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This book is the first interdisciplinary study of the fundamental normative issues underpinning immigration policy. A distinguished group of economists, political scientists, and philosophers offer a stimulating and provocative discussion of this complex topic. Among the issues addressed are the proper role of the state in supporting a particular culture, the possible destabilization of the political and social life of a country through immigration and the size and distribution of economic losses and gains. ... Read more

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good book, terrible price
This book is made up of essays from a conference.Like all such books some of the essays are better than others.Most in this volume are quite good, with Stephen Perry's especially sticking out as excellent.It's a book worth reading for both lawyers and legal scholars interested in immigration and philosophers and political theorist who want to get a better hand on this neglected and under-theorised area of political and legal philosophy.The only draw back is the outragous price, putting it out of most buyer's range.We can only hope cambridge will eventually see fit to publish a paper-back.Until then, read it in the library. ... Read more

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a big disappointment
I bought this book, because I am trying to get accurate information about my wife ability to work. This book is a big disappointment to me, if it was really written by a immigration attorney, I really feel for their clients.I wish I had my money back in my pocket, I have books I bought for halfthis price, that gave a lot more information. ... Read more

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This is a procedural guide to problems that arise from immigration, which consolidates the recent case law heard in the House of Lords and Court of Appeal. The book covers all aspects of substantive law, procedure and relevant policies and deals in detail with asylum practice and the Assylum and Immigration Act 1993, providing useful parliamentary guidance as to how it is likely to be implemented, and as to its shortcomings. It also covers the Immigration Act 1988 and the British Nationality (Hong Kong) Act 1990. Changes in the Immigration Rules are included and are reproduced in the appendices in their amended form. A new section has been added on immigration from Europe. ... Read more

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In the past three decades, images of undocumented immigrants pouring across the southern border have driven the immigration debate and policies have been implemented in response to those images. The Oklahoma City bombings and the tragic events of September 11, both of questionable relevance to immigration policy have provided further impetus to implement strategies that are anti-immigration in design and effect. This book discusses the major immigration policy areas - undocumented workers, the immigration selection system, deportation of aggravated felons, national security and immigration policy, and the integration of new Americans - and the author suggests his own proposals on how to address the policy challenges from a perspective that encourages us to consider the moral consequences of our decisions. The author also reviews some of the policies that have been put forth and ignored and suggests new policies that would be good for the country economically and socially. ... Read more

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Compassion without justice
This book argues for compassion instead of deportation.Justice in the sense of punishing the guilty and only the guilty is, for the author, an unattractive option.He'd prefer never punishing anyone.America has "policies that are unnecessarily harsh".P. 7

The bulk of the book is concerned with refugees, people who have come to America from another country under a refugee program.Such people are deportable if they commit a serious crime, like selling heroin or murder.Hing is a lawyer who has defended refugees in deportation hearings.He knows this part of the law well, and gives a clear if tedious list of cases that show its application in various situations.

He also covers the deportation of illegal immigrants. His opinion is clear: let's not.

Raids to round up illegal immigrants would be a "scenario [that] should not be acceptable to us as a civil society.".(p. 38)

"Serious questions of morality are raised when we understand that the United States has set up an economic and social system that attracts low income immigrants ... (p. 103)." Then he implies all who have been attracted should be allowed to stay.This is like blaming an attractive woman who has been raped for attracting the rapist.

Enforcement would be "onerous" (p. 12) so we shouldn't try.

Illegal immigrants who think the "Our" in the title "Deporting Our Souls" means the author is an illegal immigrant will be disappointed.The author lumps illegals, legals, and himself into one nice ball, then argues for compassion for "us".Cute.

This book is not a primer.Policy wonks and political junkies will enjoy it.Others will find it a slog.

I give the author credit for skillful use of emotionally charged case studies.Compassion and emotion are his strength. I also enjoyed the delicious semi-Freudian "I lift my lap beside the golden door."(p. x).

Three stars.

