WASHINGTON, May 4— Illegal aliens will get a chance to apply for legal status Tuesday as the United States, in a historic experiment, begins an amnesty program bigger than any ever attempted.
The program, surrounded by confusion and uncertainty, is full of technical requirements.
Alan C. Nelson, the Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization, said the Government was ''well prepared.'' But immigration lawyers are doubtful. They say they have had difficulty getting the necessary forms for their clients.
Many agree with Michael Maggio, an immigration lawyer in Washington, who said ''The whole process of qualifying people for amnesty is a lot more complicated than we thought it would be when the law was passed'' last year.
The law, the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, prohibits employers from hiring illegal aliens, but offers legal status to some immigrants.
Following are some of the key questions and answers about the amnesty program, gleaned from the new law, Congressional reports, Federal officials and immigration lawyers: Q. Who qualifies for legal status?
Illegal aliens who can prove that they entered the United States before Jan. 1, 1982, and have ''resided continuously'' in this country since then. Q. How do you know if a person has resided here continuously?
An alien will be disqualified if he or she has been absent from the United States for more than 45 days at a time or for a total of more than 180 days since Jan. 1, 1982. Q. How can an illegal alien show that he or she has lived in the United States for the necessary time?
The person must submit documents such as employment records like pay stubs or income tax withholding forms; utility bills; school records or report cards; hospital or physician records; affidavits from churches, labor unions or employers; bank statements; automobile registration forms; mortgages or contracts. The applicant has ''the burden of proving by a preponderance of the evidence'' that he has lived here for the required time. Q. What other documents are necessary?
The applicant must submit the results of a medical examination, as well as a passport, driver's license or other evidence to establish identity. Q. If an alien entered the United States legally as a tourist in February 1981 and has remained in this country since then, could the person qualify for the amnesty?
Yes, if the time authorized for his stay as a tourist expired before Jan. 1, 1982. Q. If an alien entered the United States legally as a student in February 1981 for a two-year course of study, but took a full-time job in September 1981 in violation of the terms of his visa, could he qualify for legal status?
Only if his violation was known to the Government as of Jan. 1, 1982. The Immigration and Naturalization Service says that the alien must have made ''a clear statement or declaration'' of his illegal status and that the statement must have been recorded in his immigration file by Jan. 1, 1982. This requirement is so stringent that lawyers say it will be challenged in court. Q. Where does an illegal alien apply for legal status?
The person may file an application directly with the Immigration and Naturalization Service. The agency will have 107 special offices around the country to review applications. Or the person may file an application with one of the many church, civic and community groups that have agreed to help aliens. Q. How much does it cost to apply for legal status?
There is an application fee of $185 for each adult and $50 for each child under 18 years old. The maximum fee for a family is $420. All fees must be paid by money order, cashier's check or certified bank check. In addition, private groups may charge fees of $75 for counseling an alien and $25 for making fingerprints and photographs. Q. How long does an illegal alien have to apply?
The application period runs from Tuesday through May 4, 1988. Q. What happens to illegal aliens who do not apply in this period?
If they are caught after that time, they could be deported. The amnesty program gives them a one-time opportunity to obtain legal status. Q. What else must an illegal alien do to obtain legal status?
The applicant must be interviewed by an immigration officer and must prove that he will have enough income so he is not likely to depend on public assistance. An illegal alien with income below the official poverty level may still qualify for legal status if he has a history of regular employment. Men 18 through 25 years of age must register with the Selective Service System. Q. Can illegal aliens become United States citizens?
Yes, but it is a slow process. First, under the amnesty program the applicant may become a lawful temporary resident of the United States. After 18 months in that status, he may apply for permanent residence. After five years as permanent residents, the person may apply for citizenship. Q. Can an illegal alien be deported if his application for legal status is denied?
The person cannot be deported as a result of information that he provides in the application. But if the alien's illegal status comes to the attention of the immigration service in some other way, the person may be deported. Q. Does an illegal alien run any risk making false statements or using counterfeit documents in applying for legal status?
Yes; the person may be subject to criminal prosecution. The maximum penalty for knowingly providing false information is five years in prison and a fine of $250,000. Q. Can an illegal alien appeal a decision denying his or her application for legal status?
Yes; the alien can ask for a review by a special administrative appeals unit in the immigration service. Q. Can the alien then appeal to a Federal court?
