Remember, the worse the grade, the more we love 'em. And where's Jeb Bush? He'd definitely get a D-. Thanks NUSA for making it easy for the pro-immigration folks as well.

Republicans who think Hispanic voters really are just the same as every other group and don't care about immigration are dead wrong. Most Americans don't think much about immigration and rank it way down on the list of pressing issues. And they're mixed on how they feel about it. But Hispanics - swing voters in numerous states - are fired up on this issue. When they turn out in big numbers (like in 2008), states that should be reliably red (Indiana, Virginia) go blue. The smart Republican GOP contenders (Jeb Bush, Newt Gingrich, Donald Trump) are making it clear that they are not the same as the rest on immigration. If the rest of the GOP doesn't start to understand this, 2010 will represent a minor comeback in a long steady decline.

Vivek Wadhwa, one of my favorite employment immigration pundits gives kudos to Congress for thinking about trying to encourage job creation by making it easier for entrepreneurs to get green cards. But he points out several problems with the bill that need to be addressed if it is really going to be effective.

Thanks to Dan Kowalski at Bender's Immigration Bulletin for posting this news. Selective Service has just posted the following item on the front page of its web site. The news is really important because a lot of people only register once they get permanent residency. The fact that SSS has stated that they will not collect information on immigration status is important and will hopefully assure people that registering won't get them in to trouble (unless the government brings back the draft, but that's a different story).

ATTENTION, UNDOCUMENTED MALES
& IMMIGRANT SERVICING GROUPS!

Selective Service does not collect any information which would indicate whether or not you are undocumented. You want to protect yourself for future U.S. citizenship and other government benefits and programs by registering with Selective Service. Do it today.

If you are a man ages 18 through 25 and living in the U.S., then you must register with Selective Service. It’s the law. According to law, a man must register with Selective Service within 30 days of his 18th birthday. Selective Service will accept late registrations but not after a man has reached age 26. You may be denied benefits or a job if you have not registered. You can register at any U.S. Post Office and do not need a social security number. When you do obtain a social security number, let Selective Service know. Provide a copy of your new social security number card; being sure to include your complete name, date of birth, Selective Service registration number, and current mailing address; and mail to the Selective Service System, P.O. Box 94636, Palatine, IL 60094-4636.

If you have a social security number, you can register online (click here). It's quick and easy.