Questions about immigration regs? Check YouTube for answers
August 18, 2009 by Sam NarisiPosted in: Communication, HR Tech, In this week's e-newsletter - Tech, Latest News & Views
Turns out YouTube’s not just for watching dogs on skateboards and cats playing the piano. Here’s a use for the site you probably never thought about:
Help with immigration laws.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently launched its own YouTube channel to broadcast news and information to the public, including information on immigration regs that affect employers.
DHS says it will use the site to publish videos of speeches, events, public service announcements and other items.
The agency also recently reorganized its Web site to highlight its five main objectives: counterterrorism, border security, enforcement of immigration laws, disaster preparedness and DHS unification.
Tags: dhs, Immigration, YouTube
August 26th, 2009 at 4:30 pm
I am curious what they are trying to unify? I would think Immigration and Customs Enforcement is the govt body to enforce immigration laws since it is in their name. What is FEMA for but to aid in disaster preparedness? DHS has as its five objectives areas that are covered by other administrations within the govt (NSA, CIA, Border Patrol, ICE, FEMA, TSA). Are they trying to unify all of this work under the guise of the DHS? Now they think its best to use YouTube to get out the message? Why don’t they use public radio and TV for this kind of message rather than the pap they usually provide on the airwaves?