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DEFERRED ACTION FOR CHILDHOOD ARRIVALS (DACA) AKA DREAM ACT 101

DEFERRED ACTION FOR CHILDHOOD ARRIVALS (DACA) AKA DREAM ACT 101. José Angel Gutiérrez, PhD, JD jgutierrez@uta.edu 817-272-2991 legalcenterjag@yahoo.com 214-941-1900 NOT A SOLICITATION FOR LEGAL SERVICES CONTRACT. LA HISTORIA: DREAM ACT 1996-2012.

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DEFERRED ACTION FOR CHILDHOOD ARRIVALS (DACA) AKA DREAM ACT 101

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  1. DEFERRED ACTION FOR CHILDHOOD ARRIVALS (DACA) AKA DREAM ACT 101 José Angel Gutiérrez, PhD, JD jgutierrez@uta.edu 817-272-2991 legalcenterjag@yahoo.com 214-941-1900 NOT A SOLICITATION FOR LEGAL SERVICES CONTRACT

  2. LA HISTORIA: DREAM ACT 1996-2012 DIANA FLORES, DALLAS COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT TRUSTEE, 1996- “NON-RESIDENT WILL PAY RESIDENT TUITION.” (CA. PASSES SAME ON 6/15/12)RICK NORIEGA, TEXAS STATE REPRESENTATIVE (D-HOUSTON), 1999- “NON-RESIDENTS WILL PAY IN-STATE RESIDENT TUTITION.”

  3. LA HISTORIA: DREAM ACT 1996-2012 (II) LUIS GUTIERREZ, U.S. REPRESENTATIVE, 2001 (D-IL) DREAM ACT ( Developmental, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act). [Failed.] ORIN HATCH (R-UT) AND RICHARD DURBIN (D-IL), US SENATORS, 2009, 2010, 2011. DREAM ACT. HOUSE YES, SENATE NO!

  4. LA HISTORIA: DREAM ACT 1996-2012 (III) PRES. BARACK OBAMA, ORDERS HOMELAND SECURITY ON 6/15/12 TO DEFER DETENTION, ARREST, AND DEPORTATION OF CHILDREN ARRIVALS OF IMMIGRANTS, EFFECTIVE IN 60 DAYS (AUGUST 15th,2012), IF THEY APPLY SUCCESSFULLY.

  5. CONTENT OF DACA, CRITERIA WILL PERMIT MINORS TO REMAIN IN USA IF: ARRIVAL BEFORE AGE 16 UNDER 31 YEARS OF AGE POSSIBILITY TO WORK WITH LAWFUL AUTHORIZATION (PROVE ECONOMIC NECESSITY)OPPORTUNITY FOR 2 YRS. RENEWAL POSSIBLE, BOTH DACA AND EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION.

  6. CONTENT OF DACA, CRITERIA (II) POSSIBLE TO STOP REMOVAL PROCEEDINGS. CALL 1-855-448-6903 (24/7) or 1-888-351-4024 (9A-5PM, M TO F) ICE ADVOCATE-EROPublicAdvocate@ice.dhs.gov). BIOMETRICS (FINGERPRINTS) AND BIOGRAHIC INVESTIGATIONS REQUIRED (NO CRIMINAL HISTORY-ADULT OR JUVENILE; NO GANG AFFILIATION, NO THREAT OR SECURITY PROBLEM).

  7. CONTENT OF DACA, CRITERIA (III) MUST HAVE BEEN IN USA FOR 5 YRS. PRIOR TO 6/15/2012 (as of 6/14/2007). FEW EXCEPTIONS-FUNERAL, HEALTH, HUMANITARIAN-BEST NOT GO ANYWHERE ANYTIME. IN HIGH SCHOOL, HS DIPLOMA OR GED, MILITARY (HONORABLE DISCHARGE). YOU LIE, GO TO JAIL, BE DEPORTED, BARRED IN FUTURE.

