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Solutions That Work: A Policy Manual for Immigration Reform

AILA’s Policy Manual summarizes key components of the existing immigration system, identifies its deficiencies and offers workable solutions that when applied together, will fix the totality of the broken, outdated, and inadequate system.

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House Judiciary Committee Hearing on H.R. 2278 (Updated 6/14/13) (6/14/2013)
On 6/13/13 at 2:00 pm (ET) the House Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing on H.R. 2278, the “Strengthen and Fortify Enforcement Act” (The SAFE Act).
AILA Doc. No. 13060750.
House Judiciary Committee Hearing on S.744 and IRCA (5/22/2013)
On 5/22/13, the House Judiciary Committee held a hearing entitled “S.744 and the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986: Lessons learned or Mistakes Repeated?”
AILA Doc. No. 13052250.
AILA Statement for House Judiciary Hearing on S.744 and IRCA(623 KB - 5/22/2013)
AILA Statement submitted to the House Judiciary Committee for the 5/22/13 hearing on “S.744 and the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986: Lessons learned or Mistakes Repeated?”
AILA Doc. No. 13052245.
GAO Testimony on Observations of DHS's Overstay Enforcement Efforts(775 KB - 5/21/2013)
Written testimony by GAO Homeland Security & Justice Director Rebecca Gambler for 5/21/13 House subcommittee hearing analyzing DHS overstay records for national security/public safety concerns, improving data on potential overstays and planning for a biometric exit system. AILA Doc. No. 13052147.
AILA Doc. No. 13052147.
ICE/CBP Joint House Testimony on Visa Security and Overstays(660 KB - 5/21/2013)
Written joint testimony by ICE, CBP & NPPD for 5/21/13 House subcommittee hearing entitled "Visa Security and Overstays: How Secure is America?" on issues related to DHS Visa Security Program, Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), US-VISIT and more. AILA Doc. No. 13052144.
AILA Doc. No. 13052144.
House Committee Hearing on H.R. 1772 and 1773 (5/15/2013)
On 5/16/13 at 10:00 am (ET) the House Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security of the Judiciary Committee will hold two hearings on H.R. 1772, the “Legal Workforce Act” and H.R. 1773, the “Agricultural Guestworker Act.” AILA Doc. No. 13051502.
AILA Doc. No. 13051502.
DHS Assistant Inspector General Testimony on Border Security in Immigration Bill(603 KB - 5/9/2013)
Written testimony by DHS Assistant Inspector General Anne Richards for a 5/7/13 Senate committee hearing entitled “Border Security: Examining Provisions in the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act (S. 744)”. AILA Doc. No. 13050947.
AILA Doc. No. 13050947.
DHS Joint Senate Testimony on Immigration Modernization Act(650 KB - 5/7/2013)
Written testimony by DHS, ICE & CBP for 5/7/13 Senate committee hearing on “Border Security: Examining Provisions in the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act (S. 744)” on stronger border security and its impact on immigration reform. AILA Doc. No. 13050749.
AILA Doc. No. 13050749.
Senate Commerce Hearing on Innovation Economy (5/1/2013)
On 5/08/13 at 2:30 pm (ET) the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation committee will hold a hearing titled “The Role of Immigrants in America’s Innovation Economy.” AILA Doc. No. 13050145.
AILA Doc. No. 13050145.
Senate Homeland Security Hearing on Border (4/30/2013)
On 5/07/13 at 10:30 am (ET) the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs committee will hold a hearing titled “Border Security: Examining Provisions in the Border Security, Economic Opportunity and Immigration Modernization Act.” AILA Doc. No. 13043049.
AILA Doc. No. 13043049.
Second Senate Judiciary “Hearing on Comprehensive Immigration Reform Legislation” (Updated 4/24/13) (4/24/2013)
On 4/22/13 at 10:00 am (ET) the Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing entitled: “The Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act, S.744.” The page will be updated frequently on 4/22/2013 with live summaries from the hearing. AILA Doc. No. 13041702
AILA Doc. No. 13041702.
4/25/13 Senate Judiciary Committee Executive Business Meeting (4/23/2013)
On 4/25/13 at 9:30 am (ET) the Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a committee executive business meeting. This meeting will serve as the beginning of the mark-up process for S. 744. This page will be updated frequently on 4/25/13 with live updates from the meeting. AILA Doc. No. 13042356.
