Please support HR 539 - Spouses of Green Card holders (LPR)
Jun 19th 2003, 12:46 pm
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Please support HR 539 - Spouses of Green Card holders (LPR)
Hope this will make some change in our immigrant lifes, and we should
not wait 5-6 years to be with our spouses. All of you who think this
is unfair should support this Amendment.
Thanks to all of you!
Danny
108th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 539
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the
admission to the United States for permanent residence without
numerical limitation of spouses of permanent resident aliens.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
February 5, 2003
Mr. ANDREWS introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on the Judiciary
A BILL
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the
admission to the United States for permanent residence without
numerical limitation of spouses of permanent resident aliens.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United
States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. ADMISSION OF SPOUSES OF PERMANENT RESIDENT ALIENS WITHOUT
NUMERICAL LIMITATION.
(a) REMOVING SPOUSES OF PERMANENT RESIDENT ALIENS FROM PROVISIONS
RELATING TO FAMILY-SPONSORED IMMIGRANTS- Section 203(a)(2) of the
Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1153(a)(2)) is amended--
(1) in the paragraph heading by striking `SPOUSES AND';
(2) in subparagraph (A) by striking `spouses or'.
(b) ADDING SPOUSES OF PERMANENT RESIDENT ALIENS TO LIST OF ALIENS NOT
SUBJECT TO DIRECT NUMERICAL LIMITATIONS- Section 201(b)(2) of the
Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1151(b)(2)) is amended by
adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
`(C) Spouses of permanent resident aliens.'.
(c) PROCEDURE FOR GRANTING IMMIGRANT STATUS- Section 204(a)(1)(A)(ii)
of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1154(a)(1)(A)(ii)) is
amended by inserting `or section 201(b)(2)(C)' after
`201(b)(2)(A)(i))'.
END
Bill Number HR 539 - To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to
provide for the admission to the United States for permanent residence
without numerical limitation of spouses of permanent resident aliens"
The above bill was introduced on Feb 5, 2003 by Robert E Andrews,
http://www.house.gov/andrews/
It is currenty sitting in the House of the Judiciary Committee whose
Chairman is Mr F. James Sensenbrenner, http://www.house.gov/judiciary/
To show support or push this bill to become a LAW asap, please send an
email and leave voicemails for both these political figures. If there
is enough support or push from the public then it can become a LAW
very fast.
F. James Sensenbrenner, 202.225.3951,
[email protected]
Rob E Andrews, 202. 225 - 6501 ,
[email protected]
PS: Tell them, statistics show that a majority of PR's are highly
educated, in high income tax brackets & their spouses at a minimum
have a Degree and can be easily employable (& thus a taxpayer) in the
US.
-------------------------------------------------------------------
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office.
Remember that telephone calls are often taken by a staff member, not
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After identifying yourself, tell the aide you would like to leave a
brief message, such as: "Please tell Senator/Representative (Name)
that I support/oppose (S.___/H.R.8___)."
You will also want to state reasons for your support or opposition to
the bill. Ask for your Senator's or Representative's position on the
bill. You may also request a written response to your telephone call.
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congressional office. If you decide to write a letter or email, this
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letter:
Your purpose for writing should be stated in the first paragraph of
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legislation, identify it accordingly, e.g., House bill: H. R. ____,
Senate bill: S.____.
Be courteous, to the point, and include key information, using
examples to support your position.
Address only one issue in each letter; and, if possible, keep the
letter to one page.
Addressing Correspondence:
To a Senator:
The Honorable (full name)
__(Rm.#)__(name of)Senate Office Building
United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510
Dear Senator:
To a Representative:
The Honorable (full name)
__(Rm.#)__(name of)House Office Building
United States House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515
Dear Representative:
Note: When writing to the Chair of a Committee or the Speaker of the
House, it is proper to address them as:
Dear Mr. Chairman or Madam Chairwoman:
or Dear Mr. Speaker:
not wait 5-6 years to be with our spouses. All of you who think this
is unfair should support this Amendment.
Thanks to all of you!
Danny
108th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 539
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the
admission to the United States for permanent residence without
numerical limitation of spouses of permanent resident aliens.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
February 5, 2003
Mr. ANDREWS introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on the Judiciary
A BILL
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the
admission to the United States for permanent residence without
numerical limitation of spouses of permanent resident aliens.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United
States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. ADMISSION OF SPOUSES OF PERMANENT RESIDENT ALIENS WITHOUT
NUMERICAL LIMITATION.
(a) REMOVING SPOUSES OF PERMANENT RESIDENT ALIENS FROM PROVISIONS
RELATING TO FAMILY-SPONSORED IMMIGRANTS- Section 203(a)(2) of the
Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1153(a)(2)) is amended--
(1) in the paragraph heading by striking `SPOUSES AND';
(2) in subparagraph (A) by striking `spouses or'.
(b) ADDING SPOUSES OF PERMANENT RESIDENT ALIENS TO LIST OF ALIENS NOT
SUBJECT TO DIRECT NUMERICAL LIMITATIONS- Section 201(b)(2) of the
Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1151(b)(2)) is amended by
adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
`(C) Spouses of permanent resident aliens.'.
(c) PROCEDURE FOR GRANTING IMMIGRANT STATUS- Section 204(a)(1)(A)(ii)
of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1154(a)(1)(A)(ii)) is
amended by inserting `or section 201(b)(2)(C)' after
`201(b)(2)(A)(i))'.
END
Bill Number HR 539 - To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to
provide for the admission to the United States for permanent residence
without numerical limitation of spouses of permanent resident aliens"
The above bill was introduced on Feb 5, 2003 by Robert E Andrews,
http://www.house.gov/andrews/
It is currenty sitting in the House of the Judiciary Committee whose
Chairman is Mr F. James Sensenbrenner, http://www.house.gov/judiciary/
To show support or push this bill to become a LAW asap, please send an
email and leave voicemails for both these political figures. If there
is enough support or push from the public then it can become a LAW
very fast.
F. James Sensenbrenner, 202.225.3951,
[email protected]
Rob E Andrews, 202. 225 - 6501 ,
[email protected]
PS: Tell them, statistics show that a majority of PR's are highly
educated, in high income tax brackets & their spouses at a minimum
have a Degree and can be easily employable (& thus a taxpayer) in the
US.
-------------------------------------------------------------------
Tips On Telephoning Your Representatives
To find your representative's phone number, you may use our searchable
online congressional directory or call the U.S. Capitol Switchboard at
(202)224-3121 and ask for your Senator's and/or Representative's
office.
Remember that telephone calls are often taken by a staff member, not
the member of Congress. Ask to speak with the aide who handles the
issue to which you wish to comment.
After identifying yourself, tell the aide you would like to leave a
brief message, such as: "Please tell Senator/Representative (Name)
that I support/oppose (S.___/H.R.8___)."
You will also want to state reasons for your support or opposition to
the bill. Ask for your Senator's or Representative's position on the
bill. You may also request a written response to your telephone call.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Tips On Writing Congress
The letter or email is the most popular choice of communication with a
congressional office. If you decide to write a letter or email, this
list of helpful suggestions will improve the effectiveness of the
letter:
Your purpose for writing should be stated in the first paragraph of
the letter. If your letter pertains to a specific piece of
legislation, identify it accordingly, e.g., House bill: H. R. ____,
Senate bill: S.____.
