Rawf 336 Posted February 9, 2013 CORE PRINCIPLES FOR IMMIGRATION REFORM DIRECT AND STRAIGHTFORWARD ROADMAP TO CITIZENSHIP Because of the integral role that 11 million undocumented immigrants play in the economy, culture, and communities of the United States, we must reform our immigration system to create a fair and reasonable pathway to citizenship for members of our community. This includes DREAMers, individuals who came to the U.S. as children, our parents, families, friends, and neighbors. This inclusive approach is the only solution consistent with our nation’s values of fairness and equality and the only one that will get the job done. THE TIMELINE FOR THE ROADMAP TO CITIZENSHIP SHOULD BE REASONABLE AND FAIR. Individuals who came to the U.S. as adults should be eligible to apply for a temporary immigration status immediately, eligible to apply for lawful permanent residency status within 2 years of the bill’s passage and qualify for citizenship after another 5 years – consistent with the current law. Those granted temporary status through the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, or any other temporary immigration status, should be eligible for lawful permanent resident status immediately as they have already paid fees and undergone background checks. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR LEGALIZATION SHOULD BE REASONABLE AND FAIR All 11 million undocumented immigrants present in the U.S. at the time of the bill’s enactment or temporarily abroad with permission from the government should be eligible for a pathway to citizenship. No one should be permanently barred from citizenship. Any provision which pertains to “DREAMers” must include individuals who moved to the U.S. as children regardless of their current age. Fees related to the roadmap to citizenship must be affordable for working-class families. Individuals should not be excluded from citizenship for minor crimes, including those related to undocumented status, such as driving without a license. The immigrant community has been subject to racial profiling and unequal justice and all individuals deserve a second chance. Individuals eligible for temporary status should have access to healthcare, student financial aid, driver’s licenses, and professional and commercial licenses – all necessary to live life and prosper in the United States. FAMILY UNITY AND VISA REFORM The Separation of immigrant families is both morally unacceptable and economically harmful. Immigration reform must allow families legally and remain together in the United States. MAKE IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE TO FAMILY NEEDS In immigration proceeding, judges should be directed to take into consideration family ties and the best interests of children. The three- and ten-year bars that keep families apart for many years must be eliminated, and immigrants must be permitted to adjust to lawful permanent resident status from within the U.S. OUR FAMILY- AND EMPLOYMENT-BASED VISA SYSTEMS MUST ALLOW FAMILIES TO MOVE AND STAY TOGETHER IN THE U.S. Immigration Reform must reduce backlogs by increasing the overall and per-country visa caps. Family members, such as immediate relatives of lawful permanent residents, should be exempt from such caps. The caps on immigrant visas should be proportionate to the demand for visas. Reduce the waiting time after a visa petition is filed. ALL FAMILIES MUST BE RECOGNIZED EQUALLY All individuals must be treated equally in immigration reform, regardless of sexual orientation. LGBT individuals must be allowed to petition for their partner just like any other family. Immigration reform should not codify discrimination. IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT Our immigration enforcement agencies and policies are out of control and must be reformed. The artificial quota of 400,000 deportations per year must be eliminated immediately. Immigration reform must include measures to mandate new leadership at our immigration enforcement agencies to instill a culture of professionalism, non-discrimination, and accountability. Congress must reverse erosion of due process and human rights protections for all immigrants caused by these agencies, the immigration courts and detention facilities and should not direct more tax dollars to unaccountable and discriminatory practices. Border state governors with a history of engaging in anti-immigrant politics should not decide when the roadmap to citizenship begins. Federal and state immigration data-sharing programs that encourage racial profiling and pretextual arrests, such as “Secure Communities” and 287g, must be terminated immediately. To maintain labor and worker rights, no federal mandate of E-Verify should be created. -Last Updated: February 6,2013 http://unitedwedream.org/principles/ =========================================== What do you all think? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splif0clock 89 Posted February 9, 2013 That is one deep deep outline but It will never happen. 1 tetesina reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adrian 15 Posted February 10, 2013 That is one deep deep outline but It will never happen. Why not ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splif0clock 89 Posted February 10, 2013 Why not ? Because politicians are only considering immigration reform for political reasons, not because they have sympathy for the 11 millions undocumented immigrants. Lets face it, they are only doing it to gain more votes because they see american demographic changing. If it wasn't for that reason, the simple version of dream act could have passed back in 2010. Don't get me wrong, I want/hope similar package as listed above to be passed but they won't do it for benefits of people like you and me, they will only do it to gain more media attention and votes. Politicians are media wh**es, they will say or do anything to get attention. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pswa83 302 Posted February 10, 2013 ok, so, personal opinion here, i think that this outline for CIR works. i mean, i filed my 1st petition with USCIS back in 2001 and have filed a few since then as my case has "progressed" with DACA being my most recent petition. going to sound totally selfish here but, if done this way, people such as myself, who have USC relatives and are DACA applicants shouldnt have to wait in line with everyone else. I've filed papers to gain legal status the right way and paid so much money, why should i have to wait years, upon the 12 yrs i've already waited, to gain legal status? i shouldnt!! this CIR isnt a blanket amnesty as like it was in the 80s. this is a more defined outline with more requirements for those seeking legal status. pretty much the major requirement in the 80s was having to be in the US before 1982. if that were the case now, let's say since 2000, many would be able to qualify regardless if they've tired to gain legal status the correct way. 1 Rawf reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