AILA Doc. No. 13042356.
Secretary Napolitano Testimony for Senate Committee on DHS FY2014 Budget Request(745 KB - 4/23/2013)
Written congressional testimony by Secretary Janet Napolitano for 4/23/13 Senate Appropriations Committee on DHS FY2014 budget, where she discussed border issues, promoting adherence to worksite-related laws, Form I-9 inspections, and enhancements to the E-Verify program. AILA Doc. No. 13042350.
AILA Doc. No. 13042350.
Secretary Napolitano Senate Testimony on Immigration Modernization Act(651 KB - 4/23/2013)
Written congressional testimony by Secretary Janet Napolitano for 4/23/13 Senate Judiciary committee hearing on “The Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act, S.744” on stronger border security and its impact on immigration reform. AILA Doc. No. 13042341.
AILA Doc. No. 13042341.
Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing featuring DHS Secretary (Updated 4/23/13) (4/23/2013)
On 4/23/13 at 2:30 pm (ET) the Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing entitled: “The Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act, S.744.” This page will be updated frequently on day of hearing with live updates. AILA Doc. No. 13042249.
AILA Doc. No. 13042249.
AILA President Laura Lichter Testimony for Senate Hearing(848 KB - 4/22/2013)
Written congressional testimony by AILA President Laura Lichter for 4/22/2013 Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on “The Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act, S. 744.” AILA Doc. No. 13042240.
AILA Doc. No. 13042240.
Senate Judiciary “Hearing on Comprehensive Immigration Reform Legislation” (Updated 4/19/13) (4/19/2013)
On 4/19/13 at 2:30 pm (ET) the Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing entitled: “Hearing on Comprehensive Immigration Reform Legislation.” Page will have live updates posted frequently on day of hearing.ILA Doc. No. 13041043.
AILA Doc. No. 13041043.
House Homeland Security Hearing on DHS Budget (4/17/2013)
On 4/18/13 at 9:00 am (ET) the House Committee on Homeland Security will hold a Hearing on “The President’s FY 2014 Budget Request for the Department of Homeland Security.” AILA Doc. No. 13041706.
AILA Doc. No. 13041706.
DHS Management Directorate Testimony on Sequestration Impact on Homeland Security(256 KB - 4/15/2013)
Written congressional testimony by DHS management directorate and others entitled “The Impact of Sequestration on Homeland Security: Scare Tactics or Possible Threat?” for 4/15/13 House Homeland Security subcommittee hearing. AILA Doc. No. 13041500.
AILA Doc. No. 13041500.
Secretary Napolitano Testimony for House Committee on DHS FY2014 Budget Request(276 KB - 4/11/2013)
Written congressional testimony by Secretary Janet Napolitano for 4/11/13 House Appropriations Committee on DHS FY2014 budget, where she discussed border issues, promoting adherence to worksite-related laws, Form I-9 inspections, and enhancements to the E-Verify program. AILA Doc. No. 13041100.
AILA Doc. No. 13041100.
CBP Testimony for Senate Committee on Border Security Challenges(665 KB - 4/10/2013)
Written congressional testimony by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) from 4/10/13 to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security on border security and frontline perspectives on progress and remaining challenges. AILA Doc. No. 13041040.
AILA Doc. No. 13041040.
AILA Briefing on Restoring Discretion and Fairness to the System (3/25/2013)
On 03/26/13 at 10:00 am (ET) AILA, along with the ACLU, First Focus, The Leadership Conference, National Immigration Law Center, Rights Working Group and Women Refugees Commission will host a briefing entitled, “Restoring Discretion and Fairness to the Immigration System.” AILA Doc. No. 13032547.
AILA Doc. No. 13032547.
Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing: "Building an Immigration System Worthy of American Values.” (Updated 3/20/13) (3/20/2013)
On 03/20/13 at 2:00pm Eastern, the Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing titled: "Building an Immigration System Worthy of American Values.” AILA Doc. No. 13031447.
AILA Doc. No. 13031447.
AILA Statement for Senate Judiciary Hearing on an Immigration System Worthy of Our Values(788 KB - 3/20/2013)
AILA statement submitted to the Senate Judiciary Committee for the 03/20/13 hearing on “Building an Immigration System Worthy of American Values.” AILA Doc. No. 13032053.
AILA Doc. No. 13032053.