Be courteous, to the point, and include key information, using
examples to support your position.
Address only one issue in each letter; and, if possible, keep the
letter to one page.
Addressing Correspondence:
To a Senator:
The Honorable (full name)
__(Rm.#)__(name of)Senate Office Building
United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510
Dear Senator:
To a Representative:
The Honorable (full name)
__(Rm.#)__(name of)House Office Building
United States House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515
Dear Representative:
Note: When writing to the Chair of a Committee or the Speaker of the
House, it is proper to address them as:
Dear Mr. Chairman or Madam Chairwoman:
or Dear Mr. Speaker:
Jun 20th 2003, 6:09 am
#2
Guest
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Re: Please support HR 539 - Spouses of Green Card holders (LPR)
Uhmmm....
This is not an amendment, but a bill ;-) An Amendment is either a change
to the Constitution, or it is a change to a bill before it becomes law.
This would be a new law (whose purpose is to change another law, namely
the Immigration and Nationality Act).
But you are right, we should support this, and as well H.R. 832. H.R. 832
would address a similar issue for partners of US citizens who for some
reason or other cannot get married (for instance, because their country
does not grant divorces).
On Thu, 19 Jun 2003 17:46:43 -0700, dennee wrote:
> Hope this will make some change in our immigrant lifes, and we should
> not wait 5-6 years to be with our spouses. All of you who think this is
> unfair should support this Amendment.
>
> Thanks to all of you!
> Danny
>
> 108th CONGRESS
> 1st Session
>
> H. R. 539
>
> To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the
> admission to the United States for permanent residence without numerical
> limitation of spouses of permanent resident aliens.
>
> IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
>
> February 5, 2003
> Mr. ANDREWS introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
> Committee on the Judiciary
>
> A BILL
> To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the
> admission to the United States for permanent residence without numerical
> limitation of spouses of permanent resident aliens.
>
> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United
> States of America in Congress assembled,
>
> SECTION 1. ADMISSION OF SPOUSES OF PERMANENT RESIDENT ALIENS WITHOUT
> NUMERICAL LIMITATION.
>
> (a) REMOVING SPOUSES OF PERMANENT RESIDENT ALIENS FROM PROVISIONS
> RELATING TO FAMILY-SPONSORED IMMIGRANTS- Section 203(a)(2) of the
> Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1153(a)(2)) is amended--
>
> (1) in the paragraph heading by striking `SPOUSES AND';
>
> (2) in subparagraph (A) by striking `spouses or'.
>
> (b) ADDING SPOUSES OF PERMANENT RESIDENT ALIENS TO LIST OF ALIENS NOT
> SUBJECT TO DIRECT NUMERICAL LIMITATIONS- Section 201(b)(2) of the
> Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1151(b)(2)) is amended by
> adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
>
> `(C) Spouses of permanent resident aliens.'.
>
> (c) PROCEDURE FOR GRANTING IMMIGRANT STATUS- Section 204(a)(1)(A)(ii) of
> the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1154(a)(1)(A)(ii)) is
> amended by inserting `or section 201(b)(2)(C)' after `201(b)(2)(A)(i))'.
> END
>
>
> Bill Number HR 539 - To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to
> provide for the admission to the United States for permanent residence
> without numerical limitation of spouses of permanent resident aliens"
>
> The above bill was introduced on Feb 5, 2003 by Robert E Andrews,
> http://www.house.gov/andrews/
>
> It is currenty sitting in the House of the Judiciary Committee whose
> Chairman is Mr F. James Sensenbrenner, http://www.house.gov/judiciary/
>
> To show support or push this bill to become a LAW asap, please send an
> email and leave voicemails for both these political figures. If there is
> enough support or push from the public then it can become a LAW very
> fast.
>
> F. James Sensenbrenner, 202.225.3951,
> [email protected] Rob E Andrews, 202. 225 - 6501 ,
> [email protected]
>
> PS: Tell them, statistics show that a majority of PR's are highly
> educated, in high income tax brackets & their spouses at a minimum have
> a Degree and can be easily employable (& thus a taxpayer) in the US.
>
> -------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Tips On Telephoning Your Representatives
>
> To find your representative's phone number, you may use our searchable
> online congressional directory or call the U.S. Capitol Switchboard at
> (202)224-3121 and ask for your Senator's and/or Representative's office.
> Remember that telephone calls are often taken by a staff member, not the
> member of Congress. Ask to speak with the aide who handles the issue to
> which you wish to comment.
>
> After identifying yourself, tell the aide you would like to leave a
> brief message, such as: "Please tell Senator/Representative (Name) that
> I support/oppose (S.___/H.R.8___)."
>
> You will also want to state reasons for your support or opposition to
> the bill. Ask for your Senator's or Representative's position on the
> bill. You may also request a written response to your telephone call.
>
>
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
>
> Tips On Writing Congress
>
> The letter or email is the most popular choice of communication with a
> congressional office. If you decide to write a letter or email, this
> list of helpful suggestions will improve the effectiveness of the
> letter:
>
>
> Your purpose for writing should be stated in the first paragraph of the
> letter. If your letter pertains to a specific piece of legislation,
> identify it accordingly, e.g., House bill: H. R. ____, Senate bill:
> S.____.
>
> Be courteous, to the point, and include key information, using examples
> to support your position.
>
> Address only one issue in each letter; and, if possible, keep the letter
> to one page.
>
> Addressing Correspondence:
>
> To a Senator:
>
>
> The Honorable (full name)
> __(Rm.#)__(name of)Senate Office Building United States Senate
> Washington, DC 20510
>
> Dear Senator:
> To a Representative:
>
>
> The Honorable (full name)
> __(Rm.#)__(name of)House Office Building United States House of
> Representatives Washington, DC 20515
>
> Dear Representative:
> Note: When writing to the Chair of a Committee or the Speaker of the
> House, it is proper to address them as:
>
>
> Dear Mr. Chairman or Madam Chairwoman: or Dear Mr. Speaker:
--
Remember, I am strictly a layperson without any legal training. I encourage
everybody to seek competent legal counsel rather than relying on usenet
newsgroups.
Please visit my new FAQ at http://www.kkeane.com (still under construction)
My email address in usenet posts is now invalid for spam protection. See
my Web site for information on how to contact me.
Please feel free to enjoy some of my photographs at my new Web site
http://www.ingopakleppa.com ! Comments are welcome.
This is not an amendment, but a bill ;-) An Amendment is either a change
to the Constitution, or it is a change to a bill before it becomes law.
This would be a new law (whose purpose is to change another law, namely
the Immigration and Nationality Act).
But you are right, we should support this, and as well H.R. 832. H.R. 832
would address a similar issue for partners of US citizens who for some
reason or other cannot get married (for instance, because their country
does not grant divorces).
On Thu, 19 Jun 2003 17:46:43 -0700, dennee wrote:
> Hope this will make some change in our immigrant lifes, and we should
> not wait 5-6 years to be with our spouses. All of you who think this is
> unfair should support this Amendment.
>
> Thanks to all of you!
