Two Prominent Democrats Float Idea Of Delaying Immigration Actions - Page 2

Are we talking oil or mud wrestling?

No, DACA merely won't qualify them for relief. But being the parents of a USC will - if the Executive Action says so.

It would benefit some parents of DREAMers, but depending on the wording (may be not all). My mother has 2 DACA beneficiaries and 2 USCs (minors) in our home.

Having DACA beneficiaries in a home definitely highlights the fact that mixed status families exist and should not disqualify a parent from potential relief, if they are also the parents of USC minors.

I believe the argument for the EO will be along the lines of deportation is a violation of the 8th Amendment, making it cruel and unusual punishment. This would be due to the length of stay. Our countries of origin change a lot in 5 years, much less 10+ years. The rights of undocumented immigrants are protected by the Constitution.

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"Literally my first reaction is don't pee on my leg and tell me that it's raining," said Gabriela Domenzain, director of Hispanic press outreach for Obama's 2012 campaign, when asked about Axelrod's tweet. "if [the Republicans] want to do something, they can do their job and legislate. [Obama] has done everything to get them to the table."

Right on point. If GOP hates EOs on immigration, pass CIR damn it.

I would be terribly surprised if Obama extended deferred action to the parents of DREAMERS, but not to the spouses and parents of USC or LPR. That's a very popular proposal and can't see too many people in the center finding it unreasonable. I also hope he extends the cap for deferred action in regards to age I know many deserving people who fell outside of the age requirement.

Spouses of USCs don't need deferred action. They need parole in place. Besides, if you sit on your ass instead of getting the I-601A waiver then by all means, you deserve to stay illegal.

EO should be based on time rather than just be parents of USCs or parents of DACA beneficiaries. Ten years is a reasonable time. This will take care of older dreamers that didn't qualify for DACA, parents of USCs, as well as parents of DACA beneficiaries. It wouldn't be fair for a couple to receive EO after coming 2 years ago and having USC children as oppose to a coupe being here 10+ years and having no children for various reasons.

I might be just 10 years and parents of USCs.

I agree 100%. My issue is if the EO's requirements are so specific, that it leaves out deserving people.

Well considering that I am a spouse of a USC and an applicant of the i601A waiver I can tell you that your comment is both ignorant and very misinformed. For those who have not realized this, our immigration system is very subjective. Our i601A was rejected because it failed to prove that my husband would suffer significant hardship. So I guess you're right anyone who doesn't apply for the waiver should remain "illegal" because it's such an easy, inexpensive, carefree process that causes absolutely no stress. My husband and I have tried to everything the right way, by the book, increase our chances, be responsible and in the end I paid close to $700 for someone to look at my app and say that my husband doesn't need me here and my absence is not a problem. So if anyone wants to tell me that USC spouses do not deserve or are in need of some relief from the EO the president will issue then I will gladly engage those people. But by all means if you have experience with the i601a and can relate then do so, otherwise any opinion on that subject is baseless. I have experience as a dreamer, a spouse of a USC, a child of a person who children have daca, a sister of someone who aged out, and as someone who parent failed to make any attempt to adjust the status of his children before he decided to pass away. So do I think spouses deserve some relief, hell yes I do.