mga ni aging buwan gi approved sa Obama Administration ang US immigration reform aka Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals..nakakita kog source sa internet for further questions
What is deferred action?
When an immigrant is granted “deferred action,” it means the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has deemed the individual a low priority for immigration enforcement and has chosen to exercise its discretion and not deport the individual. Deferred action provides temporary relief from enforcement but may be revoked at any time. Deferred action is
not amnesty or immunity. It does
not provide lawful immigration status or a path to a green card or citizenship. It does
not extend to any family members of the person granted deferred action.
Who will be eligible for deferred action?
Individuals may request deferred action if they:
- came to the United States before their 16th birthday;
- were under age 31 and had no valid immigration status on June 15, 2012;
- have continuously resided in the United States between June 15, 2007 and the present;
- are currently in school, graduated from high school, obtained a GED, or were honorably discharged from the Armed Forces;
- have not been convicted of a felony, a “significant” misdemeanor, or three or more other misdemeanors, and do not otherwise pose a threat to national security or public safety.
Requests for deferred action will only be considered for immigrants who are 15 or older, unless they are currently in removal proceedings or have a final order of removal or voluntary departure, in which case they may apply if they are under 15.
How long does deferred action last?
Under the childhood arrivals initiative, deferred action will be granted for a two-year period, after which recipients may request a renewal. According to DHS, individuals will be eligible for future renewals of deferred action so long as they were under age 31 on June 15, 2012.
Can a person who is granted deferred action work legally in the U.S.?
Yes. Under existing regulations, individuals with deferred action may receive an Employment Authorization Document (EAD). Individuals who wish to request an extension of deferred action after two years will also have to apply for a renewal of their EAD.
Can eligible individuals also request deferred action for their parents and siblings?
No. One family member cannot request deferred action on behalf of another. To receive deferred action, individuals must submit their own request.
How and when can people request deferred action?
Individuals may request deferred action by submitting a series of forms and supporting documentation to USCIS. Requests and supporting documentation may not be submitted in person or online, but instead must be mailed to the USCIS “lockbox” assigned to the state in which the applicant resides. (See
this website for the appropriate location.) Once USCIS determines the request is complete, it will issue a receipt notice and schedule an appointment for the individual to have his or her fingerprints taken.
kadtong naai mga kaila, relatives nga naa pa diri sa US, qualify sila ani pero bisan pag ni ingon pa ang government or any law offices about ani, naa gihapoy risk.
US immigration reform 2012
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