> Danny
>
> 108th CONGRESS
> 1st Session
>
> H. R. 539
>
> To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the
> admission to the United States for permanent residence without numerical
> limitation of spouses of permanent resident aliens.
>
> IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
>
> February 5, 2003
> Mr. ANDREWS introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
> Committee on the Judiciary
>
> A BILL
> To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the
> admission to the United States for permanent residence without numerical
> limitation of spouses of permanent resident aliens.
>
> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United
> States of America in Congress assembled,
>
> SECTION 1. ADMISSION OF SPOUSES OF PERMANENT RESIDENT ALIENS WITHOUT
> NUMERICAL LIMITATION.
>
> (a) REMOVING SPOUSES OF PERMANENT RESIDENT ALIENS FROM PROVISIONS
> RELATING TO FAMILY-SPONSORED IMMIGRANTS- Section 203(a)(2) of the
> Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1153(a)(2)) is amended--
>
> (1) in the paragraph heading by striking `SPOUSES AND';
>
> (2) in subparagraph (A) by striking `spouses or'.
>
> (b) ADDING SPOUSES OF PERMANENT RESIDENT ALIENS TO LIST OF ALIENS NOT
> SUBJECT TO DIRECT NUMERICAL LIMITATIONS- Section 201(b)(2) of the
> Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1151(b)(2)) is amended by
> adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
>
> `(C) Spouses of permanent resident aliens.'.
>
> (c) PROCEDURE FOR GRANTING IMMIGRANT STATUS- Section 204(a)(1)(A)(ii) of
> the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1154(a)(1)(A)(ii)) is
> amended by inserting `or section 201(b)(2)(C)' after `201(b)(2)(A)(i))'.
> END
>
>
> Bill Number HR 539 - To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to
> provide for the admission to the United States for permanent residence
> without numerical limitation of spouses of permanent resident aliens"
>
> The above bill was introduced on Feb 5, 2003 by Robert E Andrews,
> http://www.house.gov/andrews/
>
> It is currenty sitting in the House of the Judiciary Committee whose
> Chairman is Mr F. James Sensenbrenner, http://www.house.gov/judiciary/
>
> To show support or push this bill to become a LAW asap, please send an
> email and leave voicemails for both these political figures. If there is
> enough support or push from the public then it can become a LAW very
> fast.
>
> F. James Sensenbrenner, 202.225.3951,
> [email protected] Rob E Andrews, 202. 225 - 6501 ,
> [email protected]
>
> PS: Tell them, statistics show that a majority of PR's are highly
> educated, in high income tax brackets & their spouses at a minimum have
> a Degree and can be easily employable (& thus a taxpayer) in the US.
>
> -------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Tips On Telephoning Your Representatives
>
> To find your representative's phone number, you may use our searchable
> online congressional directory or call the U.S. Capitol Switchboard at
> (202)224-3121 and ask for your Senator's and/or Representative's office.
> Remember that telephone calls are often taken by a staff member, not the
> member of Congress. Ask to speak with the aide who handles the issue to
> which you wish to comment.
>
> After identifying yourself, tell the aide you would like to leave a
> brief message, such as: "Please tell Senator/Representative (Name) that
> I support/oppose (S.___/H.R.8___)."
>
> You will also want to state reasons for your support or opposition to
> the bill. Ask for your Senator's or Representative's position on the
> bill. You may also request a written response to your telephone call.
>
>
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
>
> Tips On Writing Congress
>
> The letter or email is the most popular choice of communication with a
> congressional office. If you decide to write a letter or email, this
> list of helpful suggestions will improve the effectiveness of the
> letter:
>
>
> Your purpose for writing should be stated in the first paragraph of the
> letter. If your letter pertains to a specific piece of legislation,
> identify it accordingly, e.g., House bill: H. R. ____, Senate bill:
> S.____.
>
> Be courteous, to the point, and include key information, using examples
> to support your position.
>
> Address only one issue in each letter; and, if possible, keep the letter
> to one page.
>
> Addressing Correspondence:
>
> To a Senator:
>
>
> The Honorable (full name)
> __(Rm.#)__(name of)Senate Office Building United States Senate
> Washington, DC 20510
>
> Dear Senator:
> To a Representative:
>
>
> The Honorable (full name)
> __(Rm.#)__(name of)House Office Building United States House of
> Representatives Washington, DC 20515
>
> Dear Representative:
> Note: When writing to the Chair of a Committee or the Speaker of the
> House, it is proper to address them as:
>
>
> Dear Mr. Chairman or Madam Chairwoman: or Dear Mr. Speaker:
--
Remember, I am strictly a layperson without any legal training. I encourage
everybody to seek competent legal counsel rather than relying on usenet
newsgroups.
Please visit my new FAQ at http://www.kkeane.com (still under construction)
My email address in usenet posts is now invalid for spam protection. See
my Web site for information on how to contact me.
Please feel free to enjoy some of my photographs at my new Web site
http://www.ingopakleppa.com ! Comments are welcome.
Jun 20th 2003, 11:42 am
#3
Guest
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Re: Please support HR 539 - Spouses of Green Card holders (LPR)
Yes, it's unfair. Can you make it a bit easier to support your cause? Can I
click a button on a website to show that I support this bill? You should
know that I've been fighting for the exact same cause in 1998 with an
organization that dissolved in the meantime, APSR - AASR. I've written more
than enough letters. I became a US citizen and my husband came to the US on
a K1 fiancé visa in 2000.
Good luck.
Christa
"dennee" wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hope this will make some change in our immigrant lifes, and we should
> not wait 5-6 years to be with our spouses. All of you who think this
> is unfair should support this Amendment.
> Thanks to all of you!
> Danny
> 108th CONGRESS
> 1st Session
> H. R. 539
> To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the
> admission to the United States for permanent residence without
> numerical limitation of spouses of permanent resident aliens.
> IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
> February 5, 2003
> Mr. ANDREWS introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
> Committee on the Judiciary
> A BILL
> To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the
> admission to the United States for permanent residence without
> numerical limitation of spouses of permanent resident aliens.
> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United
> States of America in Congress assembled,
> SECTION 1. ADMISSION OF SPOUSES OF PERMANENT RESIDENT ALIENS WITHOUT
> NUMERICAL LIMITATION.
> (a) REMOVING SPOUSES OF PERMANENT RESIDENT ALIENS FROM PROVISIONS
> RELATING TO FAMILY-SPONSORED IMMIGRANTS- Section 203(a)(2) of the
> Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1153(a)(2)) is amended--
> (1) in the paragraph heading by striking `SPOUSES AND';
> (2) in subparagraph (A) by striking `spouses or'.
> (b) ADDING SPOUSES OF PERMANENT RESIDENT ALIENS TO LIST OF ALIENS NOT
> SUBJECT TO DIRECT NUMERICAL LIMITATIONS- Section 201(b)(2) of the
> Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1151(b)(2)) is amended by
> adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
> `(C) Spouses of permanent resident aliens.'.
> (c) PROCEDURE FOR GRANTING IMMIGRANT STATUS- Section 204(a)(1)(A)(ii)
> of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1154(a)(1)(A)(ii)) is
> amended by inserting `or section 201(b)(2)(C)' after
> `201(b)(2)(A)(i))'.
