By Attorney Gail S. SeeramOn December 4, 2014,Stephen Gostkowski Patriots Jersey UK, in a symbolic vote,Eddie Lacy Packers Jersey UK, the Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives voted 219-197 in opposition of President Obama’s Immigration Order that eased deportation rules for millions of undocumented immigrants. The vote has no legal affect on the Order and only serves the purpose of allowing Republicans to vent their frustration against the President’s executive order. The Senate already refused to consider the bill and Obama threatened veto. So, this vote of opposition will go nowhere.Funding for the U.S. Government ends on December 11, 2014 and the vote of disapproval of the Obama Immigration Order signals that Republicans may want to attach immigration language to a government spending measure. This would mean a standoff between Republicans and Democrats and a possible government shutdown.Republicans fail to understand that funding for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Citizenship and Immigration Services is 100% based on filing fees submitted by applicants and DOES NOT rely on monies from the U.S. government.So, the part of the Obama Immigration Order that provides for deportation protection for parents and children for three years will have NO impact from language in the spending bill restricting funding to the Obama Immigration Order. However, the part of the Order that affects Immigration, Customs and Enforcement, the agency that oversee detention and deportation/removal may be impacted by spending restrictions. In particular, the following aspects of the Immigration Order may be impacted by a lack of funding in the spending bill: the streamlining of the immigration court process, shifting resources at the border, implementing a new Priority Enforcement Program (and eliminating Secure Communities) and focus on deporting/removing criminals not families.This week, the battle against government shutdown will take centre stage. In January 2015, when Republicans take control of the Senate and retain control of the House of Representatives,Brett Favre Falcons Jersey UK, the Republicans will have a larger voice and stage to voice their frustration against the Obama Immigration Order. However, at the end of the day,Ty Montgomery Packers Jersey UK, President Obama retains veto power, and has the last say to sign to approve or reject any bills by Republicans to repeal the Immigration Order.Questions & Answers uestion #1: If I apply for deportation protection under the Obama Immigration Executive Order and I am denied,John Hannah Patriots Jersey UK, can I face deportation/removal from the U.S?Answer #1: Yes. If you have no legal status in the U.S. and you are denied deferred action under the Obama Immigration Executive Order,Joe Greene Steelers Jersey UK, then Immigration and Customs Enforcement can take action against you. However,Eric Rowe Patriots Jersey UK, under the Obama Immigration Executive Order,Lynn Swann Steelers Jersey UK, deportation priorities are only against criminal aliens who have committed a felony or significant misdemeanor, individuals with removal orders issued on or after 1/1/2014 and terrorists.Question #2: Can I now visit the U.S. with a tourist visa or enter illegally and then apply for deportation protection under the Obama Immigration Executive Order?Answer #2: No. The deportation protection and deferred action for parents and children are for individuals in the U.S. since January 1, 2010 and physically present in the United States on November 20, 2014. So, anyone who enters the U.S. after November 20, 2014 will not be eligible for deportation protection or deferred action under the Obama Immigration Executive Order.Attorney Gail Seeram,Julian Edelman Patriots Jersey UK, [email protected]In U.S. 1-877-GAIL-LAW or Outside U.S. 407-292-7730Web: www.myorlandoimmigrationlawyer.com |
