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The news that President Obama plans to put immigration back into the political debate is very welcome. The economic crisis has made this issue even more urgent for two reasons: Ai-jen Poo, of the National Alliance of Domestic Workers, points out that ...

It looks like dealing with the nine-headed hydra that is the economic crisis isn't enough of a challenge for Barack Obama. The president will also take on immigration reform a lot earlier than anyone expected ? as in next month. I don't envy him the ...

Can Obama Reform Immigration in a Recession? ?Yes He Can!? - NY Activist Get the Flash Playerto see this player. Albany, NY - The Long Island Immigrant Alliance is welcoming the news that President Obama will add immigration reform legislation to his ...

That's the opinion of the South Texas congressional delegation as it prepares -- again -- to discuss immigration reform in the nation's capital. President Barack Obama is quietly planning to start serious discussion on immigration reform sometime next ...

Kelly Fincham, executive director of the Irish Lobby for Immigration Reform (ILIR), warmly welcomed a statement on Wednesday by the Presidents newly appointed deputy assistant, Cecilia Munoz, which she is keen to put in place a policy reform that ...

WASHINGTON: In a clear manifestation of the current financial turmoil in the US, it has received only 42,000 H-1B visa applications so far against the stipulated quota of 65,000 for the fiscal 2010, even as a debate on raising cap on this highly skilled ...

WASHINGTON: In a clear manifestation of the current financial turmoil in the US, it has received only 42,000 H-1B visa applications so far against the stipulated quota of 65,000 for the fiscal 2010, even as a debate on raising cap on this highly skilled ...

In a clear manifestation of the current financial turmoil in the US, it has received only 42,000 H-1B visa applications so far against the stipulated quota of 65,000 for the fiscal 2010, even as a debate on raising cap on this highly skilled workers' ...

Editor's note: Ruben Navarrette Jr. is a member of the editorial board of the San Diego Union-Tribune and a nationally syndicated columnist. Read his column here The Obama administration's stance on immigration reform is like a never-ending telenovela ...

The New York Times report that the Obama administration has reiterated its intention to tackle comprehensive immigration reform this year. Recent statements from Speaker Pelosi and Senator Reid have also signaled their support. Yet some observers had ...

Multiple Obama administration officials tell CNN that the White House is not pushing to pass a comprehensive immigration reform bill this year. While it's a top priority for the president's first term, White House spokesman Nick Shapiro says 'the ...

Editor's note: Ruben Navarrette Jr. is a member of the editorial board of the San Diego Union-Tribune and a nationally syndicated columnist. Read his column here SAN DIEGO, California (CNN) -- The Obama administration's stance on immigration reform is ...

Ruben Navarrette: Obama sending mixed signals on immigration He says president needs to convince Joe Biden that it's a good issue to push Navarrette: Tough economy doesn't mean immigration reform is impossible Obama has lots of arguments he could use to ...

(CNN) -- Multiple Obama administration officials tell CNN that the White House is not pushing to pass a comprehensive immigration reform bill this year. While it's a top priority for the president's first term, White House spokesman Nick Shapiro says ...

Washington (PTI): In a clear manifestation of the current financial turmoil in the U.S., it has received only 42,000 H-1B visa applications so far against the stipulated quota of 65,000 for the fiscal 2010, even as a debate on raising cap on this highly ...

Washington: With the demand for jobs going down in a recession hit economy, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services(USCIS) has received only 42,000 applications for H-1B visas for skilled workers against the Congressionally-mandated 65,000 cap. ...

Bellingham community members stand outside the federal building downtown to protest the raid of undocumented illegal immigrants at Yamato motors in Bellingham on Feb 24. Photo by Selah Prather // Western Front Being a college student can be mentally ...

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WASHINGTON: In a clear manifestation of the current financial turmoil in the US, it has received only 42,000 H-1B visa applications so far against the stipulated quota of 65,000 for the fiscal 2010, even as a debate on raising cap on this highly skilled ...

U.S. President Barack Obama plans to push ahead this year with an immigration bill, a senior administration official says. The New York Times said Thursday the president wants comprehensive immigration legislation as early as this fall, including a plan ...