http://www.visa2003.com/index.htm Information about immigrant and non-immigrant visa process, as well as, the U.S. green card and visa lottery requirements. en-us Wed, 02 Oct 2005 13:00:00 GMT a1@visa2003.com a1@visa2003.com Latest news regarding immigration issues and U.S. immigration policy. http://www.visa2003.com/news.htm Comparing immigration reform bills passed by the House, U.S. Senate with Presidents Bush's proposal. http://www.visa2003.com/reform-bill.htm Find an attorney by state and city. http://www.visa2003.com/dui-lawyer.htm The history of immigration to the United States is the history of the United States itself... http://www.visa2003.com/world-immigration/us-history.htm It is estimated that over 85% of US crop workers are without valid legal status. The penalties against employers were rarely enforced under the Bush administration-which meant that employers could freely use illegal immigrant labor. http://www.visa2003.com/world-immigration/illegal-immigration.htm Immigration policies can range from isolationism, where no migration at all is allowed, to free immigration, where most forms of migration are allowed. http://www.visa2003.com/world-immigration/policy.htm According to the US Border Patrol, 1,954 people died crossing the US/Mexico border between the years 1998-2004, from all causes. http://www.visa2003.com/world-immigration/us-border.htm Free immigration or open immigration is the belief that people should be able to migrate to whatever country they chose, free of substantial barriers. http://www.visa2003.com/world-immigration/free-immigration.htm A brain drain or human capital flight is an emigration of trained and talented individuals for other nations or jurisdictions, due to conflict or lack of opportunity...more http://www.visa2003.com/world-immigration/brain-drain.htm Anti-immigrant and anti-immigration are labels that are often considered inaccurate or prejudicial by those to whom they are applied. Immigration-reductionist is a more neutral term. http://www.visa2003.com/world-immigration/anti-immigration.htm Immigration is the act of moving to or settling in another country or region, temporarily or permanently. An immigrant is usually someone who intends to reside permanently. http://www.visa2003.com/referral.htm Civil rights groups in the U.S. have expressed their concerns over the implementation of biometrics in US passports, and what they see as the intrusive nature of biometrics technology. http://www.visa2003.com/news/privacy-concerns.htm