8-9 June 2005
Hi, this is another day of having to do things that have little to do with what I really want to do and a lot more of what I really don't want to do. Just having to be responsible, or is it? I can't say more, because I don't want some of my very good, and well-meaning friends to be hurt by what my total opinions are. And I'm not in a position to be a jerk with them, either. So, we do what we must do. Ambiguous to the point of absurdity? Yes. That's the way it goes, Ms. Graham....(reference to old high school teacher who to this day wins the "Witch of the Century" award).
Well, this is what I have found out. First, the U.S. Department of State, and the U.S. CIS approving of it I hope, have just announced on May 19th that, effective June 20th, those who are in the country on J-1 research and special study/teaching visa will have their visa stay increased from 3 to 5 years. It will make it easier for these individuals to find suitable employment in the private sector, and remain. To learn more about that new change, click here. Second, those who are nurses, physical therapists, and other similar kinds of health care workers below the rank of a doctor have been moved up, through another 50,000 places set aside by the U.S. CIS to have admission as EB-3 medical (employment-based green card for permanent residency) immigrant visas. That will help, though there is a shortage of more than 100,000 places for nurses alone. More on that? Click here.
Well, that's the start of what I think will be a beautiful relationship with all you guys. I'll talk more with you all about more of how to 'do' immigration, and maybe some other things. I am really interested in the case of Ashcroft v. Raich, the new Supreme Court medical marijuana case. To those of you in countries where marijuana is legal, oh well, what can I say, it's a big deal here in the states. It not only affects the issue of illegal drugs and medicine, but it is a huge clash affecting the U.S. Constitution: on the issue of privacy rights, on the important separation of powers in our federal system between the federal government and the states, and on the issue of the proper exercise of judicial power as opposed to democratic vote to make policy on matters involving public health, morals, privacy, etc. I'll chat on that a little tomorrow, Lord willing.
My wife is doing great work on our new website for our import business. More on that when we're ready to load up. For now, adios and God bless.
Well, this is what I have found out. First, the U.S. Department of State, and the U.S. CIS approving of it I hope, have just announced on May 19th that, effective June 20th, those who are in the country on J-1 research and special study/teaching visa will have their visa stay increased from 3 to 5 years. It will make it easier for these individuals to find suitable employment in the private sector, and remain. To learn more about that new change, click here. Second, those who are nurses, physical therapists, and other similar kinds of health care workers below the rank of a doctor have been moved up, through another 50,000 places set aside by the U.S. CIS to have admission as EB-3 medical (employment-based green card for permanent residency) immigrant visas. That will help, though there is a shortage of more than 100,000 places for nurses alone. More on that? Click here.
Well, that's the start of what I think will be a beautiful relationship with all you guys. I'll talk more with you all about more of how to 'do' immigration, and maybe some other things. I am really interested in the case of Ashcroft v. Raich, the new Supreme Court medical marijuana case. To those of you in countries where marijuana is legal, oh well, what can I say, it's a big deal here in the states. It not only affects the issue of illegal drugs and medicine, but it is a huge clash affecting the U.S. Constitution: on the issue of privacy rights, on the important separation of powers in our federal system between the federal government and the states, and on the issue of the proper exercise of judicial power as opposed to democratic vote to make policy on matters involving public health, morals, privacy, etc. I'll chat on that a little tomorrow, Lord willing.
My wife is doing great work on our new website for our import business. More on that when we're ready to load up. For now, adios and God bless.