House Judiciary Committee Hearing on ICE Release of Criminal Detainees (Updated 3/19/13) (3/19/2013)
On 03/19/13 at 1:00pm Eastern the House Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing titled: "The release of criminal detainees by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement: Policy or Politics?" AILA Doc. No. 13031351.
AILA Doc. No. 13031351.
AILA Statement for House Judiciary Hearing on Release of ICE Detainees(622 KB - 3/19/2013)
AILA Statement submitted to the House Judiciary Committee for the 03/19/13 hearing on “The Release of Criminal Detainees by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement: Policy or Politics?” AILA Doc. No. 13031940.
AILA Doc. No. 13031940.
Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing: “How Comprehensive Immigration Reform Should Address the Needs of Women and Families” (Updated 3/18/13) (3/18/2013)
On 03/18/13 at 2:00pm Eastern Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI) will preside over the Judiciary Committee for a hearing: “How Comprehensive Immigration Reform Should Address the Needs of Women and Families.” AILA Doc. No. 13031246.
AILA Doc. No. 13031246.
AILA Statement for Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing on Immigrant Women and Families(603 KB - 3/18/2013)
AILA statement submitted to the Senate Judiciary Committee for the 03/18/13 hearing on “How Comprehensive Immigration Reform Should Address the Needs of Women and Families.” AILA Doc. No. 13031841.
AILA Doc. No. 13031841.
GAO Testimony on Progress & Challenges in Securing U.S. Borders(659 KB - 3/14/2013)
3/14/13 GAO congressional testimony from Homeland Security & Justice Issues Director Rebecca Gambler stating that stronger enforcement presence was one of several reasons, including changes in the U.S. economy, why fewer people were attempting to illegally cross the border. AILA Doc. No. 13031448.
AILA Doc. No. 13031448.
Senate Homeland Security Hearing on Border Security Progress & Challenges (Updated 3/14/13) (3/14/2013)
On 03/14/13 at 10:00am Eastern the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee will hold a hearing titled: "Border Security: Measuring the Progress and Addressing the Challenges." AILA Doc. No. 13031352.
AILA Doc. No. 13031352.
House Homeland Subcommittee Holds Oversight Hearing on Immigration Enforcement (Updated 3/14/13) (3/14/2013)
On 03/14/13 at 10:00am Eastern the Homeland Security Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee Holds a “Oversight Hearing - Immigration Enforcement.” AILA Doc. No. 13031142.
AILA Doc. No. 13031142.
House Immigration Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Nuclear Family Separation (Updated 3/14/13) (3/14/2013)
On 03/14/13 at 1:30pm Eastern the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security of the House Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing on “The Separation of Nuclear Families under U.S. Immigration Law.” AILA Doc. No. 13030851.
AILA Doc. No. 13030851.
AILA Statement for House Judiciary Committee Hearing on “The Separation of Nuclear Families Under U.S. Immigration Law.”(606 KB - 3/13/2013)
AILA Testimony for Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security of the Judiciary Committee Hearing entitled “The Separation of Nuclear Families Under U.S. Immigration Law.” AILA Doc. No. 13031355.
AILA Doc. No. 13031355.
AILA Testimony for House Appropriations Oversight Hearing on Immigration Enforcement(571 KB - 3/13/2013)
AILA Testimony for Subcommittee on Homeland Security of the Committee on Appropriations Hearing entitled “Oversight Hearing--Immigration Enforcement.” AILA Doc. No. 13031354.
AILA Doc. No. 13031354.
House Education and Workforce Committee Hearing: "Examining the Role of Lower-Skilled Guest Worker Programs in Today's Economy" (3/13/2013)
On 03/14/13 at 10:00am Eastern the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections of the House Education and Workforce Committee will hold a hearing titled: "Examining the Role of Lower-Skilled Guest Worker Programs in Today's Economy." AILA Doc. No. 13031350.
AILA Doc. No. 13031350.
DOJ Testimony on FOIA Policy Before U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee(514 KB - 3/13/2013)
DOJ testimony from Office of Information Policy Director Melanie Ann Pustay before the Senate Judiciary Committee highlighting a 70% reduction in the USCIS FOIA backlog which directly contributed to DHS’s overall backlog reduction of 32.7%. AILA Doc. No. 13031344.
AILA Doc. No. 13031344.