Humanizing the Immigration Debate
Two of the biggest problems in the current debate over immigration reform are the persistence and proliferation of misinformation, and the demonizing of illegal immigrants.This book by the aptly named Bill Ong Hing (if you can't see why his name is appropriate, just say it out loud quickly) is a nice corrective to these widespread problems.
First, Hing addresses the impact of undocumented workers on the economy in a way that avoids the shrill rhetoric that is often involved and addresses the data with great sobriety.Rather than focusing on any one particular study (as we all too often tend to do), he addresses the general trend of the data.In the process, he calls our attention to many neglected ways in which undocumented workers impact the economy.For example, while many people focus intently on the question of whether undocumented workers drive down wages or export earnings to other countries, few address the role of undocumented workers as consumers; Hing does.Few address the long-term contribution of undocumented workers; Hing does.Many people express concerns that undocumented workers are not paying taxes, but rather "draining" resources from the system; Hing reveals the many ways in which they contribute to the system, including, yes, paying taxes.
Hing also does an outstanding job of humanizing undocumented workers.His long experience as a lawyer dealing with immigration issues provides him with a wealth of examples to draw on.This, to me, is the most important part of the book--in it, we come to see undocumented workers not as a poor, violent class of lawbreakers (as they are all too often presented), but as people with the same desires to provide a good life for themselves and their families that we all share.Hing helps us to see through the eyes of the other the daily trials we impose upon illegal, and even legal, immigrants.It would take a cold-hearted person indeed to not be moved by many of the cases Hing provides.
All this is, in the end, aiming at defending a policy of guest worker programs with significant and timely opportunities for citizenship.Hing rightly notes that without such opportunities, guest worker programs amount to little more than exploitation.He also defends a widespread provision of citizenship opportunities for those already here; and unlike those Republican pundits who talk "family, family, family" but rarely act to help actual families (preferring to support some abstractum known as "The Family"), Hing's proposal supports the maintenance of families by making familial relations a central consideration in providing citizenship opportunities.
Hing's book is not without its failings.He fails to address for more than a few sentences the crucial issue of responsibilities we owe to immigrants due to our past foreign policy decisions.(NAFTA, for example, has put many farmers throughout the Americas out of work; and our continual meddling in the political decisions of other American nations has created repeated refugee problems.)I'm also not convinced that he gives enough consideration to the likelihood that undocumented workers will simply be a renewable source of cheap labor.While he recognizes this as a possibility, given the conditions of post-industrial capitalism, I'm not sure that providing easier paths to citizenship is enough to prevent exploitation.
But in the case of this book, its strengths far outweigh its weaknesses.Anyone concerned about immigration or immigrants should read this book.Those who are most in disagreement with Hing's proposal have the most to gain from reading this, and owe it to themselves to run the risk of seeing immigrants as people; perhaps by seeing others as more human, they may in turn become more humane.

The Great Immigration Panic
In early June 2008, the NY Times ran an editorial entitled, "The Great American Panic," pointing out that years from now, we will look back at this immigration-enforcement era with shame. Professor Hing's book provides the substantive support for this argument. Indeed, we are shaming ourselves with policies that are evil and embarrassing. It's time for policy makers to wake up, and do the right thing.

A calming voice in a storm of fear.
In a book published in October 2006: Deporting Our Souls.... Values, Morality and Immigration Policy, Bill Ong Hing makes a very strong case for a much more humane immigration policy in the United States.

Hing who is on the faculty at UC Davis Law School argues that we need a new approach to immigration: "My solution is simple." He writes. "Calm down. Welcome undocumented workers...." His is a refreshing voice in a storm of fear. He uses lots of examples showing how the US's past immigration policy has mistreated people. He also shows how applications of the same policies are effecting people today. One example he uses is how Operation Gatekeeper, which sealed the border near El Paso drove the migrants into the Arizona desert where thousands have died.

His argument for immigration is not the ethics argument used by the Radical Immigration movement, that humans have the basic right to migrate as long as they are not an undue burden on the place they settle. He argues that we should allow immigration because it is the compassionate thing to do, that we have a responsibility to others wherever they live and that immigration is good for all of us. He does not argue for, in the words of Bruce Ackerman, "an immigrant's prima facie right to demand entry into a liberal state." Hing believes that the US can make better rules for immigrants and the problem can be solved.

