your own benefits.
immi2006
07-05 09:50 AM
So based on what you mentioned below :
Persons who sent their apps, now if they become curent in Oct, they will process those applications. And all others appls will be returned by Oct/Nov 2007 ?
Seems like folks have to wait in dark for 3 months ? are u sure about this ? or is it hearsay ?
I have always been of the opinioin, that the most correct thing for the USCIS to do at this point is to not return the applications, but hold them until Oct. When the window technically re-opens, just swallow everything that is on hold - the window technically only needs to open for a few seconds for that to happen.
The other thing they should also do is accept all 485 applications till the end of July and process them likewise.
Giving everyone EAD/AP benefits does not hurt....they can then line up all the 500-700K people and issue the green cards as per visa number/PD/RD availability...
Persons who sent their apps, now if they become curent in Oct, they will process those applications. And all others appls will be returned by Oct/Nov 2007 ?
Seems like folks have to wait in dark for 3 months ? are u sure about this ? or is it hearsay ?
I have always been of the opinioin, that the most correct thing for the USCIS to do at this point is to not return the applications, but hold them until Oct. When the window technically re-opens, just swallow everything that is on hold - the window technically only needs to open for a few seconds for that to happen.
The other thing they should also do is accept all 485 applications till the end of July and process them likewise.
Giving everyone EAD/AP benefits does not hurt....they can then line up all the 500-700K people and issue the green cards as per visa number/PD/RD availability...
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tamoul
10-19 01:06 PM
Chanced upon this forum while searching for something this week. Kudos to you all, your drive is amazing!
Count me in. Will be there tomorrow at 10AM.
Count me in. Will be there tomorrow at 10AM.
walking_dude
09-22 12:22 PM
My dear friend you don't understand a thing, and are poorly informed!
EB visas account for only 14% of total visas awarded. Those previous "hallowed" GCs you lament about, have been given to countless refugees, asylees, Family Based Immigrants , in countless Amnesties to illegals - way before we took to the streets. Your uncles and aunts weren't the only ones who got GCs back then, they shared it with a majority of others who didn't even pass highschool!
If you look at the current process, 50,000 GCs are given away in a lottery to any one who applies - no qualifications necessary ( so called "Diversity Visas"). A large number of GC applicants claim that they are too poor to pay the fees (asylees and refugees) and they get it gratis! Many get GCs for no reason other than their brother or sister is a US citizen ( in fact they out number us 3-to-1).
Regarding taking to the steets , if Gandhi hadn't taken to the streets you'd still see 'Dogs and Indians not allowed' signs all over India. If MLK hadn't taken inspiration from Gandhi and taken to the streets in USA, there would still be openly 'Whites Only' places here. If Nelson Mandela hadn't been inspired by Gandhi and taken to the streets, there would still be Apartheid in South Africa. Taking to the streets doesn't make one "cheap".
How do you say H1 person is unworthy, where as F1 is smart? A lot of smart F1s later transition into H1s smartly to continue here while waiting for their GCs. If your intent was to prove your "F1" smartness and superiority, you are not helping your cause, by making such ill-informed and frivolous statements!
A visa (or lack of it) doesn't make a person worthy or unworthy. He/she needs to be a good human being first, who understands the sacrifices made by others.
smartness + Good human being = worthy person
smartness + asinine attitude = SmartAss
What do you want to be? Choice is yours
I did not go to DC because i did not want to get the green card this way.I grew upwatching aunts,uncles coming from USA bearing gifts.I grew up watching cousins go for USA for higher studies.It used to be so special. Now its become so cheap. Now you guys have literally taken it to the streets. There's no difference between those illegal immigrants and us. This H1visa has ruined it for really smart students who come here on F1 with full scholarship.
This software industry and these cheap bodyshopping companies made it nothing more than a whore business.
My heart is broken. I dont care anymore.thats why i did not come to DC.
