COMMUNITY

NAVIGATOR TRAINING
MODULE 3:
ADMINISTRATIVE RELIEF
APRIL 7, 2015

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
This presentation is a product of the Committee for Immigration Reform
Implementation (CIRI) Regional Coordination subcommittee. This was
prepared by Tara Raghuveer of the National Partnership for New
Americans (NPNA). Susan Schreiber and Jack Holmgren of Catholic
Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC) supplied the Immigration 101
module, based on CLINICs 2-day immigration law training. Mayron
Payes and Larry Kleinman of FIRM provided guidance on the
Defending AR module. Patrick Taurel of the American Immigration
Council (AIC) contributed to the module on Unlawful Practice of Law.
Frances Valdez (United We DREAM), Courtney Tudi (World Relief),
Eddie Carmona (PICO), George Escobar (CASA de Maryland), Ruth
Lopez (ICIRR), Camille Mackler (NYIC), Adrienne DerVartanian
(Farmworker Justice), and Kelly Rodriguez (AFL-CIO) all provided
additional resources and guidance. This training is based on the
NPNA-United Food and Commercial Workers naturalization
partnership.
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MODULE 3:

ADMINISTRATIVE
RELIEF
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WHAT HAVE YOU

HEARD ABOUT
ADMIN RELIEF?
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THE PRESIDENTS
ANNOUCEMENT
On November 20, 2014, President Obama
announced several executive orders on
immigration
The President is directing federal immigration
agencies to prioritize use of resources and
defer deportation, authorize work permits, allow
travel
These programs are referred to as
administrative relief and up to 5.2 million could
qualify
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WHAT IS DEFERRED
ACTION?

The government will not place people

who meet certain requirements into
deportation proceedings
Not legal immigration status
Not a path to citizenship
Protection, work permit, some approved
travel
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WHO QUALIFIES FOR DAPA?

To qualify for DAPA, a person must:

Be the parent of a U.S. citizen or LPR son or daughter
born on or before November 20, 2014;
Have lived in the U.S. since before January 1, 2010;
Be in the U.S. on November 20, 2014 and on the date
they apply for deferred action;
Have no lawful immigration status in the U.S. on
November 20, 2014; and
Submit to, and pass, security and criminal background
checks
3.7 million potentially qualify
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WHO QUALIFIES FOR DACA?

DACA 2012
Arrived in U.S. before
16 years old
Age cap = 31
In U.S. since before
June 15, 2007
High school diploma or
GED or military
2 year deferred action

EXPANDED DACA
Arrived in U.S. before 16
years old
No age cap
In U.S. since before
January 1, 2010
High school diploma or
GED or military
3 year deferred action

1.5 million potentially qualify

COSTS AND PROCEDURES

Both programs will cost a $465 fee

Both programs will require biometrics
Once the program begins, approved applicants
will receive a three year grant of deferred
action and work authorization

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BENEFITS OF
DEFERRED ACTION

Protection from deportation for three

years
Work authorization
Social security number
Drivers license in some states
Ability to request permission to travel
abroad
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LIMITATIONS OF
DEFERRED ACTION
Not a green card or visa
Not a path to citizenship
Discretionary case-by-case decision
based on DHS enforcement priorities
No access to public benefits

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HYPOTHETICALS:
WHO QUALIFIES?
Tanya arrived in the US without legal documentation when
she was 9 years old in 1999. She has lived in the US since
that time. She was in school but dropped out and did not
graduate. She is not currently in school and is not an
honorably discharged veteran of the Coast Guard or Armed
Forces.
Might Tanya qualify for relief? Why or why not? If so, which
kind?

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HYPOTHETICALS:
WHO QUALIFIES?
Sanjay arrived in the US without legal documentation when
he was 35 in 2008. Sanjays wife joined him here in 2012.
They had a baby in 2013.
Might Sanjay qualify for relief? Why or why not? If so,
which kind?
Might Sanjays wife qualify for relief? Why or why not? If so,
which kind?

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HYPOTHETICALS:
WHO QUALIFIES?
Rebecca is 40 and entered the US without
legal documentation in 1990. She does not
have children but is expecting. She has lived
in the US since she arrived here and she
graduated from high school.
Does Rebecca qualify for relief? Why or why
not? If so, what kind?
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WHEN CAN
ELIGIBLE APPICANTS APPLY?
We dont know yet
There are NO APPLICATIONS out
yet (except for DACA 2012)
Beware of scams!!!

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THE FIGHT FOR

IMMIGRATION ACTION CONTINUES
In the courts
26 STATES
SUED THE OBAMA
ADMINISTRATION

THEY FOUND A
JUDGE WHO
WOUD DECIDE IN
THEIR FAVOR,
AND HE DID

TEMPORARY
SUSPENSION OF
DAPA/EXPANDED
DACA

DEPT. OF JUSTICE
HAS ASKED A
HIGHER COURT TO
SET ASIDE THE
JUDGES RULING

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THE FIGHT FOR ADMIN RELIEF

CONTINUES
1. This is temporary
2. This does not mean that the presidents actions were
illegal
3. DACA (2012) will continue as before
4. Take action to defend immigration action
5. We all need to prepare and help our communities
prepare

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WHAT CAN WE DO NOW?

Encourage community members to:
1. Save money for fees ($465)
2. Gather evidence to prove they qualify
3. Gather any criminal records
4. Consult with an immigration lawyer or BIA rep
5. Defend admin relief
6. Share stories with presss
7. BEWARE OF SCAMS!!!
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