  8. CRITERIO BÁSICOMENOR DE 31 AÑOSY DE BUEN CARÁCTER MORAL.LLEGÓ DE MENOR (<16) ANTES DE 6/14/2007.5 AÑOS DE RESIDENCIA EN USA.GRADUADO DE SECUNDARIA/GEDO SERVICIO MILITAR-HONORABLE.PROCESO Y APLICACCIÓN PUEDE TARDAR MÁS DE 60 DÍAS DESPUÉS DEL 8/15/12.

  9. DANGERS / WARNINGSIF YOU LIE, YOU WILL BE PROSECUTED.IF YOU FAIL TO DOCUMENT, YOU WILL BE DENIED AND THEN PROSECUTED.IF CHANGE IN POLICY OCCURS, YOU HAVE PLACED YOURSELF AND FAMILY IN JEOPARDY/HARMS WAY.

  10. PELIGROS SI NO TIENE ÉXITO AL APLICAR DARÁ INFORMACIÓN PERSONAL/FAMILIAR: FALSA O INCORRECTA PUEDE SER DEPORTADO, TODOS. AL SER RECHAZADO PUEDE SER DEPORTADO. SI PIERDE ELECCIÓN PRES. OBAMA NUEVO PROCURADOR NO TIENE QUE RESPETAR PROCESO?

  11. IMPORTANT!!! AGOSTO 15, 2012 first opportunity to file. DO NOT USE NOTARY. DO NOT PAY EXHORBITANT FEES. NO ATTORNEY NECESSARY; PROCESS IS CLEAR. DOCUMENT LIST PRECISE. WAIT TO TURN 15, NO DEADLINE AS OF NOW.

  12. 2ND HALF OF LETTER

  13. DACA FORMS AND FEES-8/15/12 I-821 D (APPLICATION)I-765 (WORK AUTHORIZATION)FEE: $465 PLUS FINGER PRINT FEE.PLUS “NO CRIMINAL HISTORY” BIOGRAHIC FEE.PLUS ATTORNEY FEE IF HIRED (NOT NECESSARY).NOTHING NOTARIZED. NO AFFIDAVITS. NOT NECESSARY.

  14. DACA FORMS AND FEES-8/15/12 (II) FORMS CAN BE DOWNLOADED: www.uscis.gov/childhoonarrivals/ or CALL1-800-375-5283 (USCIS)1-855-448-6903 (SUPPORT CTR.)1-888-351-4024 (ICE-PUBLIC ADVOCATE)

  15. IMMEDIATE PAST HISTORY 1.2 MILLION DEPORTED LAST 3 YRS, MOSTLY LATINOS.1.2 MILLION ELIGIBLE FOR DACA.500,000 children reaching 15 yrs. soon.460,000 eligible now live in NY, FLA, CA, and about 88,000 of them are in TX.

  16. THINGS TO REMEMBER DACA IS NOT: A PATH TO CITIZENSHIP. LEGAL STATUS. DACA CAN BE:A POSSIBLE WORK AUTHORIZATION. A DEFERRED PROSECUTION FOR ILLEGAL ENTRY. NO APPEAL IF DENIED, DEPORTATION CLEARLY POSSIBLE.

  17. APPLICATION AND POST-PROCESS DIFFERENT WAYS AND MEANS TO PROVE CRITERIA.NO AFFIDAVITS OR CIRCUMSTANTIAL EVIDENCE. Example of “currently in school…”: be in school on date of application; certificate of attendance; grades/report card; counseling report; awards/activities; school can be private/public, career training, job training, GED, programs with federal or state funding/grants, community college.

  18. APPLICATION AND POST-PROCESS (II) ONLY APPLICANT IS COVERED BY DACA. RECEIPT SENT UPON APPLICATION ARRIVAL.NO LESS THAN 60 DAYS FOR REVIEW AND DETERMINATION. MUST NOT MISS ANY APPOINTMENT. IN-STATE TUITION ONLY IN STATES PERMITTING.

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