The law does not envision immediate judicial review of decisions denying amnesty to illegal aliens. If an alien is later caught and ordered deported, he could ask a Federal appeals court to review the deportation order. Lawyers say it is not clear whether the court would also examine the merits of the decision denying amnesty. Q. If two illegal aliens are married and the man qualifies for legal status but the woman does not, can she obtain permission to stay with him?
She has no automatic right to stay in the United States. The Government may give her a special dispensation, for the sake of family unity, but that will be decided on a case-by-case basis. Q. Can an illegal alien get permission to work while waiting for the Government to rule on an application for legal status?
Source - http://www.nytimes.com/1987/05/05/us/facts-on-amnesty-plan-for-illegal-aliens-in-us.html
20+ million ILLEGAL aliens are in the United States of America.
Right now in the United States of America, ILLEGAL aliens have more rights than you do!
9/26/2010 - HAZELTON, PA - UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - IT'S ILLEGAL TO ARREST AN ILLEGAL ALIEN. IT'S ILLEGAL TO ARREST OR PUNISH THOSE WHO HIRE OR RENT TO ILLEGAL ALIENS!!!
"There can be no divided allegiance here. Any man who says he is an American, but something else also, isn't an American at all. We have room for but one flag, the American flag, and this excludes the red flag, which symbolizes all wars against liberty and civilization, just as much as it excludes any foreign flag of a nation to which we are hostile...We have room for but one language here, and that is the English language...and we have room for but one sole loyalty and that is a loyalty to the American people." --Theodore Roosevelt
"This nation is in danger of becoming a Third World nightmare with all the corruption, disease, illiteracy, violence and balkanization known all over the world. We need a 10-year moratorium on all immigration to catch our collective breath and we need deportation of over 10 million illegal aliens in a slow and orderly fashion." --Ed Garrison
“The 1987 amnesty was a failure; rather than reducing illegal immigration, it led to an increase,” FAIR stated. “Any new amnesty measure will further weaken respect for our immigration laws. Therefore, all amnesty measures must be defeated.” --Frosty Wooldridge
President barry shits on the United States.
This is a picture of YOUR American president, (president barry soetoro, a.k.a barack obama) refusing to acknowledge the National Anthem of the United States of America. This picture clearly shows barry with his hands crossed across his vaginal area when the United States Anthem was playing.
barry has NO RESPECT for you, me, or America! Not only did he disrespect America, he just shit on the graves of every American Soldier that has died for this country.
6/15/2010 - PRESIDENT BARRY CAN'T EVEN KEEP A U.S. PARK OPEN!!! He gave the park to mexico & the illegal alien mexican drug cartel!!!
7/6/2010 - American President barry soetoro sues AMERICA!!!
9/11/2010 - YOUR president just gave mexico $1 billion dollars for deepwater oil drilling despite his own moratorium on U.S. deepwater drilling!? More proof that barry hates America!
Treason
–noun
1. the offense of acting to overthrow one's government or to harm or kill its sovereign. 2. A violation of allegiance to one's sovereign or to one's state. 3. the betrayal of a trust or confidence; breach of faith; treachery.
Traitor
–noun
1. a person who betrays another, a cause, or any trust. 2. a person who commits treason by betraying his or her country.
Pslam 109:8
May his days be few; may another take his place of leadership.
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United States Code, Title 8, Chapter 12, Subchapter II, Part VIII, §1325 - "Improper Entry by Alien," any citizen of any country other than the United States who: 1) Enters or attempts to enter the United States at any time or place other than as designated by immigration officers; or 2) Eludes examination or inspection by immigration officers; or 3) Attempts to enter or obtains entry to the United States by a willfully false or misleading representation or the willful concealment of a material fact; has committed a federal crime.
Violations are punishable by criminal fines and imprisonment for up to six months. Repeat offenses can bring up to two years in prison. Additional civil fines may be imposed at the discretion of immigration judges, but civil fines do not negate the criminal sanctions or nature of the offense.
ILLEGAL
-ADJ
1. FORBIDDEN BY LAW; UNLAWFUL; ILLICIT 2. UNAUTHORIZED OR PROHIBITED BY A CODE OF OFFICIAL OR ACCEPTED RULES
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3. A PERSON WHO HAS ENTERED OR ATTEMPTED TO ENTER A COUNTRY ILLEGALLY
Illegal Alien
–noun
1. a foreigner who has entered or resides in a country unlawfully or without the country's authorization. 2. a foreigner who enters the U.S. without an entry or immigrant visa, esp. a person who crosses the border by avoiding inspection or who overstays the period of time allowed as a visitor, tourist, or businessperson.
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