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- What the Laken Riley Act Does Against Illegal and Legal Immigration
The Laken Riley Act represents a bold step toward accountability in immigration enforcement of both illegal and legal U.S. entrants.
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Salesforce Betrays America – The Dark Side of the “Indian Era”
Salesforce disinvested in the U.S. workforce that built it into a global powerhouse and enabled it to soar above its competition.
How President Trump Can Carryout His Mass Deportation Agenda
[This is a synopsis of a two hour podcast. To see the podcast, click on this link.] With Donald Trump’s inauguration a little over two months away, the time is nigh to discuss the practical measures that will need to be taken to implement his mass deportation agenda. [...]
Class of 2024 Computer Science Grads Face Trouble? Why?
Today’s story deals with the tough job market for American computer science graduates. One recent graduate from the Catholic University of America, Ben Riesett told the Wall Street Journal, that the “the truth is, when you start looking right now, it’s impossible to get hired.” The story points [...]
Legal Immmigration
- Far From Perfect and Hardly Any Good
Founder’s Corner Dear All Anyone involved with policy is familiar with the aphorism, “don’t let perfect be the enemy of good.” Despite many opportunities over several years to significantly reform the H-1B visa program, Senators Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) ... - The House Packs Another Bill with Immigration Provisions
Founder’s Corner Dear All: The adage goes “if at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” And based upon what we saw last week from the open border enthusiasts and their lackeys in the U.S. House of Representatives, this appears to be ... - Congress Launches New Assault on U.S. Workers
Nothing stops the push by Congress for more immigration – not 9/11, not the mortgage meltdown and Wall Street crisis, not dismal Bureau of Labor Statistics job reports and not COVID-19. Despite the fact that about 1 million new lawful ... - Who Needs Congress? DC’s New Normal
In a late Friday afternoon announcement, the Department of Homeland Security expanded the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, STEM, Optional Practical Training, STEM OPT. Now, F-1 student visa OPT candidates can have degrees in bioenergy, general forestry, forest resources production ... - Biden Administration Deaf to Its Harms to American Workers
Founder’s Corner Dear All: Edmund Burke, the 18th century Irish statesman, economist, and philosopher said “laws, like houses, lean on one another.” It’s a particularly apt description of the multiple laws that govern our immigration system and which were passed to ensure ...
Labor
- General Motors CEO calls for more American STEM workers, coders
The city of Detroit, Michigan was once seen as a beacon of American industry for being the center of automotive production for the country. As our economy worsened, the “Motor City” felt the unfortunate effects of American outsourcing and downsizing. ... - IT Workers Stage “You’re Fired” Protest Outside the Whitehouse
This Monday we attended the “You’re Fired!” protest outside of the White House in Washington D.C. The action was organized by Sara Blackwell, President, Protect US Workers an organization dedicated to shedding light on the abuses of the H1-B Visa ... - Living in L.A. and Homeless
An article was recently published in the Los Angeles Times titled “L.A. County Homelessness Soars.” According to the Times, the number of homeless persons surged from 34,000 in 2016 to nearly 58,000 today. We at IFSPP are disheartened by the ... - The Country of Origin Is Of No Matter When It Comes to Illegal Immigration
At a St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon on Thursday this week, the Irish Prime Minister, Enda Kenny, speaking of Irish citizens living in the US illegally said to the audience that included President Trump, “It would remove a burden of so many people that ... - Murray’s “Coming Apart” in USA tells how but not why we got there – Immigration?
Part of my daily routine includes reading a number of national publications in search of news items worthy of flagging for a comment or two. But it gets harder to do each year as so many major media publications are ...
Illegal Immigration
- Chamber of Commerce Wins Big, U.S. Tech Workers Lose
A George W. Bush federal judge appointee voided a Trump-era H-1B regulation that switched the visa allocation system from a random selection lottery to a process that prioritizes higher-wage jobs. By putting emphasis on higher wages, ... - Despite Pandemic, International Student Enrollment Endures
Amidst COVID-19 chaos and confusion, the new academic year has started. At some institutions, weekly COVID-19 testing for students, including those who are fully vaccinated, and mask requirements, regardless of vaccination status, are required indoors and outdoors. Faculty and staff ... - Biden’s DOJ Sides w/Trump Era Rule Change
Dear All: As expected Congress is up to its eyeballs in spending bills, from the $3.5 trillion social spending bill to more modest ones that fund various departments and agencies. Notwithstanding these legislative train wrecks, some interesting developments occurred on the ... - The Truth About Reconciliation
Dear All, I’ll begin with a shout out to the twenty or so tech worker activists who protested in front of Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren’s San Jose office on July 11th. They chanted, carried banners, and spoke to the press thus reminding ... - Biden Administration Rejects Student Visa Time Limits
In a move consistent with the Biden administration’s walk back of former President Donald Trump’s tougher immigration actions and guidelines, the Department of Homeland Security announced that it would not pursue time limits on student F-1 visas. Like virtually all of the ...
