The number of Irish immigrants to the United States has dwindled since 1995, when the Diversity Visa Program was last reformed to expand the variety of America's immigrants. Now, there are new calls for reform after a computer glitch denied the visas of 22,000 immigrant hopefuls.

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The prediction by the Economics and Social Research Institute [Dublin, Ireland] that as many as 120,000 Irish people will be heading for the exits between now and the end of next year is something that has to be taken note of on this side of the Atlantic. more>

Irish Lobby for Immigration Reform vice chairman Ciaran Staunton was badly shocked not just by Gallagher's death, but by the fact that the body of the 72-year-old remained undiscovered in his Sunnyside, Queens apartment for a week or more. more>

The opinion article by U.S.-Ireland Alliance president Trina Vargo, who for years worked on the immigration reform issue in her role as a top aide to Senator Edward Kennedy, has caused a storm of criticism on both sides of the Atlantic. She argues Irish are looking for special treatment in immigration considerations. more>

Immigration, according to the author, has never been easy in both human and legal terms. It’s even harder if you’re Irish without a direct family connection to one of the 50 states. And it looks like getting harder again by virtue of a new package of rules being proposed by the Bush administration. more>

The author claims that between 1996 and 2005, about 4,484 Irish were granted immigrant visas. In 2005, the sum total for successful Irish applicants in all immigrant visa categories was just 403, even though this was up a little on the previous year's total of 339. more>

According to the author, these two countries are more connected than ever with historically revolutionary partnerships, two presidents who are Irish-Mexican, and today’s unfolding immigration debate. more>

An estimated 40,000 undocumented Irish lived in New York City in 1986. In 2006, has this figure changed. Will it influence proposed immigration bills? more>

Last week, the Irish Lobby for Immigration Reform told Irish-American organizations in a standing-room-only crowd that the situation for the undocumented Irish was dire. The group seeks to use their political clout to make a difference. more>

In a rare move, the Dáil has voted in favor of an immigration reform bill that is still pending on Capitol Hill. The positive vote for the McCain/Kennedy bill has been welcomed on this side of the Atlantic. more>

A proposed amendment to the Patriot Act aims to restrict the flow of money to terrorists, yet its language is wide-ranging. One member of Congress is predicting that the effects of the provision will reach into those bars that still cash checks for immigrants, most often those who are working while undocumented. more>

Last weekend’s Queens St. Patrick’s Parade has become the latest backdrop in the evolving argument over what it means to be Irish in New York. more>