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Index of Monthly Archives of Immigration Headlines: May 2000
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USA
H-1B Visa
Bill Hitting a Political Wall 5/31/00
High-tech companies are demanding a bill to boost H-1Bs to help meet the need
for software engineers, while union leaders oppose the measure to protect
domestic jobs. ZDNet gives us details on the
political debate.
Court Rules
for Workers with False Social Security Cards 5/31/00
After a court ruling, illegal immigrants can't be disqualified to stay in this
country for using fake social security cards to work in the U.S. From
Fox News.
INS Official
Convicted of Espionage 5/30/00
U.S. immigration official
was found guilty of espionage and for divulging secrets to a businessman with
ties to Cuba.
He says it was a mistake. From The Las Vegas Sun.
Labastida Speaks Out Against U.S. Ranchers 5/30/00
Mexican presidential candidate Labastida condemns
American treatment of Mexican illegals. He has
some suggestions on how we can work together to solve this problem. CNN
reports.
Ten Former Police
Officers Charged With Hijacking 5/29/00
10 former Haitian police officers were arrested Monday for disguising
themselves as missionaries in order to hijack a ferry boat and sail to the U.S.
From The Boston Globe.
Arizona Residents Build an Anti-Immigration Movement
5/29/00
Two years ago Arizona
became the preferred crossing point for Mexican illegals.
Some locals are determined to stop it. Nando.com reports.
Visas for
High-Tech Workers Debated 5/28/00
American engineers have trouble finding jobs and Silicon
Valley companies are hiring foreigners. The Chicago Tribune tells us why.
Border Patrol
Shot Immigrant in Mexico 5/26/00
This officer may have been justified in shooting this migrant, even though he
was still in Mexico. Story from APBnews.com.
Haitians on
Ferry will be Returned 5/26/00
120 Passengers will be returning to Haiti,
but one 13-year-old boy will apply for political asylum in the U.S. The Miami
Herald reports.
Court Ruling
Could Affect Health Care for Illegal Immigrants 5/25/00
Proposition 187 may affect health care for immigrants, but not immediately.
From the Sun Sentinal.
Illegal
Immigrants go to College at the Same Tuition as Texans 5/25/00
Houston Community College will allow
undocumented immigrants to enroll at the same reduced rates as in-state
students. From The Houston Chronicle.
Elian and Family Move to New Home 5/24/00
Eager to see movies and go to stores, the Elian clan
moves again. Reuters reports.
INS Official Testifies in Spy Case 5/23/00
A former INS official accused of espionage denied that he ever spied for Cuba.
Panel
Contemplates Secret Evidence Law 5/23/00
It's the only area of law where people can be jailed long-term and deported,
based on secret evidence. A panel reviews the fairness of this law. Rocky Mountain News.
Kemp Wants More Immigration 5/22/00
Republican Congressman Kemp wants more US immigration. Warning: This
columnist is not happy about it. From the Boston Herald.
Seattle INS Director Eyes Takes Action 5/22/00
"Robert Coleman Jr., 43, new director of Seattle's Immigration and
Naturalization Service District office, hopes to make Seattle a model for both
catching bad guys and helping law-abiding immigrants." From Seattle Northwest.
US Agents Humiliate Illegal 5/21/00
Officers make an alleged alien smuggler pose with a pro-border control sign. The Los Angeles Times has details.
Angel Island Revisited 5/21/00
An exhibit opens with photographs documenting the often ominous plight of
immigrants coming through the "other Ellis Island."
The Orange County Register
reports.
Reno Urges
Border Residents to Shun Vigilantism 5/21/00
Reno does not
approve of vigilante border control. The
Arizona Daily Star has details.
INS Defends Ranchers 5/19/00
The INS says Arizona
ranchers, dubbed border control vigilantes, are merely protecting their land
against trespass. The Los Angeles Times
reports.
Innocent Victims 5/19/00
Brought here as children, innocent illegal aliens have little hope for
opportunities in the USA.
The Los Angeles Times
reports.
