Immigration

Seeking clarification on the Protecting the American People Against Invasion executive order, issued by President Trump on January 20, 2025. This executive order directs the Department of Homeland Security to ensure that aliens comply with their duty to register with the government under section 262 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) (8 U.S.C. 1302). As you are aware, the Immigration and Nationality Act requires that all aliens to the United States, who are fourteen years of age and older, register with the federal government when staying in the United States for 30 days or longer. Any alien who has been issued one of the documents designated as evidence of registration under 8 CFR 264.1(b) has registered. This includes visitors admitted to the United States as non-immigrants who were issued an electronic Form I-94 admission record. As Canadian citizens can travel to the United States as tourists without applying for a visa, they are typically not issued an I-94 record of admission, when entering by land, upon being granted temporary entry. The public affairs team at U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has stated that the registration requirement does not apply to Canadian citizens, who are registered when they are inspected and admitted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at U.S. ports of entry. However, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website currently states that: Aliens who have not registered include: Canadian visitors who entered the United States at land ports of entry and were not issued evidence of registration (https://www.uscis.gov/alienregistration). We are seeking clarification on whether Canadian citizens, who are admitted to the United States as temporary visitors for 30 days or longer and are not issued an electronic Form I-94, are required to register with USCIS. It is our position that this executive order relates to unlawfully present individuals currently in the United States and should not apply to Canadian tourists visiting the U.S. for vacation purposes.

In opposition to S. 5, the Laken Riley Act, especially the provision related to mandatory detention without the possibility of bond for immigrants who are arrested for misdemeanor shoplifting. H.R. 30, Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act, in opposition to the bill. In opposition to expanding the circumstances under which domestic violence, child abuse and neglect, stalking, and sex offenses would constitute grounds of inadmissibility. In opposition to expanding the definition of domestic violence to be considered in admissibility and deportability grounds. In support of expanding the accessibility of survivor-based immigration relief. In support of eliminating the cap on U and T nonimmigrant visas. In support of eliminating the cap on the number of cases eligible for final adjudications of VAWA Cancellation of Removal. In support of increasing funding for federal programs that address domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking for immigrant survivors. In support of investments in the FY26 Homeland Security bill, as well as the Commerce, Justice, Science (CJS) bill. to ensure immigrant survivors have greater access to the programs they need to achieve safety and independence. In support of providing $500,000 for the Department of Homeland Security and $500,000 for the Department of Justice to maintain and publish data on 1) the number of people claiming to have a credible or reasonable fear of intimate partner violence in their home country; 2) of these people, the number that are ultimately granted asylum or withholding of removal on that basis; 3) the number of people who file asylum applications with USCIS and/or DOJ, outside of the expedited removal process, whose claims are based on a fear intimate partner violence in their home country; and 4) of these people, the number who are granted asylum or withholding of removal on that basis. Access to such data is critical for informing U.S. asylum policy. In opposition to federal funding being used to apprehend, detain, and remove benefit requesters or beneficiaries of survivor-based relief, including VAWA self-petitioner classification, T nonimmigrant status, U nonimmigrant status, or Special Immigrant Juvenile classification, which undermines the protective purpose of these programs. In support of recapturing unallocated U visas to help survivors of violence.

DHS facility within City jurisdiction. Specifics: Immigration; facility management; public safety.

HR 3227; "The Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers Provide input on farm labor crisis and the need for farm worker visa reform HR 2203; "The Innovative FEED Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers

Provide input on labor needs of U.S. dairy farmers HR 3227; "The Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers

Immigration Matters

Appropriations draft (Homeland Security Appropriations Act) Affordable and Secure Food Act

H2B immigration wage regulations and processing concerns; number of H2B visas issued; H-2B returning worker exemption; Implementation of FY24 Homeland Security Appropriations; FY25 and FY26 Appropriations;