> END
> Bill Number HR 539 - To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to
> provide for the admission to the United States for permanent residence
> without numerical limitation of spouses of permanent resident aliens"
> The above bill was introduced on Feb 5, 2003 by Robert E Andrews,
> http://www.house.gov/andrews/
> It is currenty sitting in the House of the Judiciary Committee whose
> Chairman is Mr F. James Sensenbrenner, http://www.house.gov/judiciary/
> To show support or push this bill to become a LAW asap, please send an
> email and leave voicemails for both these political figures. If there
> is enough support or push from the public then it can become a LAW
> very fast.
> F. James Sensenbrenner, 202.225.3951,
> [email protected]
> Rob E Andrews, 202. 225 - 6501 ,
> [email protected]
> PS: Tell them, statistics show that a majority of PR's are highly
> educated, in high income tax brackets & their spouses at a minimum
> have a Degree and can be easily employable (& thus a taxpayer) in the
> US.
> -------------------------------------------------------------------
> Tips On Telephoning Your Representatives
> To find your representative's phone number, you may use our searchable
> online congressional directory or call the U.S. Capitol Switchboard at
> (202)224-3121 and ask for your Senator's and/or Representative's
> office.
> Remember that telephone calls are often taken by a staff member, not
> the member of Congress. Ask to speak with the aide who handles the
> issue to which you wish to comment.
> After identifying yourself, tell the aide you would like to leave a
> brief message, such as: "Please tell Senator/Representative (Name)
> that I support/oppose (S.___/H.R.8___)."
> You will also want to state reasons for your support or opposition to
> the bill. Ask for your Senator's or Representative's position on the
> bill. You may also request a written response to your telephone call.
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------
------
> Tips On Writing Congress
> The letter or email is the most popular choice of communication with a
> congressional office. If you decide to write a letter or email, this
> list of helpful suggestions will improve the effectiveness of the
> letter:
> Your purpose for writing should be stated in the first paragraph of
> the letter. If your letter pertains to a specific piece of
> legislation, identify it accordingly, e.g., House bill: H. R. ____,
> Senate bill: S.____.
> Be courteous, to the point, and include key information, using
> examples to support your position.
> Address only one issue in each letter; and, if possible, keep the
> letter to one page.
> Addressing Correspondence:
> To a Senator:
> The Honorable (full name)
> __(Rm.#)__(name of)Senate Office Building
> United States Senate
> Washington, DC 20510
> Dear Senator:
> To a Representative:
> The Honorable (full name)
> __(Rm.#)__(name of)House Office Building
> United States House of Representatives
> Washington, DC 20515
> Dear Representative:
> Note: When writing to the Chair of a Committee or the Speaker of the
> House, it is proper to address them as:
> Dear Mr. Chairman or Madam Chairwoman:
> or Dear Mr. Speaker:
click a button on a website to show that I support this bill? You should
know that I've been fighting for the exact same cause in 1998 with an
organization that dissolved in the meantime, APSR - AASR. I've written more
than enough letters. I became a US citizen and my husband came to the US on
a K1 fiancé visa in 2000.
Good luck.
Christa
"dennee" wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hope this will make some change in our immigrant lifes, and we should
> not wait 5-6 years to be with our spouses. All of you who think this
> is unfair should support this Amendment.
> Thanks to all of you!
> Danny
> 108th CONGRESS
> 1st Session
> H. R. 539
> To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the
> admission to the United States for permanent residence without
> numerical limitation of spouses of permanent resident aliens.
> IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
> February 5, 2003
> Mr. ANDREWS introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
> Committee on the Judiciary
> A BILL
> To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the
> admission to the United States for permanent residence without
> numerical limitation of spouses of permanent resident aliens.
> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United
> States of America in Congress assembled,
> SECTION 1. ADMISSION OF SPOUSES OF PERMANENT RESIDENT ALIENS WITHOUT
> NUMERICAL LIMITATION.
> (a) REMOVING SPOUSES OF PERMANENT RESIDENT ALIENS FROM PROVISIONS
> RELATING TO FAMILY-SPONSORED IMMIGRANTS- Section 203(a)(2) of the
> Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1153(a)(2)) is amended--
> (1) in the paragraph heading by striking `SPOUSES AND';
> (2) in subparagraph (A) by striking `spouses or'.
> (b) ADDING SPOUSES OF PERMANENT RESIDENT ALIENS TO LIST OF ALIENS NOT
> SUBJECT TO DIRECT NUMERICAL LIMITATIONS- Section 201(b)(2) of the
> Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1151(b)(2)) is amended by
> adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
> `(C) Spouses of permanent resident aliens.'.
> (c) PROCEDURE FOR GRANTING IMMIGRANT STATUS- Section 204(a)(1)(A)(ii)
> of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1154(a)(1)(A)(ii)) is
> amended by inserting `or section 201(b)(2)(C)' after
> `201(b)(2)(A)(i))'.
> END
> Bill Number HR 539 - To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to
> provide for the admission to the United States for permanent residence
> without numerical limitation of spouses of permanent resident aliens"
> The above bill was introduced on Feb 5, 2003 by Robert E Andrews,
> http://www.house.gov/andrews/
> It is currenty sitting in the House of the Judiciary Committee whose
> Chairman is Mr F. James Sensenbrenner, http://www.house.gov/judiciary/
> To show support or push this bill to become a LAW asap, please send an
> email and leave voicemails for both these political figures. If there
> is enough support or push from the public then it can become a LAW
> very fast.
> F. James Sensenbrenner, 202.225.3951,
> [email protected]
> Rob E Andrews, 202. 225 - 6501 ,
> [email protected]
> PS: Tell them, statistics show that a majority of PR's are highly
> educated, in high income tax brackets & their spouses at a minimum
> have a Degree and can be easily employable (& thus a taxpayer) in the
> US.
> -------------------------------------------------------------------
> Tips On Telephoning Your Representatives
> To find your representative's phone number, you may use our searchable
> online congressional directory or call the U.S. Capitol Switchboard at
> (202)224-3121 and ask for your Senator's and/or Representative's
> office.
> Remember that telephone calls are often taken by a staff member, not
> the member of Congress. Ask to speak with the aide who handles the
> issue to which you wish to comment.
> After identifying yourself, tell the aide you would like to leave a
> brief message, such as: "Please tell Senator/Representative (Name)
> that I support/oppose (S.___/H.R.8___)."
> You will also want to state reasons for your support or opposition to
> the bill. Ask for your Senator's or Representative's position on the
> bill. You may also request a written response to your telephone call.
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------
------
> Tips On Writing Congress
> The letter or email is the most popular choice of communication with a
> congressional office. If you decide to write a letter or email, this
> list of helpful suggestions will improve the effectiveness of the
> letter:
> Your purpose for writing should be stated in the first paragraph of
> the letter. If your letter pertains to a specific piece of
> legislation, identify it accordingly, e.g., House bill: H. R. ____,
> Senate bill: S.____.
> Be courteous, to the point, and include key information, using
> examples to support your position.
> Address only one issue in each letter; and, if possible, keep the
> letter to one page.
