There has been much speculation on whether and how quickly comprehensive immigration reform might be tackled in the US. There has been widespread hope that there might be another effort at immigration reform, which would presumably benefit the estimated 50,000 Irish among the US’s 12 million undocumented, soon into Barack Obama’s new term. An interview… Continue reading Senate Majority leader optimistic on immigration reform prospects
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Deportations from US increasing
The number of undocumented Irish people being deported from the United States has been increasing steadily, according to news reports. So far this year, there have been 58 people deported from the US; This contrasts with a total annual figure of 53 in 2007, and 41 in 2006. This increase in Irish deportees is in… Continue reading Deportations from US increasing
Undocumented resolution unlikely: Ahern
The Taoiseach dealt with a number of issues related to emigration, and particularly the undocumented in the US, during question time in the Dail yesterday. He said that a bilateral agreement that would allow Irish and American citizens to travel and work between the two countries was on hold for political reasons. Mr Ahern also… Continue reading Undocumented resolution unlikely: Ahern
Actress at odds with US-Ireland Alliance on visa campaign
Actress Fionnuala Flanagan has refused to appear at an event sponsored by the US-Ireland Alliance because of the stand the organisation has taken regarding the Irish undocumented in the US. US-Ireland Alliance director Trina Vargo wrote an opinion piece that appeared in the Irish Times in October, where she criticised the efforts of those who … Continue reading Actress at odds with US-Ireland Alliance on visa campaign