The book ends with these lines: ". we should fully embrace newcomers in our midst with open arms, for they are our neighbors and, in a real sense, our own collective relatives." His is a welcome sentiment in a sea of anger. ... Read more

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The EU has usurped essential parts of the national laws of immigration and asylum. Hence, European Directives and Regulations have become more important for the immigration departments and administrative tribunals. From German Courts alone, more than five referrals on the interpretation of Directives, especially in the area of the so-called Qualification-Directive (criteria for the recognition as a refugee,) have been made to the European Court of Justice. The immigration departments, too, are obliged to interpret national law, according to European Directives and Regulations. Accordingly, in most of the European member states numerous courts are required to decide on the basis of the European law in the field of immigration and asylum. For example, the following pieces of European legislation have been dealt with in detail: directive on the qualification and status of refugees; directive on asylum procedure; directive on the admission of students; directive on the admission of researchers; family reunion directive; Blue Card directive; directive on the return of third-country nationals; and, Dublin Regulation, including Dublin Implementation Regulation and Eurodac. ... Read more

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Since entry into force of the Treaty of Amsterdam on 1 May 1999, the EU has considered, and in many cases adopted, many proposals for legislation or measures implementing legislation in the area of immigration and asylum law. These measures run the gamut from highly technical operational matters to broad measures covering basic aspects of immigration and asylum law. Between them, the proposed or adopted measures cover virtually every possible issue in relation to immigration or asylum.

This book contains the text of and commentary upon a large number of these measures proposed or adopted up until 1 January 2006, including all of the most important ones. It also includes the text of the key measures concerning asylum, legal migration and irregular migration. A full list of the measures with references to their legislative history is provided. The authors of each commentary are experts in the field of EU immigration and asylum law, and the areas covered include visa and border controls, asylum, legal migration and integration, and irregular migration. ... Read more

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The harmonization of the different European legal systems hasreached the field of asylum and immigration policy. The MaastrichtTreaty has established the legal basis for a common migration policy.Numerous resolutions, recommendations, joint positions and actionswere adopted by the EU Council based on the `third pillar' in theMaastricht Treaty. Within the `first pillar' the European Communityhas enacted regulations on visa policy based on Art. 100c EC --Treaty. Additionally, several agreements with third countries onimmigration issues were set into force.Immigration and Asylum Law and Policy of the European Unioncomprehensively describes the present state of the harmonizationprocess concerning migration policy in the European Union. Particularemphasis is laid on the legal status of third-country nationals withregard to entry and residence. Furthermore, the gaps within EUregulations are evaluated in an attempt to search for a homogenousEuropean migration policy. ... Read more

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Today, Latinos are the fastest-growing ethnic group in the United States. Some have come to the country very recently, while others have been here as long or longer than any European group. The United States of America, itself a product of immigration, continues to be a destination for millions of people, especially for people from Latin America. Although some people enter the country illegally, millions of Latinos immigrate within the bounds of the law. Whether illegal or legal, Latino immigrants are a vital part of American culture and economy, and they are here to stay. In this book, you will learn about patterns of Latino immigration, the dangers both illegal and legal immigrants to the United States face, the laws that govern this movement of people, and the controversies surrounding attempts to alter these laws. This book will also give you a glimpse into the history of America's Latino population and the many important ways Latinos are shaping their communities and affecting America as a whole. ... Read more

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The main objective of this book is to present the on-going process of European integration via a comprehensive analysis of the institutional dynamics of, and politics linked with, the emerging migration law and policy of the European Union. More specifically, it presents the historical evolution, the main institutional legislative and policy steps, the position of, and interactions among, the different actors, and the factors impeding the formation of a common policy at EU level. On this basis a critical analysis is provided of the main institutional problems, the current policy framework, the overarching rationale as well as of the content and quality of the nascent EU migration law.

