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I do hope the Dream Act passes soon, but I dont see it being anytime this year..hopefully next year..

So, If Im understanding this statement correctly, we will be applying in person at the Service Centers with our Deferred Act application and I-765 and our paperwork proving we qualify and of course our $925 fees..

LOL. Ok, yes you were right Dream. Now how about clearing up somethig else for me.. in the article this sentence is especially confusing for me.. "It was not immediately clear whether or under which circumstances any immigrants would not be required to pay the $465 paperwork fee." We know for sure it'll be 380 for the employment authorization application, then 80 for the fingerprinting/background process, so will it be 465 for the Deferred Act application or will it be 465 total for the whole process leaving the Deferred Act application at 5??? In other words will it be 465 total for all 3 applications (I-765, finger printing and Deferred Act) or 925 total?

Hi Isla: Regarding your question about being a police officer, the answer is NO. I outlined in red the reason you cant, it being you have to be a U.S, Citiizen. The Deferred Act does not provide you with citizenship nor residency. Below is what you need to be a police office and here is the link where I found this info. Good luck. http://education-portal.com/requirements_to_become_a_police_officer.html Requirements to Become a Police Officer Police officers are responsible for enforcing laws and maintaining peace within communities. In addition to earning a high school diploma, police officers receive training at a police academy. Some police officers complete degree programs in law enforcement or criminal justice as well. Step 1: Meet Basic Prerequisites All police departments require their police officers to have at least a high school diploma or equivalent education. While some departments hire graduates right out of high school, most require potential officers to be at least 21 years old. Thus, students who are hired after high school must work and train until they are 21 in order to become an officer. Other basic prerequisites for police officers include being a U.S. citizen and having a valid drivers license and clean record. Step 2: Complete Undergraduate Education Completing an associate or bachelor's degree program in criminal justice, law enforcement or a related discipline can be helpful in obtaining a job as a police officer. While not required by many departments, applicants may find formal education advantageous when vying for officer positions. State and federal agencies generally require their recruits to have a college education. Degree-holders also may advance their careers more rapidly than those without a relevant degree. Some departments will even provide tuition assistance to officers who seek degrees in pertinent fields. Step 3: Attend Police Academy Most police officers attend some form of police academy for training. Large police departments send recruits to their own police academies. Smaller precincts may send new hires to attend larger academies as well. Academy programs typically last 3-4 months and combine classroom and hands-on, physical training. Academies include common classroom instruction in: Civil rights State and local laws Incident reporting Crime investigation Constitutional law Criminal psych Police academy training prepares prospective police officers for active duty. Therefore, recruits also gain supervised experience in facing real-life situations. Police academy teaches students common requirements such as: Patrol, risk assessment and subject apprehension Accident and emergency response First-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation Firearm use Self-defense Traffic command Step 4: Pass Applicable Examinations In order to gain a position on the police force, candidates are required to pass various examinations to ensure competence. Candidates must pass written exams, which may be administered through a police academy. Most divisions also administer physical tests of strength, vision, hearing and agility. Some units conduct psychiatric or background interviews to assess a recruit's personal characteristics and overall suitability for a career in law enforcement. Most candidates will need to pass drug and lie detector tests as well.

The way I'll go about hiring a lawyer to help me file my paperwork faster, will be by word of mouth. People I know and trust that can help me find an attorney whose services they have used and been successful. My fiancees aunt works with an immigration attorney here in Tx so, that's the route I'll be taking..if not, I'll try looking for pro bono services

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I respect everyones choices, even if I dont agree with it. I dont mind being around smokers, but I dont like the smell. Makes me light headed. Just like Aled, I believe theres better ways of dealing with your stress...exercise..running..reading....etc..

I find Smith's statements VERY ignorant. How can he say that the administration refuses to take the steps necessary to check if the claims are true or if there is fraud? We are being asked for paperwork to prove our time here and finally realize one of our goals..be able to work...why would we want to mess it up by commiting fraud?

i dont think the Dream Act will be passed this year. Im very happy the Deferred Act was passed this year, and cant avoid the fact that most likely it was passed to get the support and votes of the Latin community. Dont get me wrong, Im thankful for what we have obtained (Deferred Act) but after waiting for soo many years, I cant help wanting more..like the Dream Act Im also aware of the truth and I dont think the Dream Act is a priority this year. Hopefully next year....