Border-Crossing
Deal Reached 5/19/00
"House and Senate lawmakers yesterday unveiled compromise legislation
intended to replace a law that some worried would cause massive delays and long
lines at border entry points such as those in Washington state." The Seattle
Times.
Immigrants: Washington's Changing
Face 5/19/00
This guest columnist with the Seattle
Times reflects on immigrant value to our society.
Elian Taught Communism on U.S. Soil? 5/19/00
Rep. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., is convinced that Elian and his imported classmates are learning communist
ideals in Washington D.C. Details from AP
Wire/Fox News.
Mexico Complains Formally
Re: Mistreatment of Migrants 5/18/00
At the Annual meet with the U..S., Mexico airs grievances about the
vigilante border control ranchers who are abusing illegal Mexican Migrants at
the Arizona Border. Reuters
reports.
More
Smuggling Indictments
A federal mission to uncover an alleged migrant smuggling operation--involved
in the illegal transport of Chinese to the United States--broadened
Wednesday with grand jurors indicting six more defendants. The Chicago Tribune reports.
Former Immigration Attorney Mentally Ill 5/18/00
The murderous former immigration attorney who gunned down immigrants and
minorities in Pittsburgh
has been found incompetent to stand trial. Reuters
has details.
Smith H-1B Visa Bill Passes House Judiciary 5/18/00
The House Judiciary Committee has just approved a bill that would remove the
H-1B visa cap, allowing for an unlimited number of working visas issued
annually. But what's the catch? From Yahoo/Asia
Newsbytes.
Mexico May Sue Ranchers Over Man Hunts 5/17/00
Ranchers hunting Mexican illegals are going to far
says Mexico.Reuters
reports. See also Ranchers on Border Raise Tensions Over Migrants from the Los Angeles Times.
44 Haitians and two Reporters Rescued 5/17/00
"Two American news reporters and 44 Haitian migrants were rescued at sea
by the U.S. Coast Guard after the boat they were on began sinking in Bahamian
waters, the Coast Guard said Wednesday." From Reuters.
Amnesty For Illegals Wanted in High-tech Visa Bill 5/16/00
"Amnesty for illegal aliens should be part of any legislation that expands
visas." The Boston Globe
has more.
INS-Cuban Spy
Case Set To Begin 5/16/00
Suspected of spying for Cuba,
veteran INS employee Mariano Faget goes
on trial. Newsday reports.
An Immigrant
Success Story 5/15/00
Read about one Indian's triumph over stereotypes, personal success and
leadership of immigrant entrepreneurs. From Fortune
Magazine.
Group Sues to
Delay Deportation of Thai Boy 5/15/00
USA Today has the latest details about efforts to keep a little Thai boy from
being deported and, they say, possibly exploited. Also see Thai Boy Caught up
in Fight against Sex Trafficking from the Washington Post.
Davis Seeks
More English Classes for Immigrants 5/15/00
"Budget: Instruction would cost $300 million, help students and parents.
He also wants $400 million for more school computers." The
Los Angeles Times has this
story.
Immigrants
Bolster US Economy 5/15/00
It isn't the first time we've heard it: Immigrants have been great for the US economy. The
Christian Science Monitor
reports.
Mexico Group
Seeks UN Help With U.S. Border Abuse 5/14/00
A Mexican independent human rights commission has requested that the UN
intervene in what it calls ``serious violations'' of human rights in dealing
with Mexicans who attempt to migrate illegally to the United States. The Mercury Center
has details.
Plan Aims To
Help Migrants 5/14/00
Reform advocates gather in Santa Ana
to prepare to make their case to Congress. The Orange County Register has this story.
INS Raids and
Complaints On Rise 5/13/00
According to human rights groups, the INS is getting bolder and more abusive
say rights groups, but the INS defends its actions as perfectly common and
legal. The Miami Herald
reports.
Algerian Held
In Va. Prison Gains Asylum 5/13/00
After a long hunger strike, Algerian prisoner gains asylum. The Washington Post has details.
Haitian
Deportation Story Only a Rumor, INS Says 5/13/00
"Officials say Haitians who have applied for amnesty will not be deported
right away." The Miami Herald
provides details.
