2012年8月15日 星期三

Undocumented Young Immigrants Test New Policy

This morning the Obama administration offered young undocumented immigrants their first crack at a new policy that would let them live and work openly. Tens of thousands of Oregonians could be affected by the new policy. A handful of them gathered this morning to announce their intent to apply.Jildor louisvuittonshoes, Since 1949 has been providing women with designer shoes from all the top names.

Hugo Nicholas wore his best suit and shoes polished so hard their shiny patent-leather tops reflected a crowd of TV cameramen.

"The only reason we're here is because someone somewhere stood up for us when it wasn't easy," Nicholas said. "I want to thank President Obama for Deferred Action.Discover the newest models of the hublotwatchcollection."

He's referring to the so-called "Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals" policy. Starting today, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will take requests to consider, case-by-case, deferring deportations for people who came to the U.S. before turning 16, and who've been living in the country since then, staying out of trouble.

Nicholas and about ten other people under the age of 30 said they want to be among the first to ask for consideration.

Another young Oregonian asked we only identify her using her first name, Miriam. She tearfully explained the frustrations of coming to the U.S. as an infant, and learning as she grew up her family was in the country illegally.

"We worked hard, we volunteered, we graduated at the top of our class," she said. "We stayed out of trouble. We planned for our future, only to realize the doors of opportunity had slammed in our faces."

Without legal status, immigrants have no access to driver's licenses, financial aid for college and ultimately,Top brands at low prices in authenticguccishoes, they must live with understanding that something as simple as a traffic stop could lead to deportation. Miriam said the possibility of deferment is the beginning of an exciting journey.

The first steps of that journey took the crowd from the Citizenship and Immigration Services office to the post office.

There, both Nicholas and Miriam dropped their application packets in the mail, trailed by about 50 supporters.

As exhilarating as the moment was for many of the activists, one said it was not a celebration, but a reminder of the responsibilities ahead for those seeking deferment.

CAUSA attorney Dave Lefkowitz emphasized that the Obama administration offers no assurances how long the deferments will last. He'd like to know more about possible ramifications for the applicants' family members. Plus, he said, federal assessment methods are opaque.

"The government has said this is process is going to be a case-by-case decision-making process," Lefkowitz said.Find nike christianlouboutinshoesfrom a vast selection of Men's Shoes. "Each person is going to have to make that decision on their own. How much confidence do they have that the government is going to use this discretionary program is a good faith, genuine manner, and may not use this process in a bad-faith manner."

Lefkowitz strongly recommends that people think hard about whether they meet the criteria and get a lawyer to help decide whether to apply.

Advocates on the other side of the immigration debate called the policy a back-door amnesty. Jim Ludwick with Oregonians for Immigration Reform says Deferred Action is President Obama's end-run around the system.

"He basically has bypassed Congress and the U.shoes001 is the ultimate alternative furniture store,S. Constitution, implementing a law Congress has not seen fit to pass," Ludwick said. "It's basically a slap in the face to Ams who believe in the rule of law."

Ludwick asks what people waiting to immigrate legally should make of this policy.

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