> Addressing Correspondence:
> To a Senator:
> The Honorable (full name)
> __(Rm.#)__(name of)Senate Office Building
> United States Senate
> Washington, DC 20510
> Dear Senator:
> To a Representative:
> The Honorable (full name)
> __(Rm.#)__(name of)House Office Building
> United States House of Representatives
> Washington, DC 20515
> Dear Representative:
> Note: When writing to the Chair of a Committee or the Speaker of the
> House, it is proper to address them as:
> Dear Mr. Chairman or Madam Chairwoman:
> or Dear Mr. Speaker:
Jun 20th 2003, 12:15 pm
#4
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Please support HR 539 - Spouses of Green Card holders (LPR)
As much as I'd like to do that, it wouldn't help. Congresspeople don't
only count the number of people who click on a button. They also take into
account the effort that people go to. So you should really write your own
letter to your Congressman, put it in an envelope, and stick a stamp on it
(don't just email - that suffers from some of the same effect as clicking
a button).
There are some Web sites that offer to create online petitions, such as
http://www.thepetitionsite.com. Would you mind stepping up to the plate
and creating one?
On Fri, 20 Jun 2003 23:42:41 +0000, Christa wrote:
> Yes, it's unfair. Can you make it a bit easier to support your cause? Can I
> click a button on a website to show that I support this bill? You should
> know that I've been fighting for the exact same cause in 1998 with an
> organization that dissolved in the meantime, APSR - AASR. I've written more
> than enough letters. I became a US citizen and my husband came to the US on
> a K1 fiancé visa in 2000.
>
> Good luck.
> Christa
>
>
> "dennee" wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>> Hope this will make some change in our immigrant lifes, and we should
>> not wait 5-6 years to be with our spouses. All of you who think this
>> is unfair should support this Amendment.
>> Thanks to all of you!
>> Danny
>> 108th CONGRESS
>> 1st Session
>> H. R. 539
>> To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the
>> admission to the United States for permanent residence without
>> numerical limitation of spouses of permanent resident aliens.
>> IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
>> February 5, 2003
>> Mr. ANDREWS introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
>> Committee on the Judiciary
>> A BILL
>> To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the
>> admission to the United States for permanent residence without
>> numerical limitation of spouses of permanent resident aliens.
>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United
>> States of America in Congress assembled,
>> SECTION 1. ADMISSION OF SPOUSES OF PERMANENT RESIDENT ALIENS WITHOUT
>> NUMERICAL LIMITATION.
>> (a) REMOVING SPOUSES OF PERMANENT RESIDENT ALIENS FROM PROVISIONS
>> RELATING TO FAMILY-SPONSORED IMMIGRANTS- Section 203(a)(2) of the
>> Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1153(a)(2)) is amended--
>> (1) in the paragraph heading by striking `SPOUSES AND';
>> (2) in subparagraph (A) by striking `spouses or'.
>> (b) ADDING SPOUSES OF PERMANENT RESIDENT ALIENS TO LIST OF ALIENS NOT
>> SUBJECT TO DIRECT NUMERICAL LIMITATIONS- Section 201(b)(2) of the
>> Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1151(b)(2)) is amended by
>> adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
>> `(C) Spouses of permanent resident aliens.'.
>> (c) PROCEDURE FOR GRANTING IMMIGRANT STATUS- Section 204(a)(1)(A)(ii)
>> of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1154(a)(1)(A)(ii)) is
>> amended by inserting `or section 201(b)(2)(C)' after
>> `201(b)(2)(A)(i))'.
>> END
>> Bill Number HR 539 - To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to
>> provide for the admission to the United States for permanent residence
>> without numerical limitation of spouses of permanent resident aliens"
>> The above bill was introduced on Feb 5, 2003 by Robert E Andrews,
>> http://www.house.gov/andrews/
>> It is currenty sitting in the House of the Judiciary Committee whose
>> Chairman is Mr F. James Sensenbrenner, http://www.house.gov/judiciary/
>> To show support or push this bill to become a LAW asap, please send an
>> email and leave voicemails for both these political figures. If there
>> is enough support or push from the public then it can become a LAW
>> very fast.
>> F. James Sensenbrenner, 202.225.3951,
>> [email protected]
>> Rob E Andrews, 202. 225 - 6501 ,
>> [email protected]
>> PS: Tell them, statistics show that a majority of PR's are highly
>> educated, in high income tax brackets & their spouses at a minimum
>> have a Degree and can be easily employable (& thus a taxpayer) in the
>> US.
>> -------------------------------------------------------------------
>> Tips On Telephoning Your Representatives
>> To find your representative's phone number, you may use our searchable
>> online congressional directory or call the U.S. Capitol Switchboard at
>> (202)224-3121 and ask for your Senator's and/or Representative's
>> office.
>> Remember that telephone calls are often taken by a staff member, not
>> the member of Congress. Ask to speak with the aide who handles the
>> issue to which you wish to comment.
>> After identifying yourself, tell the aide you would like to leave a
>> brief message, such as: "Please tell Senator/Representative (Name)
>> that I support/oppose (S.___/H.R.8___)."
>> You will also want to state reasons for your support or opposition to
>> the bill. Ask for your Senator's or Representative's position on the
>> bill. You may also request a written response to your telephone call.
>> --------------------------------------------------------------------------
> ------
>> Tips On Writing Congress
>> The letter or email is the most popular choice of communication with a
>> congressional office. If you decide to write a letter or email, this
>> list of helpful suggestions will improve the effectiveness of the
>> letter:
>> Your purpose for writing should be stated in the first paragraph of
>> the letter. If your letter pertains to a specific piece of
>> legislation, identify it accordingly, e.g., House bill: H. R. ____,
>> Senate bill: S.____.
>> Be courteous, to the point, and include key information, using
>> examples to support your position.
>> Address only one issue in each letter; and, if possible, keep the
>> letter to one page.
>> Addressing Correspondence:
>> To a Senator:
>> The Honorable (full name)
>> __(Rm.#)__(name of)Senate Office Building
>> United States Senate
>> Washington, DC 20510
>> Dear Senator:
>> To a Representative:
>> The Honorable (full name)
>> __(Rm.#)__(name of)House Office Building
>> United States House of Representatives
>> Washington, DC 20515
>> Dear Representative:
>> Note: When writing to the Chair of a Committee or the Speaker of the
>> House, it is proper to address them as:
>> Dear Mr. Chairman or Madam Chairwoman:
>> or Dear Mr. Speaker:
--
Remember, I am strictly a layperson without any legal training. I encourage
everybody to seek competent legal counsel rather than relying on usenet
newsgroups.
Please visit my new FAQ at http://www.kkeane.com (still under construction)
My email address in usenet posts is now invalid for spam protection. See
my Web site for information on how to contact me.
Please feel free to enjoy some of my photographs at my new Web site
http://www.ingopakleppa.com ! Comments are welcome.
only count the number of people who click on a button. They also take into
account the effort that people go to. So you should really write your own
letter to your Congressman, put it in an envelope, and stick a stamp on it
(don't just email - that suffers from some of the same effect as clicking
a button).
There are some Web sites that offer to create online petitions, such as
http://www.thepetitionsite.com. Would you mind stepping up to the plate
and creating one?