Student & Exchange Visitor Program Recertification

NETWORK opposes H.Con.Res. 14, the Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2025. This resolution sets in motion a bill that will substantially expand detention and deportation of law-abiding immigrants who contribute to our communities. NETWORK Lobby for Catholic Social Justice opposed the FULL-YEAR CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS AND EXTENSIONS ACT, 2025. This bill shifted significant funding from human needs programs to fund the major expansion of family detention. NETWORK opposed S. 5, the Laken-Riley Bill. The bill raises serious due process concerns by requiring mandatory detention in cases where people have been accused of theft and other petty crimes. Additional concerns include the guaranteed right to sue for states that disagree with federal immigration policy (including threatening the exclusions of visa to entire countries). NETWORK strongly opposes H.R. 1 for many reasons including spending approximately 900 billion dollars in immigration enforcement, detention and deportation which will separate families and terror law-abiding immigrant communities across the country. NETWORK strongly supports: Protecting Sensitive Locations Act (H.R. 1061) which would prohibit enforcement actions like arrests or searches at places such as schools, hospitals, churches, courthouses, DMVs, and homeless shelters. American Dream and Promise Act of 2025 (H.R. 1589) which would provide a pathway to citizenship to Dreamers, undocumented immigrants who were brought to the United States as children. It would also include recipients of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) beneficiaries. Religious Workforce Protection Act (H.R. 2672 / S. 1298) which would amend immigration law to allow foreign-born religious workers (R-1 visa holders) to remain in the U.S. past the current 5-year limit while awaiting permanent residency (EB-4) approval, preventing mandatory one-year departures. Protect Vulnerable Immigrant Youth Act (H.R. 3763 / S. 1965) which would eliminate employment-based visa caps for abused, abandoned, and neglected children who are classified as special immigrant juveniles. The Dream Act (S. 3348) which would provide a path to lawful permanent residency and eventual citizenship for undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children, known as "Dreamers". The Dignity for Detained Immigrant Act (HR 6397) which would reform the U.S. detention system by ending mandatory detention, prohibiting family detention, and phasing out private detention facilities over three years.

S. 455 - Protect Sensitive Locations Act S.398 - No BAN Act S. 2212 - VISIBLE Act H.R. 1061 - Protect Sensitive Locations Act H.R. 924 - No BAN Act H.R. 4667 - VISIBLE Act H.R. 4371 - Kayla Hamilton Act House unnumbered immigration enforcement reform House unnumbered GRACE Act Senate unnumbered GRACE Act H.R. 6397 Dignity for Detained Immigrants Immigration arrests and detentions of DACA recipients and Dreamers Restart the United States Refugee Admissions Program, resettle already approved refugees, and FY26 Presidential Determination Disentangle military from immigration enforcement Public Charge 2025 Naturalization Civics Test implementation

Lobbying related to labor protections, family unity, and the rights and welfare of children, particularly in cross-border and transnational contexts. Anticipated lobbying activities include advocacy on policies affecting migrant workers rights, protections against labor exploitation and trafficking, access to legal representation for families and children, due process in immigration and family law proceedings, and safeguards for children impacted by migration, detention, or family separation.

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Support exception for H-1B physicians from the Proclamation, Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers, as issued by President Trump on Sept. 19, 2025.

Joined Coalition Comments to U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security on Proposed Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility Rule

DREAM Act H.R.4743/ S.2567 Colleges for the American People (CAP) Act

In support of The American Dream and Promise Act (H.R. 1589) Provides a pathway to legal status and eventual citizenship for certain undocumented immigrants who entered the U.S. as children (often called Dreamers), as well as for individuals covered under Temporary Protected Status (TPS) or Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) who meet eligibility requirements.

H.R. 1589 The Dream and Promise Act - LIUNA supports this bill to protect young immigrants and people with Temporary Protected Status.

Student/Faculty Visas H-1B Visa Program and Optional Practical Training (OPT)-related issues (House/Senate) International Education Programs H.R. 1, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21); Immigration related issues Department of Homeland Security Proposed Rule (2025-16554 (90 FR 42070) re: Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and Extension of Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Information Media; issues concerning duration of status

H-2A program

Issues concerning visa-related guidance.

Legal immigration reform

Unconstitutional search and seizure, deportation

Legislation and policies related to: Authorization of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program Implementation of provisions of the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (PL 119-21) H.R. 1061/S. 455, Protecting Sensitive Locations Act

Legislation and policies related to: Detentions and deportation of children and families with children Authorization of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program Implementation of provisions of the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (PL 119-21) H.R. 1061/S. 455, Protecting Sensitive Locations Act H.R. 4371, Kayla Hamilton Act H.R. 5319, Limiting ICEs Nationwide Encroachment (LINE) Act

ASU would like to ensure and maintain increased research security while maintaining a welcoming environment for international students. ASU has interest in removing and expediting backlogs of international student visa interviews particularly in India. ASU has interest in increasing transparency with regard to visa wait times.

Visas, F-1; Scientific Mobility; J-1 OPT; Green Cards, H1B Rule making, Duration of Status

H2A Program - Adverse Effect Wage Rate USDA - Farm Labor Survey

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Guestworker visa reform