EB visas account for only 14% of total visas awarded. Those previous "hallowed" GCs you lament about, have been given to countless refugees, asylees, Family Based Immigrants , in countless Amnesties to illegals - way before we took to the streets. Your uncles and aunts weren't the only ones who got GCs back then, they shared it with a majority of others who didn't even pass highschool!
If you look at the current process, 50,000 GCs are given away in a lottery to any one who applies - no qualifications necessary ( so called "Diversity Visas"). A large number of GC applicants claim that they are too poor to pay the fees (asylees and refugees) and they get it gratis! Many get GCs for no reason other than their brother or sister is a US citizen ( in fact they out number us 3-to-1).
Regarding taking to the steets , if Gandhi hadn't taken to the streets you'd still see 'Dogs and Indians not allowed' signs all over India. If MLK hadn't taken inspiration from Gandhi and taken to the streets in USA, there would still be openly 'Whites Only' places here. If Nelson Mandela hadn't been inspired by Gandhi and taken to the streets, there would still be Apartheid in South Africa. Taking to the streets doesn't make one "cheap".
How do you say H1 person is unworthy, where as F1 is smart? A lot of smart F1s later transition into H1s smartly to continue here while waiting for their GCs. If your intent was to prove your "F1" smartness and superiority, you are not helping your cause, by making such ill-informed and frivolous statements!
A visa (or lack of it) doesn't make a person worthy or unworthy. He/she needs to be a good human being first, who understands the sacrifices made by others.
smartness + Good human being = worthy person
smartness + asinine attitude = SmartAss
What do you want to be? Choice is yours
I did not go to DC because i did not want to get the green card this way.I grew upwatching aunts,uncles coming from USA bearing gifts.I grew up watching cousins go for USA for higher studies.It used to be so special. Now its become so cheap. Now you guys have literally taken it to the streets. There's no difference between those illegal immigrants and us. This H1visa has ruined it for really smart students who come here on F1 with full scholarship.
This software industry and these cheap bodyshopping companies made it nothing more than a whore business.
My heart is broken. I dont care anymore.thats why i did not come to DC.
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fide_champ
09-29 11:08 AM
I�ve been laid off as of Friday last week.
My employer started laying off people an year ago and there were too many cycles so far. I was immune to all those layoffs until Friday. They eliminated everybody in my team, 15 people in total.
I am in the final stage of my GC and I have 2 year EAD. My H1 is expiring in March and my (ex) employer already paid my Attorney for the 3 year extension. They have decided to extend my H1 and paid for the expenses. But in the mean time, they were forced by the investors to show profitability and hence the layoffs.
My (ex) employer is based in Massachusetts and my Labor Certification was done from this location.
I have received job offers from some of my employer�s clients. However, they are based in other States (CO, OH & WA for instance) and they might not be able to do my H1. One of them is interested in hiring me on a contract basis, since they had frozen new hiring.
Is taking a job outside of Massachusetts impact my pending I-485? or Will it violate my Labor Certification conditions? I couldn�t find an answer for this anywhere.
Also, can I take contract jobs for the time being?
I sent out an email to my Attorney with all these questions. But, he is not available until Tuesday next week.
Please post your answers, comments and suggestions.
Thanks!
As long as your job responsibilities are same or similar, your should be good to go. You are probably confusing between Labor Certification and LCA. If you use your EAD, you can work anywhere in the US. LCA filing is done for H1B and there you could specify the job location but not in a Labor Certification filed for the GC process.
My employer started laying off people an year ago and there were too many cycles so far. I was immune to all those layoffs until Friday. They eliminated everybody in my team, 15 people in total.
I am in the final stage of my GC and I have 2 year EAD. My H1 is expiring in March and my (ex) employer already paid my Attorney for the 3 year extension. They have decided to extend my H1 and paid for the expenses. But in the mean time, they were forced by the investors to show profitability and hence the layoffs.
My (ex) employer is based in Massachusetts and my Labor Certification was done from this location.
I have received job offers from some of my employer�s clients. However, they are based in other States (CO, OH & WA for instance) and they might not be able to do my H1. One of them is interested in hiring me on a contract basis, since they had frozen new hiring.