The book is divided into three parts. The first two parts provide a comprehensive study of the institutional framework and the substantive EC/EU law respectively. The third and final part provides a more general analysis of the policy-making process. Since the major achievements in the field of migration are recent, the book focuses to a great extent on the post-Amsterdam era. However, for reasons of coherence and in order to better evaluate recent developments, a concise overview of the origins of this policy is provided. Moreover, special emphasis is placed on the Schengen acquis, since its mark on European affairs has been and remains pronounced. Overall the attempt has been to provide an account, which is up to date with extensive historical references and combines both an academic and practical perspective to the legal and political issues involved. The approach based on the above elements will contribute to a new understanding of the main aspects of EU migration law and its policy ramifications and will be of use to both academics and practitioners alike. ... Read more

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By virtue of Lutheranism's spiritual heritage and identity in America as an immigrant church, Lutherans are specially placed to give hopeful leadership about the controversial issue of immigration in the United States today. They Are Us explores the biblical, historical, theological, and cultural foundations for Lutheran participation in a public conversation that has important implications for the future of this nation. Based on professional experience and grounded in Christian faith, the authors make the case for immigration reform and call the church to a mission of evangelical hospitality. ... Read more

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Honest and Biblical
This book presents an honest, factual look at the history of immigration....from Biblical times to present. It reviews in greater detail the history of immigration relevant to Lutherans coming to the US, and the history of US immigration policy since Colonial times. Strong Biblical evidence is given in support of "welcoming the stranger", a command that God has given us since the Exodus from Egypt.

I have used this book as the basis of an adult Sunday School class.....and left the question of "What do WE do, in our local community" open to the class's leadings.

Well worth the price.

A Sinister Agenda Masquerading as Christianity
This book tries very hard to make the case that in order to be a good Christian, one MUST invite aggressive, violent, and utterly alien foreigners to live in peaceful, crime-free small towns in midwestern America. This sounds suspiciously like something utterly unlike Christianity to me. It sounds like the precepts of Cultural Marxism put forth by the Frankfurt School. Google "Who Stole Our Culture" to find out more about this subversive school of thought which has been destroying traditional American values since the 1930s. It is not charity for the poor that motivates this agenda, because the poor could be looked after in their own lands without causing the violent, disruptive culture clash now underway in formerly peaceful small towns across the upper midwest. No, the destruction wrought by these aggressive, intolerant, Islamic Africans IS the agenda. It may be clothed once in altruism and again in a cassock, but the effect is undeniable and perfectly predictable to anyone with half an ounce of common sense. We are expected to change our culture for them, we are expected to bow to precepts of their sharia law. What next? Are we supposed to mutilate our daughters' genitals and make them wear burkhas unless we expect them to be raped? This has gone too far already... these authors are traitors to their own people and culture, and anyone who agrees passively with their subversive agenda is just as guilty as they are. "They" are most assuredly NOT "us," and we have our OWN culture and heritage to look after, and should look upon anyone wishing to destroy it as our blood enemies.

1 Timothy 5:8 - "But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever."

Certainly charity does not end with one's own, but to deny one's own their safety, their culture, their identity, and their posterity, and use "Christian charity" as an excuse is no charity at all... it is in fact a knife in the backs of all Germanic American children.

A different and optimistic look at immigration, and a must read for Lutherans
Love thy neighbor is a commonly trumpeted virtue of Christianity, and "They Are Us: Lutherans and Immigration" echoes this sentiment. Authors Stephen Bouman & Ralston Deffenbaugh explains this viewpoint in regards to immigration calling for Lutherans to take these lost souls under their wing and help them to the best of their power, stating that charity and generosity is the Christian way of life. "They Are Us" is a different and optimistic look at immigration, and a must read for Lutherans.

Great resource for teaching
This is a very good resource for teaching in congregations about immigration and our call as Christians to welcome the stranger among us.Although it is written by Lutherans it would be applicable to any Christian denomination. As a Lutheran and a mission developer in an immigrant community I am thankful to have this resource to use as I visit other congregations to teach about the reasons for the presence of and our response to the immigrants living in our midst. ... Read more

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Illegal immigration is the movement of people across national borders in a way that violates the immigration laws of the destination country. In politics, the term may imply a larger set of social issues and time constraints with disputed consequences in areas such as economy, social welfare, education, health care, slavery, prostitution, legal protections, voting rights, public services, and human rights. Illegal immigration may be prompted by the desire to escape civil war or repression in the country of origin. This book presents and reviews data on unauthorised aliens' access to federal benefits and immigration fraud investigations and issues. ... Read more

