Let’s resolve to forget about last year’s immigration disappointments. When Congress failed to pass a comprehensive immigration reform bill, the hopes of millions came crashing down. Suffice it to say that the government failed in solving one of our country’s most troubling issues – immigration. However 2010 ushers a fresh perspective and lessons learned from the past can help in creating a solution.
Please recall that in 2008, despite that relentless effort of thousands of immigrant groups and activists; we witnessed the slow and agonizing death of a comprehensive immigration reform bill on the floor of Congress. Despite criticism that the bill did not go far enough, it would’ve given some respite to the 12 million undocumented residents in this country.
But the shifting political winds may bring some needed solution this year. Immigration experts including law professors and veteran immigration lawyers agree that the immigration bill may be revived this year. In an interview with AILA (American Immigration Lawyer’s Association) Immigration Judge and former high ranking government official Bruce J. Einhorn stated "A comprehensive bill that emphasizes the legalization of undocumented, noncriminal aliens already present in the US and an increase in the number of visas available for both nonimmigrant workers and applicants for permanent residence, would be the best means of reforming our system for the years to come…"
We called the office of Congressional Representative Pete Stark of Fremont for comments about immigration bill; however the aides would only say that they are optimistic that something would be finalized this year. For those who have been waiting for years, this is certainly welcomed news.
There is guarded optimism in the air as we enter 2010. The millions of families, workers, students, and parents who have been waiting for years for the government to legalize their status are again hopeful. It’s not too early to again prepare for what can be the next immigration amnesty. Let’s keep our fingers crossed.
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( Published January 7, 2009 in Asian Journal Northern California p. B5 )
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