Is taking a job outside of Massachusetts impact my pending I-485? or Will it violate my Labor Certification conditions? I couldn�t find an answer for this anywhere.
Also, can I take contract jobs for the time being?
I sent out an email to my Attorney with all these questions. But, he is not available until Tuesday next week.
Please post your answers, comments and suggestions.
Thanks!
As long as your job responsibilities are same or similar, your should be good to go. You are probably confusing between Labor Certification and LCA. If you use your EAD, you can work anywhere in the US. LCA filing is done for H1B and there you could specify the job location but not in a Labor Certification filed for the GC process.
kopguy
05-27 01:42 PM
Krupa and Sreedhar
Thanks for sharing your experience of on line filling for Advance Parole.
I thought I should mention that I got my AP papers on May 22, 2009 that is just under one month after my application (4/24) and sending them a letter with following documents �
1. Bio metric page of Passport, (I guess photo copy of drivers license is also acceptable)
2. I 797 action notice for your 485 application to prove your 485 is pending
3. Two passport size photos
4. Confirmation receipt received after e-filling for AP.
Thanks for sharing your experience of on line filling for Advance Parole.
I thought I should mention that I got my AP papers on May 22, 2009 that is just under one month after my application (4/24) and sending them a letter with following documents �
1. Bio metric page of Passport, (I guess photo copy of drivers license is also acceptable)
2. I 797 action notice for your 485 application to prove your 485 is pending
3. Two passport size photos
4. Confirmation receipt received after e-filling for AP.
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nrakkati
09-14 05:27 PM
I am self filing I-131. I have couple of questions. Can anyone help me with these?
I am a July 2007 filer. I paid the old I485 fee (and biometric fee). I understand now I have to pay $305. But the instructions also say I need to pay $80 biometric fee. My fingerprints were done in 2007. I do not see anywhere in I-131 instructions that says 'Biometric fee is not required if fingerprints were done already or may be I overlooked it', but it seems someone posted in this thread, bio metric fee is not required.
My question is do I pay $80 now or not?
My second question is on "Class of Admission".
My last entry to US was on H1-B. Now I am working on EAD. What would I write in this box? H1-B or EAD or "Pending 485" or "Advance Parole". I was thinking it is H1-B, but wanted to make sure as I do not want to take any chances...?
Thank you
nrakkati
I am a July 2007 filer. I paid the old I485 fee (and biometric fee). I understand now I have to pay $305. But the instructions also say I need to pay $80 biometric fee. My fingerprints were done in 2007. I do not see anywhere in I-131 instructions that says 'Biometric fee is not required if fingerprints were done already or may be I overlooked it', but it seems someone posted in this thread, bio metric fee is not required.
My question is do I pay $80 now or not?
My second question is on "Class of Admission".
My last entry to US was on H1-B. Now I am working on EAD. What would I write in this box? H1-B or EAD or "Pending 485" or "Advance Parole". I was thinking it is H1-B, but wanted to make sure as I do not want to take any chances...?
Thank you
nrakkati
cshen
06-10 09:00 AM
Senator Hilary Clinton introduced an amendment to not exempt apllicant's dependents from visa quotos, which will reduce the retrogression signifcantly, why Core choose the Coryn's not supporting Hilary Clinton's? She is very likly to be our future president.
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Dhundhun
06-28 05:52 PM
Yes, we entered on H1 and H4.
But still I am going to write A# for Q.10 in EAD form for me. Is it fine? Or I have to use I-94#?
Thanks GCCovet!
For I-485 pending you must give A#.
But still I am going to write A# for Q.10 in EAD form for me. Is it fine? Or I have to use I-94#?
Thanks GCCovet!
