October 2003

Wal-Mart to Review 1.1 Million Employees

Wal-Mart Stores Inc., stung by allegations that it knew contract cleaning services used illegal workers, said Friday it would review all of its 1.1 million U.S. workers and fire any that aren't legally employed.

Bipartisan DREAM Act, with Weakening Amendment, Moves through Senate Committee

By marking up and passing the DREAM Act (S. 1545), the Senate Judiciary Committee yesterday took an important step to remove one of the barriers that deserving children face in their quest to attend colleges and legalize their status in the United States.

Hatch delays alien-education bill

The bill would give immigrant youths more access to federal student aid and provide a means of obtaining permanent residency to those who qualify. "We have a choice to either keep these talented young people underground or give them a chance to contribute to the United States," Hatch said.

100,000 Rally for Immigrants Rights in NY

Tens of thousands of immigrants and labor activists staged a rally Saturday for better treatment of the nation's immigrants, topping off a two-week-long bus odyssey around the country.

Green Card Lottery Over for 2003

The State Department has notified USCIS District Offices that all of the DV 2003 lottery visa numbers have been used and no more DV 2003 visas are available. Contact your immigration attorney to discuss other options of obtaining Legal Permanent Residency.