On Fri, 20 Jun 2003 23:42:41 +0000, Christa wrote:
> Yes, it's unfair. Can you make it a bit easier to support your cause? Can I
> click a button on a website to show that I support this bill? You should
> know that I've been fighting for the exact same cause in 1998 with an
> organization that dissolved in the meantime, APSR - AASR. I've written more
> than enough letters. I became a US citizen and my husband came to the US on
> a K1 fiancé visa in 2000.
>
> Good luck.
> Christa
>
>
> "dennee" wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>> Hope this will make some change in our immigrant lifes, and we should
>> not wait 5-6 years to be with our spouses. All of you who think this
>> is unfair should support this Amendment.
>> Thanks to all of you!
>> Danny
>> 108th CONGRESS
>> 1st Session
>> H. R. 539
>> To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the
>> admission to the United States for permanent residence without
>> numerical limitation of spouses of permanent resident aliens.
>> IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
>> February 5, 2003
>> Mr. ANDREWS introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
>> Committee on the Judiciary
>> A BILL
>> To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the
>> admission to the United States for permanent residence without
>> numerical limitation of spouses of permanent resident aliens.
>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United
>> States of America in Congress assembled,
>> SECTION 1. ADMISSION OF SPOUSES OF PERMANENT RESIDENT ALIENS WITHOUT
>> NUMERICAL LIMITATION.
>> (a) REMOVING SPOUSES OF PERMANENT RESIDENT ALIENS FROM PROVISIONS
>> RELATING TO FAMILY-SPONSORED IMMIGRANTS- Section 203(a)(2) of the
>> Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1153(a)(2)) is amended--
>> (1) in the paragraph heading by striking `SPOUSES AND';
>> (2) in subparagraph (A) by striking `spouses or'.
>> (b) ADDING SPOUSES OF PERMANENT RESIDENT ALIENS TO LIST OF ALIENS NOT
>> SUBJECT TO DIRECT NUMERICAL LIMITATIONS- Section 201(b)(2) of the
>> Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1151(b)(2)) is amended by
>> adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
>> `(C) Spouses of permanent resident aliens.'.
>> (c) PROCEDURE FOR GRANTING IMMIGRANT STATUS- Section 204(a)(1)(A)(ii)
>> of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1154(a)(1)(A)(ii)) is
>> amended by inserting `or section 201(b)(2)(C)' after
>> `201(b)(2)(A)(i))'.
>> END
>> Bill Number HR 539 - To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to
>> provide for the admission to the United States for permanent residence
>> without numerical limitation of spouses of permanent resident aliens"
>> The above bill was introduced on Feb 5, 2003 by Robert E Andrews,
>> http://www.house.gov/andrews/
>> It is currenty sitting in the House of the Judiciary Committee whose
>> Chairman is Mr F. James Sensenbrenner, http://www.house.gov/judiciary/
>> To show support or push this bill to become a LAW asap, please send an
>> email and leave voicemails for both these political figures. If there
>> is enough support or push from the public then it can become a LAW
>> very fast.
>> F. James Sensenbrenner, 202.225.3951,
>> [email protected]
>> Rob E Andrews, 202. 225 - 6501 ,
>> [email protected]
>> PS: Tell them, statistics show that a majority of PR's are highly
>> educated, in high income tax brackets & their spouses at a minimum
>> have a Degree and can be easily employable (& thus a taxpayer) in the
>> US.
>> -------------------------------------------------------------------
>> Tips On Telephoning Your Representatives
>> To find your representative's phone number, you may use our searchable
>> online congressional directory or call the U.S. Capitol Switchboard at
>> (202)224-3121 and ask for your Senator's and/or Representative's
>> office.
>> Remember that telephone calls are often taken by a staff member, not
>> the member of Congress. Ask to speak with the aide who handles the
>> issue to which you wish to comment.
>> After identifying yourself, tell the aide you would like to leave a
>> brief message, such as: "Please tell Senator/Representative (Name)
>> that I support/oppose (S.___/H.R.8___)."
>> You will also want to state reasons for your support or opposition to
>> the bill. Ask for your Senator's or Representative's position on the
>> bill. You may also request a written response to your telephone call.
>> --------------------------------------------------------------------------
> ------
>> Tips On Writing Congress
>> The letter or email is the most popular choice of communication with a
>> congressional office. If you decide to write a letter or email, this
>> list of helpful suggestions will improve the effectiveness of the
>> letter:
>> Your purpose for writing should be stated in the first paragraph of
>> the letter. If your letter pertains to a specific piece of
>> legislation, identify it accordingly, e.g., House bill: H. R. ____,
>> Senate bill: S.____.
>> Be courteous, to the point, and include key information, using
>> examples to support your position.
>> Address only one issue in each letter; and, if possible, keep the
>> letter to one page.
>> Addressing Correspondence:
>> To a Senator:
>> The Honorable (full name)
>> __(Rm.#)__(name of)Senate Office Building
>> United States Senate
>> Washington, DC 20510
>> Dear Senator:
>> To a Representative:
>> The Honorable (full name)
>> __(Rm.#)__(name of)House Office Building
>> United States House of Representatives
>> Washington, DC 20515
>> Dear Representative:
>> Note: When writing to the Chair of a Committee or the Speaker of the
>> House, it is proper to address them as:
>> Dear Mr. Chairman or Madam Chairwoman:
>> or Dear Mr. Speaker:
--
Remember, I am strictly a layperson without any legal training. I encourage
everybody to seek competent legal counsel rather than relying on usenet
newsgroups.
Please visit my new FAQ at http://www.kkeane.com (still under construction)
My email address in usenet posts is now invalid for spam protection. See
my Web site for information on how to contact me.
Please feel free to enjoy some of my photographs at my new Web site
http://www.ingopakleppa.com ! Comments are welcome.
Jun 20th 2003, 12:58 pm
#5
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Please support HR 539 - Spouses of Green Card holders (LPR)
Ingo,
I've admired your efforts in passing your knowledge on to people in this
newsgroup for some time. When I was the permanent resident with a foreign
fiancé, knowing he could not immigrate to my adopted country for a number of
years, I've spent all my energy working on supporting the (then current)
bill to change those laws. We went to congress to speak with
representatives, we had an appointment with an immigration adviser to
President Clinton. I backed out of it because a pro-bono lawyer got involved
who convinced AASR that this bill wouldn't pass, and they should go for
allowing spouses of greencard holders to obtain visitor visa instead.
To sum this up: Even if I did create a petition today, it wouldn't be as
convincing as my efforts were when I was in the situation myself. I'll be
happy to support any activities with regard to HR539, but the initiatives
will be much better organized if they come from people affected by this
proposed change in law.
I read your note about hopefully being in the same boat shortly. Wishing you
the best of luck!
Christa
"Ingo Pakleppa" wrote in message
news
[email protected]...
> As much as I'd like to do that, it wouldn't help. Congresspeople don't
> only count the number of people who click on a button. They also take into
> account the effort that people go to. So you should really write your own
> letter to your Congressman, put it in an envelope, and stick a stamp on it
> (don't just email - that suffers from some of the same effect as clicking
> a button).