AILA Joins Other Organizations to Host Congressional Briefing on Family Immigration (3/11/2013)
On 3/15/13 at 10:00am ET AILA will join with other national organizations to host a briefing on “Family Unity in America’s Legal Immigration System.” The panel discussion will explain America's complex legal immigration system and clarify the misconceptions about it. AILA Doc. No. 13031153.
AILA Doc. No. 13031153.
The House Immigration and Border Security Subcommittee of the Judiciary Holds a Hearing on “Enhancing American Competitiveness through Skilled Immigration.” (3/4/2013)
On 03/05/13 at 10:00am Eastern the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security of the House Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing on “Enhancing American Competitiveness through Skilled Immigration.” AILA Doc. No. 13030456.
AILA Doc. No. 13030456.
The House Immigration and Border Security Subcommittee of the Judiciary Holds a Hearing on “Agricultural Labor: From H-2A to a Workable Agricultural Guestworker Program.” (Updated 2/26/13) (2/26/2013)
On 02/26/13 at 2:00pm Eastern the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security of the House Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing on “Agricultural Labor: From H-2A to a Workable Agricultural Guestworker Program.” AILA Doc. No. 13022558.
AILA Doc. No. 13022558.
The House Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security Holds Hearing: “What Does a Secure Border Look Like?” (Updated 2/26/13) (2/26/2013)
On 02/26/13 at 10:00 Eastern the House Committee on Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security will try to answer the question: “What Does a Secure Border Look Like?” AILA Doc. No. 13022540.
AILA Doc. No. 13022540.
GAO Testimony on Border Security and Resource Needs(970 KB - 2/26/2013)
2/26/13 GAO congressional testimony from Homeland Security & Justice Issues Director Rebecca Gambler recommending that CBP ensure Border Patrol develops milestones & time frames for developing border security goals & measures to assess progress made & inform resource needs. AILA Doc. No. 13022642.
AILA Doc. No. 13022642.
The House Judiciary Committee Holds a Hearing on “How E-Verify Works and How it Benefits American Employers and Workers.” (2/25/2013)
On 02/27/13 at 2:30pm Eastern the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security of the House Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing on “How E-Verify Works and How it Benefits American Employers and Workers.” AILA Doc. No. 13022541.
AILA Doc. No. 13022541.
Secretary Napolitano Testimony to Congress on Impact of Sequestration on DHS(487 KB - 2/22/2013)
Congressional testimony by DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano from 2/14/13 to the Senate Committee on Appropriations regarding the potential impacts of a March 1, 2013 sequestration on DHS, including effects on CBP, ICE, TSA, and more. AILA Doc. No. 13022248.
AILA Doc. No. 13022248.
House Homeland Security Committee Holds Hearing on “A New Perspective on Threats to the Homeland” (Updated 2/20/13) (2/20/2013)
On 02/13/13 the House Homeland Security Committee, chaired by Rep. McCaul (R-) will hold a hearing on border security as it relates to the current talks happening on immigration reform. AILA Doc. No. 13021149.
AILA Doc. No. 13021149.
Senate Judiciary Committee Holds Hearing on “Comprehensive Immigration Reform” (Updated 2/13/13) (2/13/2013)
On 2/13/13 at 9:30am ET the Senate Judiciary Committee will hold their first hearing on immigration reform of the 113th Congress that will feature Department of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano. AILA Doc. No. 13020747.
AILA Doc. No. 13020747.
AILA Testimony for Senate Judiciary Hearing on Comprehensive Immigration Reform(451 KB - 2/12/2013)
AILA Testimony for Senate Judiciary Hearing on Comprehensive Immigration Reform. AILA Doc. No. 13021247.
AILA Doc. No. 13021247.
House Judiciary Committee Holds Hearing on America’s Immigration System (Updated 2/5/13) (2/5/2013)
On 02/05/13 at 10:00 Eastern the House Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing on "America’s Immigration System: Opportunities for Legal Immigration and Enforcement of Laws against Illegal Immigration" by direction of the Chair, Rep. Goodlatte (R-VA). AILA Doc. No. 13020147.
AILA Doc. No. 13020147.
AILA Testimony on House Judiciary Hearing on America’s Immigration System(439 KB - 2/4/2013)
AILA testimony submitted to the House Judiciary Committee for the 02/05/13 hearing, “America's Immigration System: Opportunities for Legal Immigration and Enforcement of Laws against Illegal Immigration.” AILA Doc. No. 13020446.
AILA Doc. No. 13020446.

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