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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AILA’s Letter to the Senate on the 9/11 Commission Legislation
As Congress considers legislation to implement the recommendations of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States (the 9/11 Commission), the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) urges the Senate to carefully debate the important issues included in this measure.
Sign-on Letter Urging Continuation of Visa Revalidation Program
A sign-on letter, spearheaded by AILA and signed by 38 companies and organizations, urging the continuation of the visa revalidation program and offers suggestions on ways to resolve the problem of meeting the State Department's obligation to collect biometrics for the visas.
Sign-On Letter Advocating Reforms for Children Seeking Asylum
A letter from AILA and other organizations calling on DHS, ORR, and EOIR to take all steps necessary to ensure the well-being of vulnerable children who seek refuge in the U.S. and highlighting the story of Edgar Chocoy, a child asylum-seeker who was murdered after his deportation from the U.S.
Sign-On Letter to House Sponsors in Support of the Civil Liberties Restoration Act of 2004 (CLRA)
A letter from AILA and other interested organizations to Representatives Berman and Delahunt expressing support for the Civil Liberties Restoration Act of 2004 (CLRA).
Sign-On Letter to Senate Sponsors in Support of the Civil Liberties Restoration Act of 2004 (CLRA)
A letter from AILA and other interested organizations to Senators Leahy, Kennedy, Corzine, Feingold and Durbin expressing support for the Civil Liberties Restoration Act of 2004 (CLRA).
AILA/AILF Letter to EOIR on National Video Immigration Court
AILA, AILF and other organizations express to EOIR their concerns about the upcoming national video immigration court.
AILA’s Letter to Senators and Representatives to Urge Support for the SOLVE Act
This letter, distributed at the SOLVE press conference on May 4, 2004, urges member of Congress to support the SOLVE Act.
Organizations Support the Safe, Orderly Legal Visas Enhancement (SOLVE) Act of 2004
Immigration organizations, labor unions, religious organizations write to Senator Edward Kennedy (D-MA), Representatives Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and Luis Gutierrez (D-IL) to applaud their leadership in introducing the Safe, Orderly Legal Visas Enhancement (SOLVE) Act of 2004.
Organizations Support Suspension of Aspect of Special Registration
In a 12/18/03 letter to Secretary Tom Ridge and Under Secretary Asa Hutchinson, a wide cross-section of advocates expressed support for the recent suspension of certain aspects of the Special Registration Program. The organizations also urged that the program be terminated in its entirety.
Organizations Express Concerns Over Possible Changes to the ITIN Program
In a 10/22/03 letter to the IRS Commissioner and other officials, a wide cross-section of organizations, agencies and advocates expressed concern over the significant changes currently being contemplated by the IRS to the Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) program.
Sign-On Letter Urges BCIS Not to Contract Out the Immigration Officer Function
A letter from AILA and other interested organizations to Tom Ridge and Eduardo Aguirre, Jr., urging them not to contract out the BCIS Immigration Officer Function.
Sign-On Letter Urges BCIS to Restore Direct Phone Access to Service Centers
A letter from AILA and other interested organizations to BCIS Director Eduardo Aguirre, Jr., urging him to restore direct telephone access to the Service Centers and to discontinue the recent policy change that prohibits access and contracts out much of this function.
AILA Objects to Reported DOJ Reversal on Gender-Based Asylum
Letters to Attorney General Ashcroft and President Bush express AILA's objections to a reported reversal by the Justice Department regarding its regulations on gender-based asylum and on Matter of R-A-.
Letter to INS Commissioner Urging Modification of Proposed B Visa Rule
A letter from AILA and other interested organizations to the Acting INS Commissioner, urging the Service to modify the proposed rule that would, among other things, eliminate the minimum admission period for B-2 visitors and reduce the maximum admission period for both B-1s and B-2s.
Groups Address Proposed Regulations to Limit Duration of Visitor Visas
Letter from AILA, business, and tourism groups to INS Acting Commissioner Michael Garcia regarding concerns with proposed regulations to limit periods of admission for visitors on B visas.
Groups ask DOS and DHS to Address Visa Processing Concerns
Letter from AILA and business, health care, education, and cultural groups to Colin Powell and Tom Ridge regarding the negative impact of visa issuance slow downs over the past year.
AILA Urges House Members to Vote to Suspend Funding for NSEERS
Letter from AILA to leaders in the House of Representatives urging adoption of the Senate version of the omnibus budget bill, H J Res 2, that restores $165 million in funding for border security and suspends funding of NSEERS special registration.
Advocacy Groups Ask Congress to Address DHS Issues
Letter from ethnic and immigration groups, including AILA, to members of Congress regarding the creation of Department of Homeland Security and oversight issues.
Groups Ask President to Address Special Registration Issues
Letter from ethnic and immigration groups, including AILA, to President Bush, urging elimination or review of the Special Registration program.
Groups Raise Immigration Issues With DHS Secretary-Designate Ridge
Letter from ethnic and immigration groups, including AILA, to DHS Secretary-Designate Tom Ridge, regarding immigration issues.
Letter to President Bush Urges Changes in Recent Administration Policies
A letter sent to President Bush on October 29, 2002, by more than 175 national and local immigration organizations, urges the President to change his Administration's immigration policies in several important areas.
Immigration Advocates Thank Sensenbrenner for Support on Due Process Bill
Immigration advocacy groups letter to Representative James Sensenbrenner expressing appreciation for his work in support of H.R. 1452, the Family Reunification Act of 2002. If passed, this legislation is an important first step toward restoring some measure of fairness to our immigration laws.
Sign-On Letter to the Attorney General Regarding BIA Reform
A February 11, 2002, letter to Attorney General Ashcroft, signed by 53 national and local organizations, expressing concerns about the proposed regulatory changes to the Board of Immigration Appeals that were announced on February 6, 2002.
AILA Letter on 245(i) to the White House
In light of the April 30th deadline and the Administrations' 100 days in office, AILA submitted a letter to urge the Administration to extend and restore 245(i), reorganize the INS, implement due process reform, and support essential workers.
AILA Letter on 245(i) to Members of Congress
In light of the April 30th deadline and the Administrations' 100 days in office, AILA submitted a letter to urge all Members of Congress to extend and restore 245(i), reorganize the INS, implement due process reform, and support essential workers.