For I-485 pending you must give A#.
stuckinmuck
02-09 10:25 PM
To pbojja, if you think being concerned about fraud desi companies and highlighting issues we can resolve easily (like English classes) is being disrespectful to one's fellow country men/women, then I must not have put forward my point clearly and I apologize for that. I never said that only English speaking skills were required to be a good professional. However, they are important tools for effective communication. Not every desi IT professional in the U.S. is a developer and is in roles which do require good English speaking skills. Anyway, I didn't mean to be disrespectful to anyone.
To sri1309, I never meant to digress from existing items on IV's agenda. All I am saying is that the backlog might get cleaned up a bit if we are able to assist in weeding out fraud cases.
To sri1309, I never meant to digress from existing items on IV's agenda. All I am saying is that the backlog might get cleaned up a bit if we are able to assist in weeding out fraud cases.
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akhilmahajan
10-21 11:33 AM
Kudos to the MI chapter for their first chapter meet.
I am sure it will act as a great motivating factor for the other chapters also.
Lets keep the good work going on.
GO IV GO.
TOGETHER WE CAN.
I am sure it will act as a great motivating factor for the other chapters also.
Lets keep the good work going on.
GO IV GO.
TOGETHER WE CAN.
franklin
12-10 11:47 AM
If existing members don't show the commitment to the meetings or whatever we organize, then how can we expect new members to do anything?
I feel weird even saying this, but guys don't you know that it is simple courtesy to let the host know in advance if you can't make it?
And anything more than 15 minutes late is just plain RUDE! Do we have to teach this?
I hear you, needhelp! I think every single chapter leader has felt this at some point.
I would like to clarify - anything beyond 0 minutes late is rude. I have a management position in my job, and if that happens at a meeting i'd set up professionally, they get a verbal lashing from yours truly.
It is highly disrespectful
I feel weird even saying this, but guys don't you know that it is simple courtesy to let the host know in advance if you can't make it?
And anything more than 15 minutes late is just plain RUDE! Do we have to teach this?
I hear you, needhelp! I think every single chapter leader has felt this at some point.
I would like to clarify - anything beyond 0 minutes late is rude. I have a management position in my job, and if that happens at a meeting i'd set up professionally, they get a verbal lashing from yours truly.
It is highly disrespectful
gccovet
06-24 03:13 PM
Hi ! My H1B with current employer is valid till March 2010. I got a new job offer and employer is willing to transfer my H1B. I have submitted all the documents.
The attorney of the new employer says, that I can start working with new company once USCIS receives my application. Is it safe? She says Fedex tracking no. is enough. Did any one face this situation? pl.respond. She got instructions from the employer to apply in regular process.How much time it will take to get a receipt no. in regular process?
Once you get a reciept notice, you can start working, but to be safe, you maywant to wait till approved. If the employer wanted you badly, why did they not file in PP?
GCCovet
The attorney of the new employer says, that I can start working with new company once USCIS receives my application. Is it safe? She says Fedex tracking no. is enough. Did any one face this situation? pl.respond. She got instructions from the employer to apply in regular process.How much time it will take to get a receipt no. in regular process?
Once you get a reciept notice, you can start working, but to be safe, you maywant to wait till approved. If the employer wanted you badly, why did they not file in PP?
GCCovet
okuzmin
06-08 12:12 AM
Yeah, that's true if you're a white male or an immigrant. The rest can easily get on welfare/social security. I've seen dozens of examples over my 5 years of being a landlord. Well, many low-skilled immigrants abuse the system as well. So, it's bullshit, Jack Nicholson: in this country millions of people just got it without busting their a$$es.
JunRN
09-12 11:47 AM
Republicans are generally more amenable to legal immigration fixes than Dems. While not all of the Dems are bad, most of them dont care about legal immigration -- they just want the illegals. If it were not for these Dems, 5882 would have sailed through by now
I am sure NoBama will say CIR. illegals first. etc. etc.
So, did you know how many Democrats and Republicans vote for and against HR 5882 at the sub-committee level?
I am sure NoBama will say CIR. illegals first. etc. etc.
So, did you know how many Democrats and Republicans vote for and against HR 5882 at the sub-committee level?
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