> There are some Web sites that offer to create online petitions, such as
> http://www.thepetitionsite.com. Would you mind stepping up to the plate
> and creating one?
> On Fri, 20 Jun 2003 23:42:41 +0000, Christa wrote:
> > Yes, it's unfair. Can you make it a bit easier to support your cause?
Can I
> > click a button on a website to show that I support this bill? You should
> > know that I've been fighting for the exact same cause in 1998 with an
> > organization that dissolved in the meantime, APSR - AASR. I've written
more
> > than enough letters. I became a US citizen and my husband came to the US
on
> > a K1 fiancé visa in 2000.
> >
> > Good luck.
> > Christa
> >
> >
> > "dennee" wrote in message
> > news:[email protected]...
> >> Hope this will make some change in our immigrant lifes, and we should
> >> not wait 5-6 years to be with our spouses. All of you who think this
> >> is unfair should support this Amendment.
> >>
> >> Thanks to all of you!
> >> Danny
> >>
> >> 108th CONGRESS
> >> 1st Session
> >>
> >> H. R. 539
> >>
> >> To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the
> >> admission to the United States for permanent residence without
> >> numerical limitation of spouses of permanent resident aliens.
> >>
> >> IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
> >>
> >> February 5, 2003
> >> Mr. ANDREWS introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
> >> Committee on the Judiciary
> >>
> >> A BILL
> >> To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the
> >> admission to the United States for permanent residence without
> >> numerical limitation of spouses of permanent resident aliens.
> >>
> >> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United
> >> States of America in Congress assembled,
> >>
> >> SECTION 1. ADMISSION OF SPOUSES OF PERMANENT RESIDENT ALIENS WITHOUT
> >> NUMERICAL LIMITATION.
> >>
> >> (a) REMOVING SPOUSES OF PERMANENT RESIDENT ALIENS FROM PROVISIONS
> >> RELATING TO FAMILY-SPONSORED IMMIGRANTS- Section 203(a)(2) of the
> >> Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1153(a)(2)) is amended--
> >>
> >> (1) in the paragraph heading by striking `SPOUSES AND';
> >>
> >> (2) in subparagraph (A) by striking `spouses or'.
> >>
> >> (b) ADDING SPOUSES OF PERMANENT RESIDENT ALIENS TO LIST OF ALIENS NOT
> >> SUBJECT TO DIRECT NUMERICAL LIMITATIONS- Section 201(b)(2) of the
> >> Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1151(b)(2)) is amended by
> >> adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
> >>
> >> `(C) Spouses of permanent resident aliens.'.
> >>
> >> (c) PROCEDURE FOR GRANTING IMMIGRANT STATUS- Section 204(a)(1)(A)(ii)
> >> of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1154(a)(1)(A)(ii)) is
> >> amended by inserting `or section 201(b)(2)(C)' after
> >> `201(b)(2)(A)(i))'.
> >> END
> >>
> >>
> >> Bill Number HR 539 - To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to
> >> provide for the admission to the United States for permanent residence
> >> without numerical limitation of spouses of permanent resident aliens"
> >>
> >> The above bill was introduced on Feb 5, 2003 by Robert E Andrews,
> >> http://www.house.gov/andrews/
> >>
> >> It is currenty sitting in the House of the Judiciary Committee whose
> >> Chairman is Mr F. James Sensenbrenner, http://www.house.gov/judiciary/
> >>
> >> To show support or push this bill to become a LAW asap, please send an
> >> email and leave voicemails for both these political figures. If there
> >> is enough support or push from the public then it can become a LAW
> >> very fast.
> >>
> >> F. James Sensenbrenner, 202.225.3951,
> >> [email protected]
> >> Rob E Andrews, 202. 225 - 6501 ,
> >> [email protected]
> >>
> >> PS: Tell them, statistics show that a majority of PR's are highly
> >> educated, in high income tax brackets & their spouses at a minimum
> >> have a Degree and can be easily employable (& thus a taxpayer) in the
> >> US.
> >>
> >> -------------------------------------------------------------------
> >>
> >> Tips On Telephoning Your Representatives
> >>
> >> To find your representative's phone number, you may use our searchable
> >> online congressional directory or call the U.S. Capitol Switchboard at
> >> (202)224-3121 and ask for your Senator's and/or Representative's
> >> office.
> >> Remember that telephone calls are often taken by a staff member, not
> >> the member of Congress. Ask to speak with the aide who handles the
> >> issue to which you wish to comment.
> >>
> >> After identifying yourself, tell the aide you would like to leave a
> >> brief message, such as: "Please tell Senator/Representative (Name)
> >> that I support/oppose (S.___/H.R.8___)."
> >>
> >> You will also want to state reasons for your support or opposition to
> >> the bill. Ask for your Senator's or Representative's position on the
> >> bill. You may also request a written response to your telephone call.
> >>
> >>
>> -------------------------------------------------------------------------
-
> > ------
> >>
> >>
> >> Tips On Writing Congress
> >>
> >> The letter or email is the most popular choice of communication with a
> >> congressional office. If you decide to write a letter or email, this
> >> list of helpful suggestions will improve the effectiveness of the
> >> letter:
> >>
> >>
> >> Your purpose for writing should be stated in the first paragraph of
> >> the letter. If your letter pertains to a specific piece of
> >> legislation, identify it accordingly, e.g., House bill: H. R. ____,
> >> Senate bill: S.____.
> >>
> >> Be courteous, to the point, and include key information, using
> >> examples to support your position.
> >>
> >> Address only one issue in each letter; and, if possible, keep the
> >> letter to one page.
> >>
> >> Addressing Correspondence:
> >>
> >> To a Senator:
> >>
> >>
> >> The Honorable (full name)
> >> __(Rm.#)__(name of)Senate Office Building
> >> United States Senate
> >> Washington, DC 20510
> >>
> >> Dear Senator:
> >> To a Representative:
> >>
> >>
> >> The Honorable (full name)
> >> __(Rm.#)__(name of)House Office Building
> >> United States House of Representatives
> >> Washington, DC 20515
> >>
> >> Dear Representative:
> >> Note: When writing to the Chair of a Committee or the Speaker of the
> >> House, it is proper to address them as:
> >>
> >>
> >> Dear Mr. Chairman or Madam Chairwoman:
> >> or Dear Mr. Speaker:
> >>
> --
> Remember, I am strictly a layperson without any legal training. I
encourage
> everybody to seek competent legal counsel rather than relying on usenet
> newsgroups.
> Please visit my new FAQ at http://www.kkeane.com (still under
construction)
> My email address in usenet posts is now invalid for spam protection. See
> my Web site for information on how to contact me.
> Please feel free to enjoy some of my photographs at my new Web site
> http://www.ingopakleppa.com ! Comments are welcome.
I've admired your efforts in passing your knowledge on to people in this
newsgroup for some time. When I was the permanent resident with a foreign
fiancé, knowing he could not immigrate to my adopted country for a number of
years, I've spent all my energy working on supporting the (then current)
bill to change those laws. We went to congress to speak with
representatives, we had an appointment with an immigration adviser to
President Clinton. I backed out of it because a pro-bono lawyer got involved
who convinced AASR that this bill wouldn't pass, and they should go for
allowing spouses of greencard holders to obtain visitor visa instead.
