Ruth Ellen Wasem. Library of Congress, LM323 Washington, DC Independence Avenue, S.E. (202) cell SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE

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1 Ruth Ellen Wasem Congressional Research Service 157 Duddington Place SE Library of Congress, LM323 Washington, DC Independence Avenue, S.E. (202) cell Washington, D.C (202) direct SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE Citizenship and Migration Policy: author of publications, conference presentations, and congressional testimony on topics that include: asylum, border control, citizenship and naturalization, immigration-related homeland security, legal immigration, unauthorized migration, and visa policy. Domestic Social Policy: author of publications, conference presentations and congressional testimony on topics that include: adolescent pregnancy, nonmarital childbearing, and welfare reform; noncitizen eligibility for and access to public assistance programs; and community capacity to support human services. Employment Policy: author of publications and conference presentations on employment-based immigration and on electoral behavior, economic change, and legislative activity on unemployment and federal employment policies; and the formulation of U.S. employment policy after World War II. Political Processes and Values: senior-level position in agency charged with providing the U.S. Congress legislative analysis that is free of bias or advocacy; leadership role with a nonpartisan national organization that advances reflective leadership among members of Congress and congressional staff to bridge the divides that arise in a democracy; dissertation and conference presentations on congressional politics and policy making. EMPLOYMENT Library of Congress, Congressional Research Service, Domestic Social Policy Division: Specialist in Immigration Policy and Immigration Team Leader (2000 to date); Specialist in Social Legislation, (1991 to 1999); Analyst in Social Legislation ( ). United Way of America, Research Division: Senior Research Associate, Project Manager of Comparative Cities Project ( ). U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Population Affairs: Public Health Service Fellow, Family Planning and Adolescent Pregnancy Programs ( ). University of Michigan, Institute for Social Research: Senior Research Assistant (1981 to 1982). Bentley Library, Michigan Historical Collections: Project Director of Williams Oral History Project (1980 to 1982). EDUCATION University of Michigan: Ph.D. in History (Winter, 1990); dissertation titled No More Depressions: Full Employment and the Employment Act of Dissertation committee: Jerome Clubb (chair), John Jackson, Terrance MacDonald and Maris Vinovskis. Wasem vita Page 1

2 Preliminary exam fields: American Political History with Jerome Clubb; Electoral Behavior with Phillip Converse; United States 20th Century History with Sidney Fine; Russian History since Peter the Great with Arthur Mendel; and Ancient Greece and Rome with Chester Starr University of Michigan: M.A. in History (Fall, 1978). Muskingum College: B.A. Magna cum Laude in History, Political Science and Psychology (1976). Most Recent SELECTED PUBLICATIONS Numerical Limits on Employment-Based Immigration: Analysis of the Per-Country Ceilings, Congressional Research Service (2011). Asylum and "Credible Fear" Issues in U.S. Immigration Policy, Congressional Research Service (2011). Diversity Immigrant Visa Lottery Issues, Congressional Research Service (2011) and U.S. House of Representatives Committee on the Judiciary (2011). Overview of Immigration Issues in the 112th Congress, Congressional Research Service (2011). (Available through Amazon Books and E-Kindle). U.S. Immigration Policy on Temporary Admissions, Congressional Research Service (revised 2011). Unauthorized Aliens Residing in the United States: Estimates Since 1986, Congressional Research Service (revised 2011). Immigration Visa Issuances and Grounds for Exclusion: Policy and Trends, Congressional Research Service (2010). Visa Security Policy: Roles of the Departments of State and Homeland Security, Congressional Research Service (2010). Noncitizen Eligibility and Verification Issues in the Health Care Reform Legislation, Congressional Research Service (2009). Medicaid Citizenship Documentation, Congressional Research Service (2009). State Medicaid and CHIP Coverage of Noncitizens, Congressional Research Service (2009). Chapters in Books Asylum and "Credible Fear" Issues in U.S. Immigration Policy, in Applying for Asylum: The U.S. System and Policies, forthcoming 2011, (first published by Congressional Research Service (CRS) in 2011). Immigration Policies and Issues on Health-Related Grounds for Exclusion, and Temporary Protected Status: Current Immigration Policy and Issues, in Immigration in the U.S.: Trends, Policies, Challenges, 2011, (first published by CRS in 2011). Wasem vita Page 2