Apparent
Stowaways Flee Plane 5/13/00
Dressed in all black, four men leapt from an Aeromar
Airlines Flight 202 at Miami
International Airport.
The Miami Herald reports.
Jesse Jackson
Calls For `One Set of Rules' For Immigrants 5/13/00
In support of Haitian Americans, Jesse Jackson urged South
Floridians to support equal immigration rights for all. The Miami Herald has this story.
Border Patrol
Frees Hostage Children 5/13/00
After being held hostage by an alien smuggler who changed terms once across the
US borders, three young Honduran children were rescued by Border Patrol and
will be reunited with parents who will face immigration hearings. The Miami Herald reports.
Clinton
Pushes Higher Tech Visa Cap 5/12/00
The president stands behind an increase in the availability of high tech worker
visas. From the Mercury Center. See also Clinton
outlines plan for tech visa bill from CNews and Clinton addresses gender wage gap in
high-tech work from the Seattle Times.
INS Won't Aid
District Effort to Bill Countries 5/12/00
INS won t aid the district effort to bill countries for the US education of
their foreign children who live here as undocumented aliens. The Orange County Register
reports. See also District Loses Immigrant School Case from the Los Angeles Times.
House
Committee Marks-Up H-1B Bill 5/12/00
Lamar's bill is slightly mangled in the House. Details on Shusterman.com.
4 Survive, 3
Perish in Smuggling Voyage 5/11/00
A group of seven men traveled to the US smuggled in a container that likely
reached 130 degrees at times. Three of the men died, probably of dehydration.
The Miami Herald has this
story.
Those Left Behind
Plead for Bodies of Stowaway Relatives 5/11/00
There are harrowing tales behind the anonymous dead who came from China to
America in a container that soon became their tomb. From the Seattle Times.
Elian Gonzalez Updates 5/11/00
Elian's Future Argued in Atlanta Courtroom Reuters
Battle Over Elian Gonzalez to Resume in Atlanta Court
Reuters
Elian Gonzalez's Grandparents Denied Visas New York Post
Court Fight for Elian Gonzalez Likely to Go on for
Months Chicago Sun Times
Rallies urge asylum for Elian Gonzalez Boston Globe
3 Dominican
Stowaways Perish En Route to US 5/10/00
In yet another container incident, three Dominicans die trying to get to the
US. The Miami Herald reports.
"Anti-H-1B
Bill" Updates 5/10/00
Though the cap may be raised, these strict new provisions termed
"anti-fraud" by some and "anti H-1B" by Carl Shusterman, Esq.
and others, may seriously impede the ability of many skilled workers to get an
H-1B visa.
Elian Gonzalez Updates 5/10/00
Castro Daughter Rallies to Keep Elian Gonzalez in U.S
Reuters
Elian Gonzalez's Grandparents Want to Visit U.S. Reuters
U.S. Willing to Extend Stay for Elian Gonzalez's
Friends Reuters
Hi-Tech Visas
May Be Increased 5/9/00
It looks like Congress is leaning toward a cap increase. AP/Yahoo has details. See also Congress
Set to Un-Cap High Tech Visas, from the Orange
Country Register.
Two Cubans in Florida Convicted of Alien Smuggling 5/9/00
A man who helped family members and friends get to the US from Cuba faces up to
two years in prison.
Candidates
Afraid to Discuss the Biggest Issue of All 5/9/00
Are the candidates afraid to talk about immigration? The Boston Globe explores the
possibility.
Mexican
Candidate Vows to Push for Open Border 5/8/00
"Vicente Fox, the leading opposition contender in Mexico, makes a campaign
swing through California hoping expatriates will influence vote back
home." Los Angeles Times.
Cuban Athlete
May Have Defected 5/8/00
A Cuban college baseball team will not confirm that a teammate defected upon
arrival in the United States, but the details seem to leave little doubt. The Boston Globe reports.
Tanzanian
Nurse 'Tired' of INS Fight 5/8/00
A Tanzanian nurse who has been seeking asylum to avoid both deportation and
female circumcision in her homeland is still fighting, but the outlook seems
grim. Philly News has more.
