Deportation because of the Deferred Action Policy? (lawyer needed?)

[Selene 3]

Okay I have so many doubts and things I want to say, I'm not even sure how to do this.

I guess I'll start with the lawyer part. At first as I read through the USCIS home page that lawyer will no be needed, only if you have doubts about your criminial record etc., I though it was great. But as time has pass and I have thought about it and read many (too many articles) relating to this, I can't help but question everything. Especially with the elections coming up.

Having a lawyer will make sense especially if Romney gets elected, because well, he will have a dandy little list of DREAMers (AND family if the application asks the status of family, or anything about family really) Also many times ICE (and other goverment officials) don't follow the rules 100%, So they will have the ability to deport. So having a lawyer would be nice for deportation help, BUT this is only if deportation happens. My cousin got a 'good lawyer' (through the help of a lawyer that help them win a ca$e so that's why they got a fancy lawyer, ) And apparently he will be charging 700-1000 dollars to basically fill out the application. I told them that they could fill it out themselves but yeah.. . And basically what I'm trying to say is, would hiring a lawyer be necessary? (and if you have one, have they said anything to note) Is anybody else thinking about the deportation that can occur because of the Deferred Action, or am I just being panicky?

I don't know maybe it's because its just a "too good to be true" kinda thing. And this is not a law, so IF Romney is elected he can just throw it out the trash.

UGH, I wish there would be other people I knew, doing this. the area I have lived and gone to school doesn't particularily have many people of color in general, the other Hispanic kids I know are either already residents or not doing it.

[Aled 118]

Hello Selena,

The worst position anyone can be in, is if you're uninformed or misinformed. That doesn't appear to be your case, deferred action is a huge deal for us. This is suppose to change our lives, obviously insecurities and fears about certain things are bound to set in. From my experience since the very beginning that this policy was announced I highly considered hiring an attorney, but I've informed myself through many sources. I have attended community meetings made specifically to educate us dreamers about this new policy, what I've been told by actual lawyers at these meetings is that hiring a lawyer is mostly required for this process if you ever had an encounter with the law. If you have an absolute clean record and you have the means to pay their usual high fees, go ahead and hire one if that makes you feel better, however, a lawyer cannot guarantee that you're application gets approved nor can they speed up your process.This application is also anticipated to be easy enough to do it on your own. I will not be hiring an attorney, after all, I have found plenty of community organizations helping us dreamers fill out the application at little to no cost. My suggestion to you is that you find one,in your area to assist you with the process.

Another important thing that I want to point out, and let's stay positive that on these elections turn out in our favor. In case these elections go the contrary, we must not have fear. And when I say fear, I mean we must not be afraid of applying for deferred action. It would be surreal for the government to use information against us. against so many of us. Its just not going happen (This may sounds subjective but its also what I've been told at these community meetings.) Don't be afraid if you know that you and no one in your house-hold has had serious encounters with the law. I'm also panicky about things, but me and you and many others are not alone. I'm going in!

Good luck

[itzel 336]

Selena:

I agree with everything Aled said, and please remember you are not alone in this. Him, me and many others are here in the forum as a support system. So, we'll have someone whos in a similar position, to talk to. I believe no pain, no gain. Pain in this case being the doubts and the panicky feeling. I refuse to back down after soo many years. Im sooo ready to come out of the shadows. The government agency USCIS has mentioned on several occasions not to worry about information provided by applicants to be used against them or loved ones. Im not saying to trust 100% in the government and if they say jump, to jump. However, I believe that large numbers become strong. If one of us is compromised by having our personal information used against us, who doesnt say itll happen to the rest? Then, thats where we'll unite and stand together. Having a large number of educated people causing a riot is the last thing the government would want. I dont believe they'll use our info against us without thinking we'll wont fight against it.

We're in this together. United we stand, that is the basis of this nation we feel and know is our home. Relax. Being stressed out clouds ones decisions.

Good luck and welcome to the forum.