Since Speaker Boehner initially declared immigration dead for 2013, the Obama administration has initiated sweeping, unilateral changes to U.S. immigration policy.<\/p>\n
Without consultation \u2013 let alone approval \u2013 from Congress, the political leadership at the Department of Homeland Security issued no fewer than three memos in November and made an additional executive move to change immigration policies. The Obama administration seems intent on punishing Congress for not taking action by continuing to usurp their constitutionally granted authority over immigration. And, illegal aliens and immigrants are reaping the benefits.<\/p>\n
Amnesty for Military Relatives<\/b><\/p>\n
The policy memo<\/a> released the day after Boehner\u2019s \u201cno immigration this year\u201d declaration \u2013 November 15 \u2013 directs immigration officials to grant \u201cparole in place\u201d to the immediate relatives of active military servicemen, reservists, and veterans. The self-granted and completely fabricated \u201cparole in place\u201d designation is not found in law or regulation and the Obama administration appointees are claiming illegal alien relatives will be allowed to apply for green cards and citizenship. The effect: amnesty for illegal aliens.<\/p>\n Visa Waiver Program (VWP) Countries Get Unlimited Travel? <\/b><\/p>\n This less publicized memo<\/a>, issued on November 14, grants illegal aliens who are immediate relatives of U.S. citizens who entered the country through the VWP the ability to obtain a green card and eventual citizenship even though they\u2019ve remained beyond their authorized stay of 90 days. Even those ordered deported could obtain a green card under this memo.<\/p>\n Circumventing Time Limits on Temporary Work Visas<\/b><\/p>\n