President's Announcement on Administrative Relief
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To watch the president’s announcement on administrative relief on immigration go to: WhiteHouse.gov/Live.
LULAC has developed a number of resources in order to provide the appropriate assistance to the immigrant population. Specifically, in the coming weeks, LULAC will host a livestream seminar with key agencies providing information about the application process. Further, through its Hispanic Immigrant Integration Program, LULAC provides assistance with immigration applications. Lastly, members can go to www.iAmerica.org for more information.
What does Administrative Relief mean?
By taking executive action, the president, for at least the next two years, has changed the lives of millions of people. Students can go to school without fear that their parents will be deported, and parents can go to work without fear of being deported and being separated from their families. More young people will be allowed to work legally and contribute to the only country they know as their home. The president has answered the will of the American people who want to see immigration reform. Today's executive order not only does right by the families of countless of our Latino immigrant brothers and sisters, but is also a benefit to our economy.
Please note that this is a temporary program to provide administrative relief from deportation to undocumented immigrants who meet certain requirements.
LULAC expects Congress to follow President Obama's lead. The president has acted through executive order, but the country still needs comprehensive immigration reform to address other key immigration challenges.
How can you get ready to apply?
The exact process has not been provided by the Department of Homeland Security. Until then, LULAC urges the immigrant community to beware of unscrupulous actors posing as attorneys by calling themselves “notarios” and demanding payment for immigration services. In addition, since the provisions outlined by the president are extensions of an existing program (DACA), we know what forms will most likely be requested. LULAC suggests that the immigrant community have the following documents available: Affidavits from community-based or religious organizations to establish a requestor’s homelessness or lack of parental or other familial financial support; Copies of tax returns, bank statements, pay stubs, or other reliable evidence of income level. Evidence can also include an affidavit from the applicant or a responsible third party attesting that the applicant does not file tax returns, has no bank accounts, and/or has no income to prove income levels Copies of medical records, insurance records, bank statements, or other reliable evidence of unreimbursed medical expenses of at least $10,000.
USCIS breakdown of initiatives, who is eligible and how to apply:
White House Fact Sheet on Executive Action
Do you want more information or need assistance?
We are still getting the details of what the president’s announcement on administrative action includes and what individuals may qualify. Please submit your information here.
White House Legal Counsel Memo on Legal Authority for Deferred Action click here
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