A Note from the Editors:

The most read articles for September, 2002 were:

• An Analysis Of The Child Status Protection Act by Cyrus D. Mehta
• H-1B Series: More On Making Your Case For An H-1B "Specialty Occupation" by George N. Lester IV
• H-1B Series: The H-1B Beneficiary's Required Qualifications, Part 1 by George N. Lester IV
• Visa Lottery Rules Continue To Thwart Out Of Status Aliens by Carl R. Baldwin

Articles

The ABCs of Immigration - Affidavits Of Support
Greg Siskind and Amy Ballentine write about the ABCs of Affidavits of Support.

H-1B Series: The H-1B Beneficiary's Required Qualifications, Part 3
George N. Lester IV continues a detailed examination of the qualifications for H-1B beneficiaries.

ABA Series: A Legal Guide For INS Detainees
The Commission on Immigration Policy, Practice and Pro Bono of the American Bar Association provides the 5th of 8 parts of its Legal Guide for INS Detainees.

Sen. Campbell Introduces Private Bill To Prevent Deportation Of Family Targeted By Rep. Tancredo
The Rocky Mountain News reports "U.S. Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell on Thursday proposed a bill to grant permanent resident status to a family targeted for an INS investigation by Rep. Tom Tancredo."

Immigration Law Out Of Sync With Reality Leads To Frustration Among Enforcers Of The Law
The Washington Times reports "The question of amnesty for illegal aliens is a hot topic not only for politicians in Washington, but also among the thin green line of U.S. Border Patrol agents here and elsewhere along the U.S.-Mexico border. "What the hell are we doing out here?" asked one veteran agent. "Why don't we just pack it in? Amnesty? It's just an open invitation for more illegal aliens to come into the country, stay low for a while and, eventually, get their citizenship papers."

Immigrants Are Ever More Crucial After 9/11
Cyrus D. Mehta writes "Since the September 11 attacks, many have formed the misguided opinion that immigration has to be curbed to make America safer. Nothing could be further from the truth. Immigration is not synonymous with terrorism. Fortunately, our elected leaders, including the President, have conveyed this message most emphatically. We must continuously be reminded that America remains a nation of immigrants. The reason for its robustness, economic power and leadership in the world is because of its immigrants’ contributions."

Is This The Turning Of The Tide In Favor of Foreign Nationals?
Frieda Wong & Bernard P. Wolfsdorf analyze the recently passed Department of Justice Appropriations Bill.

INS Employees Sentenced
KCAL, a TV station in Los Angeles reports "Two former INS employees were sentenced to prison for assisting illegal immigrants obtain employment cards."

Chart Of Nurse Licensing Requirements By State
Gregory Siskind and Karen Weinstock provide a state-by-state listing of nurse licensing requirements.

Mid-East Immigrants From Canada Will Not Be Registered, Tracked Or Fingerprinted
Worldnetdaily.com reports "Middle-Eastern immigrants in Canada who visit the U.S. will not be subject to registration under the new anti-terror tracking system, which goes into full effect this month, according to a more than 30-page federal document obtained by WorldNetDaily."

To Repeal Or Not To Repeal: The Federal Prohibition On In-State Tuition For Undocumented Immigrants Revisited
Beth Peters and Marshall Fitz write "The federal government's abstract interest in regulating the composition of this country's membership is often divorced from the practical interests states and municipalities have in assimilating local residents into the economic, social, and political fabric of their communities. A clear example of the disjunction between federal and state interests is presented in the area of post-secondary education for undocumented immigrants."

Rep. Tancredo Wants Productive Immigrants Deported If They Are Undocumented
Denver, Colarado's ABC-affiliated TV channel reports "Tancredo has said that the Apodacas are in the country illegally and should be deported despite all appearances that they have become productive members of American society."

How do I find the Status of my Case?
Read comprehensive answer from INS on how to find the status of your case by phone, writing or in person. INS has also recently made it possible to check the status of your case online at https://egov.ins.usdoj.gov/graphics/cris/jsps/caseStat.jsp.

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Letters to Editors

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Dear Editor:

Before September 11 and in a few instances after , there has been talk of legalizing the undocumented, since they are already here and contribute to the economy. Further, having them finger printed and documented helps, and does not hurt, national security.

There is, however, a group of other immigrants that needs to be taken into consideration if ever such amnesty will take place. This group houses millions of those who enter the US legally and fail, for various reasons, not excluding the compexity of INS laws, to maintain lawful status. This group is represented mainly by Africans. They take up the 'dirty jobs'- and pay all applicable taxes in jobs that most average Americans will do everything in their power to avoid. A good example is working with the elderly, in Assisted Living homes. Given that more Americans are aging more than are being born, this service is of vital importance and many Americans, including those that are fighting immigration today, will end up in some assisted living home or another, bed-ridden, or wheelchair-bound,where they will be assisted in the bathroom, have their soiled diapers changed, and spoon-fed by the very immigrants they detested when their bodies were still capable.

Needless to say, legalizing both the documented and those that legally enter the US makes security intelligence so much easier since authorities, in such an eventuality, have all the information they need about everyone who is living in the US. This helps detect sleeper cells and any would-be criminals and terrorists before they strike.

Name withheld upon request

Immigrant Life

The High Cost of Not Having Health Insurance

"..........It is a sad fact, but in America you will receive far better health care if you have insurance. Substandard care may mean waiting longer for care or it may mean not getting necessary preventative care. Some hospitals may not even admit an uninsured person or they may send them to a public hospital where the lines are even longer! Many uninsured immigrants feel like they have been placed in a lower category of society because of not having insurance......." (Cont'd).

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