To sum this up: Even if I did create a petition today, it wouldn't be as
convincing as my efforts were when I was in the situation myself. I'll be
happy to support any activities with regard to HR539, but the initiatives
will be much better organized if they come from people affected by this
proposed change in law.
I read your note about hopefully being in the same boat shortly. Wishing you
the best of luck!
Christa
"Ingo Pakleppa" wrote in message
news
[email protected]...> As much as I'd like to do that, it wouldn't help. Congresspeople don't
> only count the number of people who click on a button. They also take into
> account the effort that people go to. So you should really write your own
> letter to your Congressman, put it in an envelope, and stick a stamp on it
> (don't just email - that suffers from some of the same effect as clicking
> a button).
> There are some Web sites that offer to create online petitions, such as
> http://www.thepetitionsite.com. Would you mind stepping up to the plate
> and creating one?
> On Fri, 20 Jun 2003 23:42:41 +0000, Christa wrote:
> > Yes, it's unfair. Can you make it a bit easier to support your cause?
Can I
> > click a button on a website to show that I support this bill? You should
> > know that I've been fighting for the exact same cause in 1998 with an
> > organization that dissolved in the meantime, APSR - AASR. I've written
more
> > than enough letters. I became a US citizen and my husband came to the US
on
> > a K1 fiancé visa in 2000.
> >
> > Good luck.
> > Christa
> >
> >
> > "dennee" wrote in message
> > news:[email protected]...
> >> Hope this will make some change in our immigrant lifes, and we should
> >> not wait 5-6 years to be with our spouses. All of you who think this
> >> is unfair should support this Amendment.
> >>
> >> Thanks to all of you!
> >> Danny
> >>
> >> 108th CONGRESS
> >> 1st Session
> >>
> >> H. R. 539
> >>
> >> To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the
> >> admission to the United States for permanent residence without
> >> numerical limitation of spouses of permanent resident aliens.
> >>
> >> IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
> >>
> >> February 5, 2003
> >> Mr. ANDREWS introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
> >> Committee on the Judiciary
> >>
> >> A BILL
> >> To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the
> >> admission to the United States for permanent residence without
> >> numerical limitation of spouses of permanent resident aliens.
> >>
> >> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United
> >> States of America in Congress assembled,
> >>
> >> SECTION 1. ADMISSION OF SPOUSES OF PERMANENT RESIDENT ALIENS WITHOUT
> >> NUMERICAL LIMITATION.
> >>
> >> (a) REMOVING SPOUSES OF PERMANENT RESIDENT ALIENS FROM PROVISIONS
> >> RELATING TO FAMILY-SPONSORED IMMIGRANTS- Section 203(a)(2) of the
> >> Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1153(a)(2)) is amended--
> >>
> >> (1) in the paragraph heading by striking `SPOUSES AND';
> >>
> >> (2) in subparagraph (A) by striking `spouses or'.
> >>
> >> (b) ADDING SPOUSES OF PERMANENT RESIDENT ALIENS TO LIST OF ALIENS NOT
> >> SUBJECT TO DIRECT NUMERICAL LIMITATIONS- Section 201(b)(2) of the
> >> Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1151(b)(2)) is amended by
> >> adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
> >>
> >> `(C) Spouses of permanent resident aliens.'.
> >>
> >> (c) PROCEDURE FOR GRANTING IMMIGRANT STATUS- Section 204(a)(1)(A)(ii)
> >> of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1154(a)(1)(A)(ii)) is
> >> amended by inserting `or section 201(b)(2)(C)' after
> >> `201(b)(2)(A)(i))'.
> >> END
> >>
> >>
> >> Bill Number HR 539 - To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to
> >> provide for the admission to the United States for permanent residence
> >> without numerical limitation of spouses of permanent resident aliens"
> >>
> >> The above bill was introduced on Feb 5, 2003 by Robert E Andrews,
> >> http://www.house.gov/andrews/
> >>
> >> It is currenty sitting in the House of the Judiciary Committee whose
> >> Chairman is Mr F. James Sensenbrenner, http://www.house.gov/judiciary/
> >>
> >> To show support or push this bill to become a LAW asap, please send an
> >> email and leave voicemails for both these political figures. If there
> >> is enough support or push from the public then it can become a LAW
> >> very fast.
> >>
> >> F. James Sensenbrenner, 202.225.3951,
> >> [email protected]
> >> Rob E Andrews, 202. 225 - 6501 ,
> >> [email protected]
> >>
> >> PS: Tell them, statistics show that a majority of PR's are highly
> >> educated, in high income tax brackets & their spouses at a minimum
> >> have a Degree and can be easily employable (& thus a taxpayer) in the
> >> US.
> >>
> >> -------------------------------------------------------------------
> >>
> >> Tips On Telephoning Your Representatives
> >>
> >> To find your representative's phone number, you may use our searchable
> >> online congressional directory or call the U.S. Capitol Switchboard at
> >> (202)224-3121 and ask for your Senator's and/or Representative's
> >> office.
> >> Remember that telephone calls are often taken by a staff member, not
> >> the member of Congress. Ask to speak with the aide who handles the
> >> issue to which you wish to comment.
> >>
> >> After identifying yourself, tell the aide you would like to leave a
> >> brief message, such as: "Please tell Senator/Representative (Name)
> >> that I support/oppose (S.___/H.R.8___)."
> >>
> >> You will also want to state reasons for your support or opposition to
> >> the bill. Ask for your Senator's or Representative's position on the
> >> bill. You may also request a written response to your telephone call.
> >>
> >>
>> -------------------------------------------------------------------------
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> > ------
> >>
> >>
> >> Tips On Writing Congress
> >>
> >> The letter or email is the most popular choice of communication with a
> >> congressional office. If you decide to write a letter or email, this
> >> list of helpful suggestions will improve the effectiveness of the
> >> letter:
> >>
> >>
> >> Your purpose for writing should be stated in the first paragraph of
> >> the letter. If your letter pertains to a specific piece of
> >> legislation, identify it accordingly, e.g., House bill: H. R. ____,
> >> Senate bill: S.____.
> >>
> >> Be courteous, to the point, and include key information, using
> >> examples to support your position.
> >>
> >> Address only one issue in each letter; and, if possible, keep the
> >> letter to one page.
> >>
> >> Addressing Correspondence:
> >>
> >> To a Senator:
> >>
> >>
> >> The Honorable (full name)
> >> __(Rm.#)__(name of)Senate Office Building
> >> United States Senate
> >> Washington, DC 20510
> >>
> >> Dear Senator:
> >> To a Representative:
> >>
> >>
> >> The Honorable (full name)
> >> __(Rm.#)__(name of)House Office Building
> >> United States House of Representatives
> >> Washington, DC 20515
> >>
> >> Dear Representative:
> >> Note: When writing to the Chair of a Committee or the Speaker of the
> >> House, it is proper to address them as:
> >>
> >>
> >> Dear Mr. Chairman or Madam Chairwoman:
> >> or Dear Mr. Speaker:
> >>
> --
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encourage
> everybody to seek competent legal counsel rather than relying on usenet
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