President Obama’s November 20, 2014 Address
http://www.tubechop.com/watch/5367594 English
http://www.tubechop.com/watch/5367763 Spanish
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Enforcement Priorities
Priority 1
• Felonies• Gang Activity • National Security • People stopped at the border on or after January 1, 2015 (applies for people now living in Iowa)
Priority 2
• Certain significant misdemeanors• Multiple misdemeanors • Persons who unlawfully entered the U.S. and cannot prove continuous presence since January 1,
2014• Abuse the visa or visa waiver program
Priority 3 • Order of removal on or after January 1, 2014
Examples of Priority 1 Crimes
Burglary + 1 year jail sentence
Theft + 1 year jail sentence
Crimes or Violence + 1 year jail
sentence
Forgery or receiving stolen
property + 1 year jail sentence
Any felony in Iowa
Sexual Abuse of a Minor
Drug Distribution or Trafficking
Firearms Distribution or
Trafficking
Obstruction of Justice + 1 year jail
sentence
Deceit or Fraud of $10,000 or more
Immigration Priority Example
José is from Guadalajara, Mexico. José wants to join his family in Los Angeles, California. On January 16, 2015, José attempted to cross the border without entering through an immigration crossing point. José was stopped as he attempted to cross the border. Is José a deportation priority? If he is deportable, which priority does he fall into?
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Priority 2 Crimes
Domestic Violence or
Assault
Sexual Abuse or Exploitation
Unlawful Possession or Use
of a Firearm Burglary
Drug Trafficking or Distribution
Driving Under the Influence (DUI or OWI)
Any offense with a jail sentence of 90 days or more (actually served)
Criminal Priority Example Maria is undocumented and has lived in the United States for the past 7 years. One evening, Maria decided to drive home from the bar and was pulled over by the police. The policeman performed certain tests and determined that she was driving over the legal alcohol limit. Maria was arrested and charged with Operating While Under the Influence. Maria eventually plead guilty and was given a fine. Maria paid the fine.
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More Priority 2 Crimes…
Public IntoxicationSimple Assault or
Disorderly Conduct
Possession of Marijuana under
30 grams for personal use
Trespass
NOT Traffic Tickets
Immigration Priority ExampleJules is originally from Montreal, Canada. On July 17, 2014, Jules successfully crossed the United States-Canada border without entering through an immigration
crossing point. On February 20, 2015, Jules was pulled over by a policeman. The policeman let ICE know about Jules’s undocumented status. Jules cannot provide proof that he has been in the United States since January 1, 2014.
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BenefitsLimitsNot a green card or visa
Not a path to a green card or citizenship
USCIS has discretion to grant or deny DAPA Driver’s License
Social Security Number
Work Permit
Travel Abroad
3 year protection from removal
Who is eligible for DAPA? Parent of a U.S. citizen or green card holder on or before November
20, 2014
Continuous residence since January 1, 2010
Physically present in the U.S. on November 20, 2014
No lawful immigration status on November 20, 2014
Not an enforcement priority
1. Are you a parent of a U.S. citizen or does your child have a green card?
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Continuous Residence ExampleAna is originally from Honduras. She crossed the United States border in January of 2007 without passing through an immigration check point. Ana settled in Iowa and was pulled over for speeding in January of 2010. Law enforcement
reported Ana to immigration and she was given the option of voluntary departure. Ana took the voluntary departure, left the United States in March of 2010, and returned to Honduras. Ana reentered the United States in June of 2010.
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4. Did you have lawful immigration status November 20, 2014?
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Lawful Status Example Samir is originally from Sudan. He came to the United States in January of 2008 on a temporary work visa. Samir’s work visa expired on December 15, 2014. Is Samir eligible for DAPA?
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*Plus, you cannot fall into one of the priorities
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I think I am eligible for DAPA! How do I apply?
Application available in the future
Start saving the $465 fee
Start collecting required documents
#1: Proof of your Identity
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#2: Proof you are a parent to your child
*Make sure your name is on the birth certificate.
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#3: Proof your child is a U.S. citizen or has a green card
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#4: Proof you have lived in the U.S. since January 1, 2010
Bank Statements! Leases or mortgages Money Orders
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More examples…
• Vaccination records
• School records for you or your children
• Passport (for certain individuals)
• Affidavits from community members
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#5: Court records or immigration records• Citations or tickets
• Court orders finding you guilty, not guilty, or dismissing charges
• Court orders sentencing you to jail, a fine, probation, parole, or treatment
• Probation or parole documents
• Court orders expunging your record
• Must be certifiedPhoto Source:http://www.docstoc.com
Old DACA
Under age 31 as of 6/15/12
Deferred action and work permit for 2 years
New DACA
No age limit
Deferred action and work permit for 3 years
Entered before 6/15/07 and have no status as of 6/15/12
Lived continuously in the U.S. since 1/1/10
Entered before 1/1/10 and have no status as of 11/20/14
Lived continuously in the U.S. since 6/15/07
Benefits3 year protection from removal
Travel Abroad
Work Permit
Social Security Number
Driver’s License
LimitsNot a green card or visa
Not a path to a green card or citizenship
USCIS has discretion to grant or deny DACA
Who is eligible for DACA? Entered the U.S. before age 16
Continuous residence since January 1, 2010
Physically present in the U.S. on November 20, 2014
No lawful immigration status on November 20, 2014
High school student, high school graduate, or military member
Graduated, GED, in high school, or in the U.S. Armed Forces
Over 15 years old when applying
Not an enforcement priority
4. Did you have lawful immigration status on November 20, 2014?
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5. Do you meet the education or military requirements?
❏Current high school student❏High school graduate❏GED program❏Career training program❏Current or former U.S.
military member
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*Plus, you cannot fall into one of the priorities
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I think I am eligible for new DACA! How do I apply?
Application will be available in the future
Start saving for the $465 fee
Start collecting the required documents
#3: Proof you have lived in the U.S. since January 1, 2010
Bank Statements Leases or mortgages Money Orders
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More examples…
• Vaccination records
• School record
• Passport (for certain individuals)
• Written statements from community members
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Court records or immigration records• Citations or tickets
• Court orders finding you guilty, not guilty, or dismissing charges
• Court orders sentencing you to jail, a fine, probation, parole, or treatment
• Probation or parole documents
• Court orders expunging your record
• Must be certifiedPhoto Source: http://www.docstoc.com
Renewal
Met initial DACA guidelines
Did not leave the U.S. on or after Aug. 15, 2012 without advance parole
Continuously resided in U.S. since getting DACA approved
Not an enforcement priority
Don’t Pay Anyone for the DAPA or DACA Form!
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Final Reminders
Don’t leave the U.S. before applying or while your application is processed!
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