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This collection provides new interdisciplinary and empirically-grounded insights into the issues surrounding gender and migration into and within Europe. The work presents a comprehensive and critical overview of the historical, legal, policy and cultural framework underpinning different types of European migration. The authors analyze the impact of migration on women's careers; the impact of migration on family life; and gender perspectives on forced migration. The volume also examines the consequences of EU enlargement for women's migration opportunities and practices, as well as the impact of new regulatory mechanisms at EU level in addressing issues of forced migration and cross-national family breakdown. Recent interdisciplinary research also offers new insight into the issue of skilled migration and the gendering of previously male-dominated sectors of the labor market. ... Read more

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How can I bring my family with me?
What is the easiest way to obtain a work visa?
What steps do I need to take to become a citizen?

Visiting and immigrating to the United States can be a complicated and confusing procedure. Now more than ever, if you fail to follow all of the rules, you can be denied entry into the United States and even barred from ever coming here. Plus, once you are here, missing an important visa date or immigration deadline can remove all hopes of future citizenship.

U.S. Immigration and Citizenship Q&A provides easy-to-understand answers to many, if not all, of your immigration and citizenship questions. It will take you from the beginning of the immigration process through naturalization.

Find up-to-date information regarding:
• Changes in consular procedures
• Special registration requirements
• Use of biometrics at the border
• New visa options
• Student visas
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• Asylum requests
• Citizenship requirements
• Naturalization procedures

U.S. Immigration and Citizenship Q&A smoothes out the process and helps you do everything more easily, quickly and legally. ... Read more

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an average resource - check legal websites directly
There is not much substance to this book. When it comes to legal issues, each one of them is very unique on its own that it is better to work with a legal advisor or research on your own. Most of the content can be found elsewhere for free and it doesn't cover anything deep. It is understandable because the nature of legal matters, you cannot really write a book that is aimed at mass-market.

No Substance

Not much to this book and wish I had not purchased it. Basically, just a book of questions about various eligibility scenarios with a pithy two or three sentence response. Might be worth a read for the law student studying for a multiple choice exam.But the book has little value for a practicing attorney or someone who is looking for guidance through the U.S. immigration process.Save your money.

Answers to Student Visa FAQ's
As the International Coordinator for my department at a Technical University in Austria, the book was extremely helpful in answering "student visa" related questions for a study abroad semester in the USA.For many Austrian students this book has been a major step forward in trying to figure out the complexities of getting a US student visa.I would like to thank the authors for making my job a whole lot easier.

Perfect Overview
Actually, the book is surprising. All of the relevant facts regarding immigration and visa problems are covered! Especially for students who want to spend some months of their study time in the USA, the information is definitively helpful. Currently, I - personally - do not plan to immigrate; but if I will do so in the future, this book will be my first information source!

Easy and comprehensive
I found this immigration book easy to use both for reference and sometimes just to read because of the personal way it is written.Most helpful for me was the comprehensive listing of US visas with all the forms requirements laid out clearly.I also read the new Green Card lottery requirements with interest because they have just changed. ... Read more

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This work analyses the legal challenges posed by contemporary practices of extraterritorial immigration control: visas, pre-embarkation checks and the interception of irregular migrants. It examines the international law framework, and provides case-studi ... Read more

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The fourth edition of Boswell's guide to both theoretical issues and procedural rules encompasses the changes made to immigration and nationality law since its original publication. Boswell presents the important cases in a procedural context, thereby introducing the student or new practitioner to immigration law in a way that enables him or her to more easily grasp the subject matter. ... Read more

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Immigration law rules and procedures affecting employment are complex and constantly changing to reflect conditions in the market. At a corporate level,the growth of global business has led to larger numbers of employees and their dependants seeking to live and work within the UK. The Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 is designed to provide a more flexible and streamlined system of immigration control. Its provisions, together with those of the Code of Practice on discriminatory practice, directly affect employers and their employees. This practical guide will help employers and human resource managers, as well as those advising employees, understand the law and the different procedures that must be followed when employing overseas nationals. ... Read more

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This is a comprehensive country-by-country guide to the immigration rules and policies of Europe. It examines the legislation relevant to different groups - visitors, students, temporary workers and permanent immigrants - for political asylum, permanent residence, nationality and detention. ... Read more