Repeal Secret
Evidence Law? 5/8/00
In an effort to combat terrorism, this Act allows the INS to arrest, imprison
and deport aliens based on anonymous accusers and secret evidence. Is the law
being abused and taking innocent victims? The
Arizona Daily Star explores opinions.
5th Grader Wins With Poem About Immigration 5/8/00
Shayna Walton won first place in a local writing
contest with her poem about immigration. The Arizona Daily Star has this story.
Is Border
Watch Crossing the Line? 5/8/00
Are these ranchers the new immigration vigilantes? Is it legal? Arizona Central has details.
Olts Coach Banned From U.S 5/8/00
"Stewart, a former NHL player and coach, was denied entry for Game 2 of
the OHL final yesterday at the Windsor-Detroit border by U.S. immigration
inspectors at the Ambassador Bridge." From C-News.
Elian Gonzalez Hearing: You Never Know... 5/8/00
Experts debate what might be around the corner in the Elian
case. The Miami Herald
reports.
See new
releases above for May Processing Times. 5/7/00
Texas Border
DAs To Stop Taking Checkpoint Drug Cases 5/6/00
The soaring number of drug arrests at the borders is too overwhelming for many
DAs, who plan to stop pursuing the cases altogether. The Boston Globe reports.
Leading
Jordanian Islamist Turned Away in New York 5/6/00
A leading Islamist, on his way to visit his son and
daughter in the United States, was turned away by immigration authorities. Reuters/Yahoo.
Elian Gonzalez Update 5/5/00
Reno Says Elian is Happy
Web Companies
Want Help With Visa Woes 5/4/00
In an ongoing struggle, the dot coms are hoping our
government will take a serious look at the high tech industries shortage of
workers, and adjust visa laws accordingly. The
New York Law Journal reports.
Elderly Couple Fled Armenia, Denied Asylum in US 5/4/00
Despite a knife attack in their country, this elderly couple must return to
Armenia.
Elian Gonzalez Update 5/4/00
Social Worker to Visit Elian
INS Arrests Ecuadorian Couple For Bribery, Fraud 5/3/00
Immigration agents raided another Miami home early Wednesday morning, arresting
an Ecuadorian couple alleged to be wanted in their home country for extortion,
bribery and fraud.
Chinese
Immigrant Smuggling Ring Busted 5/3/00
A plot to smuggle hundreds of illegal migrants into the US from China has been
foiled. APBnews.com reports.
INS Urged to
Delay Return of Boy to Thailand 5/3/00
Thai Americans suspect a toddler may be a pawn for international smugglers,
urging the US not to send him back until more facts are knows. Courtesy of the Los Angeles Times.
Adoptee in
Texas faces INS nightmare 5/2/00
"The clock began ticking the minute Zoraida
Martinez turned 18 in September. But neither she nor her family realized it
until time had run out." From San
Jose Mercury News.
One Family's
Fight to Overturn Immigration Law 5/2/00
A woman and her family face the harsh realities of immigration law, and that
they aren't "real Americans."
Elian Update 5/1/00
Elian's Father Asks Court to Let Him Take Boy Home
International
Canada
Canada Dismisses Concerns for Repatriated
Chinese 05/12/00
Canada's
Minster of Immigration says Bejing promised humane
treatment of returned stowaways. The China
Morning Post has details.
Mounties Won't Stand Guard 05/05/00
"The Royal Canadian Mounted Police are flatly refusing to guard any new
migrants that might come to British
Columbia on ships this year after the expensive task
strained the agency budget in 1999." The
Seattle Times reports.
Overseas
15 Illegal Indonesians Arrested in Malaysia 5/21/00
Malaysian police detained 15 Indonesians for not having valid travel documents.
The Nando Times reports.
Borneo Immigrant Crackdown in Malaysia
05/05/00
"Malaysian police intensified a crackdown on illegal immigrants, rounding
up more than 600 people on an island near the site of an April 23 kidnapping, a
news report said on Friday." From the South China
Morning Post.
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