3 Immigration: Terrorist Grounds for Exclusion and Removal of Aliens, with Michael John Garcia, in Countering Terrorism: U.S. Efforts and Country Cooperation, 2011, (first published by CRS in 2004). ( 2010 edition of Immigration: Terrorist Grounds for Exclusion and Removal of Aliens available through Amazon Books and E-Kindle). Immigration Visa Issuances and Grounds for Exclusion: Policy and Trends, and Visa Security Policy: Roles of the Departments of State and Homeland Security, in U.S. Visa Policies, Programs and Considerations, 2011 (first published by CRS in 2010). Unauthorized Aliens Access to Federal Benefits: Policy and Issues, in Noncitizen and Illegal Alien Access to Benefits and Assistance, forthcoming 2011, (first published by CRS in 2008). Cuban Migration to the United States: Policy and Trends, in Politics and Economics of Latin America, vol. 7, 2010, (first published by CRS in 2009). Immigration of Foreign Workers: Labor Market Tests and Protections, in Foreign and Guest Workers: Immigration and Admissions Issues, 2010, (first published by CRS in 2008). Immigration Fraud: Policies, Investigations, and Issues, in Illegal Immigration: Causes, Methods and Effects, 2010, (first published by CRS in 2007). Unauthorized Aliens Residing in the United States: Estimates Since 1986, in Illegal Immigration: Causes, Methods and Effects, 2010, (first published by CRS in 2007). U.S. Immigration Policy on Permanent Admissions, in Immigration Crisis: Issues, Politics and Consequences, 2008, (first published by CRS in 2006). ( 2011 edition of U.S. Immigration Policy on Permanent Admissions available through Amazon Books and E-Kindle). Immigration Issues in Trade Agreements, in Immigration Crisis: Issues, Politics and Consequences, 2008, (first published by CRS in 2006). U.S. Immigration Policy on Haitian Migrants, in Haiti: Earthquake and Response, 2010, (first published by CRS in 2006). Alien Legalization and Adjustment of Status: A Primer, in Illegal Alien and Immigrant Issues, 2010, (first published by CRS in 2006). Border Security: Inspections Practices, Policies, and Issues, (lead author and monograph coordinator) in Border Security (or Insecurity), 2005, (first published by CRS in 2004). ( Monograph available separately through Amazon Books and E-Kindle). Noncitizen Eligibility for Federal Public Assistance: Policy Overview and Trends, in Noncitizen and Illegal Alien Access to Benefits and Assistance, forthcoming 2011, (first published by CRS in 2006). Immigration Policy on Expedited Removal of Aliens, (with Alison Siskin) in Immigrants and Illegal Aliens: Removal, Deterrence and Detention Issues, 2010, (first published by CRS in 2007). Visa Issuances: Policy, Issues, and Legislation, in Focus on Terrorism, vol. 6, 2003 (first published by CRS in 2002). ( Chapter available separately through Amazon Books and E-Kindle). U.S. Immigration Policy on Temporary Admissions, in Immigration Crisis: Issues, Politics and Consequences, 2008, (first published by CRS in 2002). Foreign Nationals in the United States, in Terrorism: Are We Ready?, 2002, (first published by CRS in 2001). Wasem vita Page 3

