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GOP and Democratic leaders agree on path to citizenship in immigration bill (IrishCentral)

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 04:04:12 PST

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

Both Republicans and Democrats agreed at the weekend that a path to citizenship for the undocumented will be part of the new immigration reform bill.

Chuck Schumer unveils 'Brains Act' to allow for brightest immigrants to remain in the US (IrishCentral)

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 04:47:44 PDT

By: ANTOINETTE KELLY

New York Democratic Senator Charles Schumer unveiled new legislation on Tuesday that could make it easier for foreign students to remain in the US after graduation.

Opponents protest against Irish E3 bill outside Supreme Court (IrishCentral)

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 05:07:08 PDT

By: CATHY HAYES

A small group gathered outside the United States Supreme Court on Wednesday to protest against Arizona’s immigration law, which was being debated inside.

Boston College IRA tapes saga: Senator Schumer steps in (IrishCentral)

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 05:09:30 PDT

By: BRIAN FITZPATRICK

Last Thursday Senator Charles E. Schumer (D-New York) waded into the Boston College Belfast Project controversy, when he urged US federal officials to block a subpoena that would divulge the secrets of the college’s confidential oral history project which featured many former IRA operatives.

GOP Senator Grassley still blocking Irish and hi-tech immigration bill in US Senate (IrishCentral)

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 04:16:28 PDT

By: NIALL O'DOWD

Republican Senator Charles Grassley of Iowa continues to block passage of an E3 immigration bill for Ireland, and a hi-tech bill for India, China as well as some higher quotas for Hispanics.

Senator Scott Brown says Irish E3 immigrant visa bill is “about to pop” (IrishCentral)

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:42:01 PST

By: NIALL O'DOWD

In a major breakthrough, Massachusetts Senator Scott Brown said that the Irish E3 visa bill which he filed is “about to pop” on Capitol Hill. The Republican Senator has said it is possible it will pass as soon as this week.

Successful Irish immigration meetings in Cleveland, Ohio (IrishCentral)

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 12:33:19 PST

By: JANE WALSH

Despite heavy snowfall on Thursday, 19th January, over 400 people attended a meeting at the West Side Irish American Club, Greater Cleveland’s to meet the Irish Lobby for Immigration Reform (ILIR).

Charles Schumer’s Irish visa bill is a key starting point (IrishCentral)

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 12:45:03 PST

By: Irish Voice Editorial

The new bill introduced by Senator Charles Schumer in the Senate on Tuesday signals a new phase in the battle for immigration reform for the Irish.

Senator Charles Schumer unveils new Irish visa bill (IrishCentral)

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 04:24:51 PST

By: MOLLY MULDOON

New York Senator Charles Schumer introduced an immigration bill to the Senate on Tuesday which will potentially permit 10,000 Irish citizens, per year, to live and work in the U.S. on a new E-3 non-immigrant visa.

Real hope at last for immigration reform for Irish - Senator Schumer bill to highlight case for work visas (IrishCentral)

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 04:45:13 PST

Sen Charles SchumerThere is hope at last that Irish people may be able to emigrate legally to the United States in the coming yearsTomorrow, Senator Charles Schumer of New York will introduce a bill which will allow up to 10,000 Irish a year to come and work legally in the United States, though not receive green cardsThe visa plan is based on an Australian visa program that allows natives to come to America and indefinitely renew a work visa for them and their spouses READ MORE

Immigration reform effort is very much alive says Senator Charles Schumer (IrishCentral)

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 08:44:34 PDT

By: KELLY FINCHAM

Senator Charles Schumer says immigration reform is very much on the agenda.

Senator Charles Schumer lays out immigration strategy (IrishCentral)

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 01:04:33 PST

By: INTELLIGENCER

New York Senator Charles Schumer has indicated that significant progress has been made in seeking to achieve comprehensive immigration reform early next year.

Schumer’s list (IrishCentral)

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 09:29:34 PDT

By: NIALL O'DOWD

Senator Charles Schumer of New York has never lacked the stomach for a fight, but this time he has picked himself a doozy.

Irish hopes rise in Schumer immigration hearings (IrishCentral)

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:46:18 PDT

By: APRIL DREW

Senator Charles Schumer of New York will hold the first hearing on the issue of immigration reform on Thursday, April 30 in Washington, D.C.