PROPOSAL - Page 6

oh god, no financial aid? I guess if it has to be done.

*wishes there was a Dream Act Legislative Division*

we already don't get any financial aid in the current version.

D'oh. I swear I knew that

Yeah, if you can work and get an AA degree that is probably reasonable. I just think that whatever concessions you make you need to make sure it will actually have an impact on the vote - or what is the point ? There were changes made (age limit, instate tuition) and alipac / et. al just continued to lie about them.

Ya know, I kinda like this idea, even if it is just speculation. So my anal list-making self came up with something, and I used little snips from here and there in this thread to give credit. Here goes:

To Even Qualify:
1. Must pass a series of background checks, fingerprinting/biometrics, criminal record checks etc. (to appease those who make the "possible terrorists" claims.
2. Must have verifiable proof of high school completion (most diplomas and verifications from schools have unique seals, etc.)
3. Must have verifiable proof of length of time in U.S. (i.e. official government documents, company bills/notices that can be checked, official school documents, official travel documents, maybe tax documents (could be controversial), etc.)
4. Age limit? As mentioned, it may be best to leave this as is so more people aren't weeded out, like lilbawler and lutier

Once Deemed Eligible:
1. After submitting proof of college (from an accredited institution) or military enrollment, will receive temporary conditional resident status and the ability to legally work, both to expire in 6 (?) years.
2. During that period, applicant will be required to complete the following:
a. Complete x amount of time in the military, with an honorable discharge or continuation of service
OR
b. Graduate with an associate's degree and x amount of verifiable community service
c. Graduate with a bachelor's degree and x-c amount of verifiable community service (c some constant to be determined)
d. Graduate with an associate's followed by a bachelor's degree and x-2c amount of verifiable community service
e. Graduate with 2 bachelor's degrees (in different fields) and x-3c amount of verifiable community service
f. Graduate with a bachelor's degree followed by a master's degree and x-4c amount of verifiable community service
ALSO:
1. Applicant must not obtain a criminal record during this period
2. Applicant must not leave the U.S. w/o permission for more than x months at a time
3. Applicant must not apply for any forms of welfare from the government (i.e. unemployment, etc.)
4. Applicant cannot apply for any forms of federal financial aid whatsoever, but may apply for state-aid, if available, and any private forms of aid for which they are eligible.
5. Applicant must pay a fine of x amount at the end of said period.

If Applicant Successfully Completes Above Requirements w/in Specified Period of time, they will become eligible for permanent resident status, based on the following:
1. Applicant must repeat a series of background checks, criminal history checks, etc
2. Applicant must submit all verifiable documents of proof of above requirements in a timely manner, to be later specified
3. Applicant will not be able to sponsor or assist in any way any current family members for immigration purposes
4. Applicant will not be eligible for a period of 10 (?) years to apply for citizenship, and after the period, if eligible, must apply in the same manner as all other legal residents (i.e no special treatment)

So that's that, just my take. Again, a lot of this came from ideas from a lot of y'all, so thanks. Yay or nay?

Yay.

Yay, but I would definitely work in Cornyn's bacherlor's requirement, and if needed, Hutchison's proposal. I'd be willing to go three rounds in the ring with Floyd Mayweather too.

Btw Free, thanks for listing all those down!

Yeah, I would too for sure, but I was just trying to include as many people as I could so i don't piss anyone off lol, as people's nerves are still rather raw. As for Mayweather...I think I'll leave that one to you lol