AILA Correspondence with the Government
Read letters that AILA has sent to government officials about pressing immigration -related issues, as well as coalition letters to government officials that AILA has signed.
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National Sign-On Letter to Protect the Family-Based Immigration System
On 3/13/13 AILA joined over 55 groups in a sign-on letter to President Obama and to all Members of Congress asking them to protect and strengthen the family-based immigration system in immigration reform.
National Sign-On Letter Opposing Two Negative Amendments to VAWA
On 2/4/13 AILA joined over 100 other groups in a sign-on letter opposing two amendments to VAWA (S. 47) that would: create a new aggravated felony for any domestic violence conviction and would allow hearsay information to be presented to establish deportability.
National Sign-On Letter Opposing Third DUI Resulting in an Aggravated Felony
On 2/4/13 AILA joined over 100 other groups in a sign-on letter calling on the Senate to oppose and amendment to VAWA that would make a 3rd DUI result in an aggravated felony for the purposes of immigration.
AILA Letter to DOS Urging Modernization of FAM on ART
A 12/20/12 AILA letter to DOS on modernizing the treatment of U.S. citizenship acquisition for children born abroad after conception through assisted reproductive technology (ART).
Sign-On Letter to President Obama on Immigration Enforcement Priorities
On 12/20/12, AILA joined 289 immigration, labor, faith, human rights, and community advocacy organizations in a sign-on letter to President Obama outlining recommendations for policy reforms in immigration enforcement and detention.
Sign-On Letter to Deputy Commissioner Aguilar on Use of Force
On 11/28/12, AILA joined immigration, labor, faith, and human rights organizations in a sign-on letter requesting further information regarding CBP’s use of force policy. Signatories also requested a meeting with CBP to discuss CBP’s protocols regarding lethal force.
Sign-On Letter to President Obama Calling for Closure of the 10 Worst Detention Facilities
On 11/28/12, AILA joined immigration, labor, faith, and human rights organizations in a sign-on letter calling for the closure of ten of the worst detention centers in the country while making immediate changes to ensure the safety, dignity and well-being of immigrants.
AILA Letter to California Governor Jerry Brown in Support of the TRUST Act (AB 1081)
On 9/12/12, AILA sent a letter to California Governor Jerry Brown analyzing the impact of implementing the TRUST Act (AB 1081) and urging the Governor to support the bill.
Sign-On Letter Regarding DHS’ Announcement on Deferred Action for Certain Undocumented Youth
AILA sign-on letter with over 70 organizations to DHS Secretary Napolitano commending the new initiative offering deferred action for certain undocumented youth and offering policy and operational recommendations.
Sign-On Letter to Senators Urging Continued Support for VAWA Reauthorization
On 6/1/12, AILA joined immigration, labor, faith, human rights, and community advocacy organizations in a sign-on letter thanking Senators for their support of the reauthorization of VAWA and urging against any rollbacks of protections.
Sign-on Letter to AG Holder on DOJ Guidance on Use of Race
On 5/7/12, AILA joined immigration, labor, faith, human rights, and community advocacy organizations in a sign-on letter to Attorney General Holder making recommendations to DOJ on guidance to address profiling.
Sign-On Letter to Representives Expressing Opposition to H.R. 4970 As Amended
On 5/17/12, AILA joined immigration, labor, faith, human rights, and community advocacy organizations in a sign-on letter in opposition to H.R. 4970, VAWA reauthorization bill as amended by Rep. Adams’ manager’s amendment.
Sign-On Letter to House Representatives Expressing Opposition to H.R. 4970, VAWA Reauthorization
On 5/4/12, AILA joined immigration, labor, faith, human rights, and community advocacy organizations in a sign-on letter in opposition to H.R. 4970, VAWA reauthorization bill sponsored by Rep. Adams.
Sign-On Letter Urging Rejection of the Child Tax Credit Restriction
On 4/26/12, AILA joined immigration, labor, faith-based, and community advocacy organizations in a sign-on letter to the House Ways and Means and Budget Committees urging rejection of the Child Tax Credit provision requiring tax filers to have a Social Security number.
Sign-On Letter to the White House Urging for PREA to Cover Immigration Detention Facilities
On 4/2/12, AILA joined immigration, labor, faith-based, community, and victim advocacy organizations in a sign-on letter to the White House urging for the implementation of the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 (PREA) in immigration detention facilities.
Sign-On Letter to President Obama Emphasizes the Importance of L-1 Visa Policy
On 3/22/12, AILA joined business organizations and advocates in alerting the Administration to the importance of the legal and policy issues surrounding the L-1 visa category, in light of anticipated new L-1 policy guidance from USCIS.
Sign-on Letter on the Development of Proposed Stateside Waiver Rule
On 2/24/12, AILA joined immigration advocacy organizations in sending initial comments for USCIS to consider as it develops the proposed rule to implement stateside processing of provisional waivers of inadmissibility for certain aliens.
Sign-On Letter to Secretary Napolitano Expressing Concerns on Prosecutorial Discretion
On 2/9/12, AILA joined immigrants’ rights organizations in requesting that DHS Secretary Napolitano make changes to implement an effective and fair prosecutorial discretion policy.
Sign-On Letter to Senators Encouraging Support of VAWA Reauthorization
On 2/1/12, AILA joined immigrants’ rights organizations and domestic violence advocates in requesting that the Senate Judiciary Committee and DHS Sec. Napolitano support the reauthorization of VAWA.
AILA Letter to House Judiciary Committee on H.R. 3256
A 11/17/11 AILA letter to House Judiciary Committee expressing concern over H.R. 3256- Deport Convicted Foreign Criminals Act of 2011, which would damage the U.S. visa processing system and jeopardize U.S. businesses and communities.
Sign-On Letter to DHS Requesting Follow-Up Meeting on NSEERS
On 11/15/11, AILA and other immigrants’ rights and civil rights organizations requested a follow-up meeting with Margo Schlanger of DHS's Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties and Kelly Ryan of DHS on policies to remove penalties and procedures associated with NSEERS.
AILA Letter to Secretary Geithner on Libyan Sanctions and Student Funds
A 5/25/11 letter to Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner from AILA recommending that licenses are granted as necessary in order for Libyan students and scholars to receive scholarship funds and financial support to continue their educational and research activities in the U.S.
Sign-On Letter to DHS Secretary Napolitano Requesting Meeting on NSEERS
On 5/17/11, AILA joined other immigrants’ rights and civil rights organizations requesting a meeting with DHS to discuss the residual populations affected by NSEERS and possible remedies for such individuals in light of DHS’s suspension of the NSEERS program.
AILA Letter to SSA Commissioner Astrue Regarding the Reissuance of “No-Match” Letters
A 5/4/11 letter from AILA to SSA Commissioner Michael Astrue expressing concern that SSA has once again started sending “No-Match” letters that advise employers when an employee is using a Social Security number that does not coincide with SSA’s records.
AILA Letter to DHS Recommending Stateside Processing of I-601 Waivers
A 4/22/11 AILA letter to DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano recommending that DHS implement a process change permitting relatives of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to apply for and await adjudication of waivers of inadmissibility while inside the United States.