Admin 174 Posted July 19, 2012 With regards to deferred action, Napolitano said that applications will be available on August 15 and added in her testimony that: Individuals must also complete a biographic and biometric background check and not currently in removal proceedings or subject to a final order, must be 15 years or older to be considered for deferred action. Only those individuals who can prove through verifiable documentation that they meet these criteria will be considered for deferred action under this initiative. Individuals will not be eligible if they are not currently in the United States or cannot prove that they have continuously resided within the United States for at least five years. Napolitano reiterated that the program will not cost American taxpayers because there will be a fee for the process (in addition to the $380 for work authorization and $80 for biometrics). It is important to note that DHS has not yet decided the cost of the application. Source: http://liftedlamp.wo...e-on-august-15/ The DHS will put out additional guidelines on August 1. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
itzel 336 Posted July 19, 2012 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Admin 174 Posted July 19, 2012 Here is the whole video posted incase you missed it. http://www.c-spanvid.../SecurityOversi Secretary Janet Napolitano testified at an oversight hearing of the Department of Homeland Security. Many questions focused on Secretary Napolitano's June 15th memo on deferring deportation for some illegal immigrants who fall under the Dream Act. Other topics covered were visa overstays and security leaks in Homeland Security. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King 9 Posted July 20, 2012 What does biometric mean? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
itzel 336 Posted July 20, 2012 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... 2 King and Rh_ny reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John89 11 Posted July 20, 2012 what do we have to take to go get the biometric background check?? like what kind of paperwork, or which ID?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aled 118 Posted July 21, 2012 John89- Guidelines have not yet been released in regards to background checks. Now, for you to identify yourself you can use your country's passport. It is highly recommended that you also get your birth certificate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
itzel 336 Posted July 21, 2012 Joh 89: Biometrics is a physical. You'll need to bring your body and yourself..... yeah, birth certificate may help.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bry0151 1 Posted July 21, 2012 Biometrics is just a picture of you and your fingerprints, tied together with your name. 1 Rh_ny reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
itzel 336 Posted July 29, 2012 Thanks Bry0151, I was under the impression it was a physical. Thanks for pointing it out and welcome to the forum. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