4 Immigration: Nonimmigrant Professional and Specialty Worker (H-1B) Issues, and Immigration Legalization and Status Adjustment Legislation, in Immigration Policy in Turmoil, 2002, (first published by CRS in 2000). Comparing Community Capacity, in Philanthropy, Voluntary Action and the Public Good, (1986). Other Publications Immigration Policies and Issues on Health-Related Grounds for Exclusion, Congressional Research Service (2009). ( 2011 Edition available through Amazon Books and E-Kindle). Immigration Reform Issues in the 111th Congress, Congressional Research Service (2009). Temporary Protected Status: Current Immigration Policy and Issues, with Karma Ester, Congressional Research Service (2009). ( 2011 Edition available through Amazon Books and E-Kindle). Point Systems for Immigrant Selection: Options and Issues, with Chad C. Haddal, Congressional Research Service (2006). Nonimmigrant Visa Overstays, Congressional Research Service (2006). Immigration: Terrorist Grounds for Exclusion and Removal of Aliens, with Michael John Garcia, Congressional Research Service (2004) and Fort Belvoir Defense Technical Information Center (2005). U.S. Immigration Policy on Asylum Seekers, Congressional Research Service (2004) and Fort Belvoir Defense Technical Information Center (2005). Hurricane Katrina-Related Immigration Issues and Legislation, Congressional Research Service (2005). State Policies on Immigrant Eligibility for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Congressional Research Service (2004) Expedited Citizenship Through Military Service: Current Law, Policy, and Issues, with Margaret Mikyung Lee, Congressional Research Service (2003) and Fort Belvoir Defense Technical Information Center (2003). 9/11 Commission: Legislative Action Concerning U.S. Immigration Law and Policy in the 108th Congress, with Michael John Garcia, Congressional Research Service (2004). ( 2010 Edition available through Amazon Books and E-Kindle). Immigration Policy for Intracompany Transfers (L Visa): Issues and Legislation, Congressional Research Service (2003). Immigration: Legislative Issues on Nonimmigrant Professional Specialty (H-1B) Workers, Congressional Research Service (2001). Foreign Students in the United States: Policies and Legislation, Congressional Research Service (2002). Immigration Legalization and Status Adjustment Legislation, Congressional Research Service (2001). Wasem vita Page 4

5 Immigration of Agricultural Guest Workers: Policy, Trends, and Legislative Issues, with Geoffrey Colver, Congressional Research Service (2001). Migration of Displaced Central Americans, Congressional Research Service (1999). Naturalization Trends Issues and Legislation, Congressional Research Service (1998). Runaway and Homeless Youth Legislative Issues, Congressional Research Service (1997). Immigration: Nonimmigrant H-1B Specialty Workers Issues and Legislation, Congressional Research Service (1998). Central American Asylum Seekers: Impact of the 1996 Immigration Law, Congressional Research Service (1997). Immigration Analysis of Major Proposals to Revise Family and Employment Admissions, with Joyce Vialet, Congressional Research Service (1996). Welfare Reform: Adolescent Pregnancy Issues, Congressional Research Service (1995). (Available through Amazon Books and E-Kindle). Immigrant Skills: Trends and Issues, with Linda Levine, Congressional Research Service (1995). Refugee Policy in a Changing World, with Joyce Vialet and Lois McHugh, Congressional Research Service (1995). Naturalization of Immigrants: Policy, Trends and Issues, Congressional Research Service (1995). Immigration: Illegal Entry and Asylum Issues, with Joyce Vialet and Larry Eig, Congressional Research Service (1994) Immigration s Contribution to the Size of the U.S. Population, Congressional Research Service (1994). Adolescent Childbearing Trends and Consequences, Congressional Research Service (1994). Asylum Seekers: Haitians in Comparative Context, Congressional Research Service (1993). Chinese Migration to the United States: Trends and Issues, Congressional Research Service (1993). Linking Human Services: An Overview of Coordination and Integration Efforts, Congressional Research Service (1993). Cuban Migration to the United States, Congressional Research Service (1993). Haitian Migration to the U.S. Issues and Legislation, Congressional Research Service (1993). Runaway and Homeless Youth Problems, Programs and Policies, Congressional Research Service (1992). Homelessness Assistance and Funding Issues, Congressional Research Service (1992). Temporary Protections Under U.S. Immigration Law, Congressional Research Service (1992). Adolescent Pregnancy Programs and Issues, Congressional Research Service (1991). (Available through Amazon Books and E-Kindle). Wasem vita Page 5

