Wednesday, February 9, 2011

MOVING BODIES AS WELL AS IDEAS, CURRENCIES AND GOODS

21st century global commerce is hindered by 19th century U.S. immigration laws and policies.  While we value the near instantaneous global movement of ideas, currencies and goods, American immigration law makes it exceptionally difficult to bring the humans who create those ideas, currencies and goods onto American soil.
  • The 214(b) Blockade: "Every alien ... shall be presumed to be an immigrant until he establishes to the satisfaction of the consular officer, at the time of application for a visa, and the immigration officers, at the time of application for admission, that he is entitled to a nonimmigrant status... ."

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