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Immigrant Rights
F.Y.R.E - 1.2016
Citizen, Legal Permanent resident (LPR), & Undocumented immigrant.
What is the difference?
What rights to each have?
US Citizen LPR Undocumented Immigrant
Go to school
Live in the U.S.
Work in the U.S.
Vote
Invite their foreign family members to come over
Wait Times for Family Visas
Unmarried children of US citizens:
Unmarried adult children of legal permanent residents:
Sibling of adult US Citizens:
Married Children of US Citizens:
Vietnam- | Philippines-
China- | Philippines-
India- | China-
China- | Philippines-
4 years 13 years
8 years 27 years
49 years 37 years
37 years 92 years
Amy’s Story
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUfLtl6hA-E&feature=youtu.be
Perception of P
eople
“Undocumented Immigrant”
“Illegal Immigrant”
“Illegal Alien”
Who are“undocumented immigrants”?
Hardworking, pays taxes, contributes and cares about this country, wants to stay in the U.S.
Diverse people from all over the world, including Asia and the Polynesian Islands.
Can be deported at any time.
Undocumented APIs Stories
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xwj439dd_Do
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUfLtl6hA-E&feature=youtu.be
11.5M Undocumented Immigrants
Nationally:
1.3M Identify as Asian or P.I.
APIs in WA State make up 26% of the undocumented populationWong, T., (2015). AAPI Undocumented Immigrants In The U.S. (http://ccis.ucsd.edu/aapi-undocumented-immigrants-in-the-u-s/)
Locally,
WA State: 25% INDIA 22% KOREA 18% CHINA 13% PHILIPPINES 9% VIETNAM 13% OTHER
APIs in WA State qualify for DACA or DAPA
Wong, T., (2015). AAPI Undocumented Immigrants In The U.S. (http://ccis.ucsd.edu/aapi-undocumented-immigrants-in-the-u-s/)
Why Migrate?
CHANGE CAN HAPPEN
Change can happen
The Immigrant Rights Movement
2006 - presentImmigration Reform Movement
forced policy makers to listen
Institution’s Coming Out Day
WA State DreamAct
Stopping deportation
Pro-Immigrant Rights Won by the People
Won by the people:
● In-state Tuition (HB1079 )
● WA Dream Act ● DACA ● WA Driver’s
License
What we are still fighting for:
● DAPA & ExDACA● Admin Relief for All● Health For All● Immigration Reform
D.A.C.A. & D.A.P.A
(Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) &(Deferred Action for Parental Accountability)
Presented by:
What is DAPA?DAPA is a proposed federal program, that provides
temporary work authorization, protection from deportation, a Social Security Number, and other
benefits to certain immigrant parents whose children are U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
The DAPA program has NOT started yet. There are no applications available.
Presented by:
What is DACA?DACA is a federal program, started in 2012, that provides temporary
work authorization, protection from deportation, a Social Security Number, and other benefits to certain immigrant youth who were
brought to the U.S. as children.
DACA can be renewed every two years.
Presented by:
Why Apply ?
Presented by:
Eligibility for DACA
1. Came to the US before 16 years old
2. Has continuously lived in the US since June 15, 2007
5. Under 31 years old on June 15, 2012
3. Entered without inspection OR visa expired before June 15, 2012
4. In school, graduated from HS, obtained GED, or honorable discharge from military
6. Not convicted of felony, significant misdemeanor, multiple misdemeanors
7. Physically present in US on June 15, 2012 and at the time submit application
700,000700,000 HAVE BEEN HAVE BEEN APPROVED FOR DACA!APPROVED FOR DACA!
Presented by:
APIs make up for less than 4.6% of DACA applications
Presented by:
Application rates of DACA eligible APIs
Wong, T., (2015). AAPI Undocumented Immigrants In The U.S. (http://ccis.ucsd.edu/aapi-undocumented-immigrants-in-the-u-s/)
Why Are APIs Not Applying?
• Unaware DACA exists • Unaware that APIs are eligible for DACA • Misperception of DACA program• Cultural shame or stigma• Fear • Seen as risky• Distrust in government and systems• Don’t want to jeopardize relationship with employers • Services unavailable • Language barriers• Exploring other options (asylum visa, u-visa, t-visa)
The FAIR! Campaign
Support for Undocumented APIsMailing Parties
ScholarshipsSafe Spaces
Community Support
Your Immigration Story
1. What is your family’s country of origin?2. What was life like before coming to the US?3. Why did your family to move to the US?4. What has your family’s experience been since moving to
the US?
I need DACA, but I don’t think I qualify…
GET SCREENED ANYWAY!!!!
What You Can Do
1. Pledge to make a difference. Be an ally!
1. Volunteer! Join the Immigration Justice Movement!
2. Encourage your undocumented friends and family to get screened!
3. Talk about the issues and set the record straight.