6 Homelessness and the Federal Response, , Congressional Research Service (1991). Analytic and Policy Perspectives on Legal Immigration, Congressional Research Service (1990). Potential Immigration Levels in S.358 and H.R. 4300, Congressional Research Service (1990). Asylum and Temporary Protected Status under U.S. Immigration Law, Congressional Research Service (1990). Teenage Pregnancy: Issues and Legislation, Congressional Research Service (1989). (Available through Amazon Books and E-Kindle). Chinese Students and other Chinese in the U.S., Congressional Research Service (1989). (Available through Amazon Books and E-Kindle). Homelessness Issues and Legislation, Congressional Research Service (1988). SAMPLING OF PRESENTATIONS Exclusion of Foreign Nationals for Human Rights Violations, Testimony before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement (2011). Immigration Politics, Reform, and Enforcement, Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy, University of Albany (SUNY), the Transatlantic Academy, and the German Marshall Fund (2011). Factors Contributing to Unauthorized Migration and Prosecutorial Discretion, Testimony before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security (2011). Regulating the Admission of Foreign Science and Engineering Workers: Options, Avenues, and Labor Market Tests in U.S. Immigration Policy, at the Institute for the Study of International Migration, Georgetown University (2011). Immigration Policy: Complex and Beyond Emotions, at the Lyndon Baines Johnson (LBJ) School of Public Affairs, University of Texas (2010). Temporary Migrants in a Permanent World: Evolution of the U.S. Immigrant Admissions System, at Georgetown University Law Center (2010). Congressional Action and Options for Immigration Reform, at the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, Princeton University (2009). U.S. Immigration Policy and Trends, at the School of International Service, American University (2008). Statistical Trends in U.S. Immigration, Testimony before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and Border Security (2007). Wasem vita Page 6

7 Congress and the Future Foreign- Born Population: Evaluating Immigration Projections, at the Institute for the Study of International Migration, Georgetown University (2006). Immigrant Trends and Options before Congress, at the Arizona Immigration Conference co- sponsored by ThinkAZ and The Arizona Republic (2005). U.S. Immigration Policy after September 11: Pushing Out the Borders, at the Migration Studies Seminar, University of Illinois (2003). Immigration Policy in a Post- September 11 World, at the Social Science History Association (SSHA) Research Conference (2002). Temporary Worker Visas and Circular Migration, at the University of Guadalajara, Mexico (2001). Role of the U.S. Congress in Immigration Law, at the Institute of Technical and Advanced Studies of Monterrey, Mexico (2001). Political Exiles: Commentary on Research, at the SSHA Research Conference (2000). Refugees and Their Communities, World War II and Beyond, at the SSHA Research Conference (1998). Abstinence Education and Welfare Reform, at the Conference on Welfare Reform, University of Maryland School of Public Policy (1997). Immigrants Skills: Recent Trends and Implications in Immigrants: Federal and State Perspectives at the Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management (APPAM) Research Conference (1996). Adolescent Pregnancy and Nonmarital Childbearing in United States, at the APPAM Research Conference (1995). Trends in Nonmarital Childbearing and Welfare Receipt, Testimony before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Ways and Means Subcommittee on Human Resources (1995). Recent Naturalization Trends: Patterns with Political Implications, at the SSHA Research Conference (1994). U.S. Response to Asylum Seekers, 1946 to Present, at the SSHA Research Conference (1992). Redefining the Federal Role: Congress and the Employment Act, at the SSHA Research Conference (1990). FELLOWSHIP AND AWARD HIGHLIGHTS Wasem vita Page 7

8 Special Achievement Award for Policy Analysis on Health Care Reform, Congressional Research Service (2010). Special Achievement Award for Policy Analysis on Haitian Earthquake Relief, Congressional Research Service (2010). Special Achievement Award for Policy Analysis on Comprehensive Immigration Reform, Congressional Research Service (2007). Special Achievement Award for Policy Analysis on the 9/11 Commission Report, Congressional Research Service (2005). Special Achievement Award for Policy Analysis in Homeland Security, Congressional Research Service (2003). Special Achievement Award for Policy Analysis in Welfare Reform, Congressional Research Service (1996). Special Achievement Award for Policy Analysis in Immigration Reform, Congressional Research Service (1996). Rackham Tuition Grant, University of Michigan (1990) Harry S Truman Presidential Library Research Grant (1983) American Institutions Program Teaching & Research Assistantship, University of Michigan ( ) Center for Political Studies Research Assistantship, Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan ( ) United States History Teaching Assistantship, University of Michigan (1977) National Presbyterian Scholar, Muskingum College ( ) SELECTED ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management, (1995 to date) Social Science History Association, (1978 to date); President s Book Award Committee ( ) Chair (1998) Faith and Politics Institute, Board of Directors (1997 to 2007) Wasem vita Page 8