Immigration Law
: Greg Siskind's BlogIMMIGRATION MEASURES WILL BE ON THE BALLOT THIS NOVEMBER
By Greg Siskind (index)
Most people in the US are focused on the presidential and congressional races in November. But many voters will also have to decide on ballot initiatives on a variety of issues. One is immigration. Oregon voters will need to decide on a measure to limit access to English as second language classes for immigrants. Missouri voters will decide if they should make English their official language. A California ballot initiative would bar illegally present immigrants from receiving bail and force sheriffs to inform Immigration and Customs Enforcement when they are detaining illegally present immigrants.
Full post as published by Greg Siskind's Blog on September 04, 2008 (boomark / email).

How to Find Oregon Statewide Ballot Measures
So, how DO you find recent (and past) Oregon statewide ballot measures? I last posted a list of 2008 November election measures here (and about the super Ballot Measure Archives Project), but read on:For a current and an official list: Oregon Secretary of State, Elections Division, but don?t say I didn?t warn you...
?Arizona Affirmative Action Ban will not be on November Ballot?
From the Feminist Daily News: An anti-affirmative action ballot measure in Arizona will not be on the November ballot...
Oregon 2008 Election Ballot Measure List: October Update
So far, the best (unofficial) place I?ve found to get a complete list of ballot measures is at Ballotpedia...
"Eminent domain measures on ballot"
"Eminent domain measures on ballot": This article appears today in The San Francisco Chronicle.
California same-sex marriage ban approved for November ballot
[JURIST] A California ballot initiative that would amend the state constitution [text] to ban same-sex marriage is set to appear on the November ballot, California Secretary of State Debra Bowen [official website] said Monday...
California: AG Brown and ballot-initiative sponsors fight over name
The San Francisco Chronicle reports: Attorney General Jerry Brown is trying to stack the deck against a November ballot measure barring same-sex marriage by declaring in his formal ballot description that it "eliminates the right of same-sex couples to marry,"...
Immigration Related Employment Discrimination & Unfair Labor Practices
What to do about employers who discriminate because of national origin
Immigration FAQs
Facts about Immigrating to the USA
Green Cards
Ways to get a green card
How to Skirt H-1B Regulations
Senator reacts to YouTube video
General Naturalization Requirements
From the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
H-1B Visas
How to get professional worker's visa
Will my Criminal Record prevent me from naturalizing or getting a Green Card?
A Lawful Permanent Resident can apply for United States citizenship after 5 year...
I was fired on June 3, 2002 in Massachusetts because I reported discriminatory behavior by the employer towards a particular nationality. In July I filed a discrimination/retaliation complaint against the employer with t
It seem sin your case that the fact you filed the complaint prior to being dissa...
Is it possible to terminate a contract with a real estate brokerage?
First, the Realtor cannot force you to reduce your price. It probably does dissu...
Is there a standard Affidavit form for submission of proof to INS that two people have known married couple since their conditional residence was granted based on marriage?
It is best to write original letters or statements from two of your family frien...
I declined a job offer from a company on October 1. I received a check from this company on December 7 that was sent out on December 5 for a pay period of November 1-15. What do I do with the check?
Contact the company that you received it and if they want it returned return it....
Citizenship and Immigration Canada
allegedly overcharged for immigration application fees.
Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the Division of Immigration Health Services
allegedly drugged deported immigrants with sedatives.
Ballot Device
Election Systems and Software agrees to pays city of San Francisco $3.5 million settlement after problems with AutoMARK lead to prolonged hand counting of votes.
Immigration Fees
Nationwide Class Action Gets Green Light
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
alleging government agencies and officials violated immigrant workers' constitutional rights.

Will my Criminal Record prevent me from naturalizing or getting a Green Card?
A Lawful Permanent Resident can apply for United States citizenship after 5 year...
I was fired on June 3, 2002 in Massachusetts because I reported discriminatory behavior by the employer towards a particular nationality. In July I filed a discrimination/retaliation complaint against the employer with t
It seem sin your case that the fact you filed the complaint prior to being dissa...
Is it possible to terminate a contract with a real estate brokerage?
First, the Realtor cannot force you to reduce your price. It probably does dissu...
Is there a standard Affidavit form for submission of proof to INS that two people have known married couple since their conditional residence was granted based on marriage?
It is best to write original letters or statements from two of your family frien...
I declined a job offer from a company on October 1. I received a check from this company on December 7 that was sent out on December 5 for a pay period of November 1-15. What do I do with the check?
Contact the company that you received it and if they want it returned return it....