Aled: I havent heard or read anywhere about it being necessary for evidence to be notarized. What I do believe is that it may be possible that they may select randomly a piece of document and make a call to see if its real and not made up. LIke, they may pick someone high school transcript and call the high school to see that you really attendend the dates that you mention.. This I think they will do to see if they can find any signs of fraud...

I think thats one of the things that worries me the most...the cost fo the application of the Deffered Act. I was hopeful that thered be a possibility to get the work appliation fee waived because of deferred action, but its been announced it wont. I just hope the cost of the application for the Deferrred Act isnt more than the cost of the employment authorization application...

John89: Notarized letter of anything, should be helpful, because with their date they will be able to prove you were in the country will signing it.. Hope this helps...

I agree with Dream. Usually when anyone signs a lease, they are making themselves responsible for the rent and any damage to the rental place but they do have to list any other occupants on the property. Even children, minors or other adults, so your name should be there...

Joh 89: Biometrics is a physical. You'll need to bring your body and yourself..... yeah, birth certificate may help....

Hi John89: I also have a SSN that says not valid for employment, I havent used it to work, just for identification purposes. I got it when I was 3 after my dad passed away and started receiving social security checks. I dont see how providing it could hurt you, I think itd be more proof to verify who you are. Ill be listing mine in my application.

Aled (Newbie) is right in everything he said. However, atlalolini and I both heard from our mothers, word of mouth, nothing written or concise, that tattoos could pose a problem, but I believe only if theyre gang affiliated and as long as your WHOLE body isnt covered in them. We know we live in a society that likes to judge and make false assumptions. I hope the people who perform the biometric check arent all high and mighty that theyll disqualify an individual for a few tattoos. If that were the case, there should be an option to re appply. Welcome Aled and atlalolini to the forum!!!

King: Biometrics (or biometric authentication)[note 1] refers to the identification of humans by their characteristics or traits. Biometric identifiers are the distinctive, measurable characteristics used to label and describe individuals.[2] The two categories of biometric identifiers include physiological and behavioral characteristics.[3] A physiological biometric would identify by one's voice, DNA, hand print or behavior. Behavioral biometrics are related to the behavior of a person, including but not limited to: typing rhythm, gait, and voice. In other words, what I understand is its a physical. Heres the link wherer I found this info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biometrics Hope it helps...

Im glad to know at least two of the fees and hope that if there is a fee for the Deferred Act application, it wont be too high..also August 1 being announced as the date that more information will be released..makes me very happy

Since I was in high school...Ive always wanted a Jeep, like one of those for off roading...and its weird because Im very girly, but I think if I were to do my research good, itd be a hybrid, preferrably in the Infiniti or Lincoln family if possible..and I would take navy blue, or pearl white on either model. However what I want most first, is to find a job with possibility of going up and be able to go back to school

The primary reason he shouldnt be president is hes sneaky and evasive. How long can you go without answering a question directed at you? Im referring specifically to his evading immigration questions. I dont believe or like people who arent direct or straight shooters with me. I believe this world has enough lies and distrust to put my faith in a "president" who is evasive. I need a leader who will be honest with me/the American people in good times or bad times.

The sooner you make phone calls to collect paper work, the better. Some outfits, institutions keep paperwork only 3 years prior to todays date. Itll take a bit to either go to the offices and get copies of paperwork or get it mailed/faxed and some of these outfits charge for that. I think we all want to have our paperwork readly for when the Deferred Act application is released, we can be first in line to apply.

hi hunninutz: maybe i read your description wrong, but I noticed you mentioned both of your parents are us citizens. If so, then maybe there is or was a way for you to obtain us citizenshipe even if you were born outside the U.S. heres a link i think you might find interesting: http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextchannel=32dffe9dd4aa3210VgnVCM100000b92ca60aRCRD&vgnextoid=32dffe9dd4aa3210VgnVCM100000b92ca60aRCRD

Hi John 89. You mention you left the country in 2006 to get the paperwork for schooling. If you came back the same year, then you should have approximately 6 years in the country. I dont see you having any problem with applying for the Deferred Act as long as you have your documentation proving youve been residing here. Having paperwork from when you obtained your NCDA, should be sufficient to show the dates youve been here. This is my personal opinion, and I dont think you should encounter any problems applying, however every case is different. I dont know if you have misdemeanors or anything else, but if you do, then I'd suggest hiring an attorney once the Deffered Act appication is released. I wish you the best of luck and welcome to the Dream Act Forum.