Tongan Immigration Community Forum in Seattle, WA hosted by Fearless Asians for Immigration Reform (21 Progress) and community leaders.

1. A program of
Resources for
Undocumented Immigrants
July 18th 2015
Tongan DACA-DAPA Forum
TALITALI FIEFIA
KIMOUTOLU!

2. A program of
DEFINING “UNDOCUMENTED“

3. A program of
Who are
“undocumented immigrants”?
• A foreign-born person, may have visas, but lacks a right
to be in the United States.
• Either entered without border inspection or has stayed
beyond the expiration date of a visa or other status.
• Diverse people from all over the world, including Asia
and the Polynesian Islands.
• Hardworking, pays taxes, contributes and cares about this
country, wants to stay in the U.S.
• Can be deported at any time.

4. A program of
What are the rights of an
undocumented person?
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

5. A program of
THERE ARE 1.3 MILLION
ASIAN AND PACIFIC
ISLANDERS WHO ARE
UNDOCUMENTED.
YOU ARE NOT ALONE.

6. A program of
WA State:
54,000 undocumented API immigrants
26% of total population
22,000 Eligible for Relief
25% Eligible for DACA
75% Eligible for DAPA
Presented by:

7. A program of
WA State:
25% INDIA
22% KOREA
18% CHINA
13% PHILIPPINES
9% VIETNAM
13% OTHER
Presented by:

8. A program of
D.A.C.A.
(Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals)

9. A program of
What is DACA?
DACA
is
a
federal
program,
started
in
2012,
that
provides
temporary
work
authoriza0on,
protec0on
from
deporta0on,
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.

10. A program of
Why Apply for DACA?

11. A program of
Who Qualifies for DACA?
Only those who meet the following are eligible for DACA:
1. Came to the U.S. before 16 years old
7. Continuously resided in US for 5 years prior to June 15, 2012
2. Under 31 years old on June 15, 2012
5. Entered the U.S. without inspection before June 15, 2012, or lawful
immigration status expired as of June 15, 2012;
3. In school, graduated from HS, obtained GED, or honorable discharge
from military
4. Not convicted of felony, significant misdemeanor, multiple
misdemeanors
6. Physically present in US on June 15, 2012 and at the time submit
application

12. A program of
How Do I Apply?
http://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/consideration-deferred-action-childhood-arrivals-daca

13. A program of
Is It Safe?
• The information in your deferred action request, including
information about family members and guardians, will not
be shared with ICE or U.S. Customs and Border Protection
(CBP) for the purpose of deportation.
• Unless there is evidence of fraud, a criminal offense, or
a threat to public safety or national security.
§ The government does not have the resources to deport every
undocumented person in this country.
§ Remember, if you are granted DAPA or DACA, USCIS has
decided that you are a “low priority” for deportation.

14. A program of
What If I’m Not Approved?
• If your case does not involve a criminal offense, fraud, or
a threat to public safety, USCIS will not refer your case to
ICE.
• Before submitting your application, see a professional
attorney or legal services program.

15. A program of
700,000
UNDOCUMENTED
IMMIGRANTS HAVE BEEN
APPROVED FOR DACA!

16. A program of
EXPANDED D.A.C.A.
(Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals)

17. A program of
What is Expanded DACA?
Expanded
DACA
is
a
proposed
expansion
of
the
current
federal
program,
DACA.
This
expansion
removes
the
age
cap.
Meaning,
you
don’t
have
to
be
under
31
to
apply.
Expanded
DACA
has
NOT
started
yet.
There
are
no
applica0ons
available.

18. A program of
D.A.P.A.
(Deferred Action for Parental Accountability)

19. A program of
What is DAPA?
DAPA
is
a
proposed
federal
program,
that
provides
temporary
work
authorizaJon,
protecJon
from
deportaJon,
a
Social
Security
Number,
and
other
benefits
to
certain
immigrant
parents
whose
children
are
U.S.
ciJzens
or
legal
permanent
residents.
The
DAPA
program
NOT
has
started
yet.
There
are
no
applica0ons
available.

20. A program of
Why Apply for DAPA?

21. A program of
Who Qualifies for DAPA?
Only those who meet the following are eligible for DAPA:
1. Be the parent of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.
2. Have continuously lived in the U.S. since January 1, 2010.
5. Have not been convicted of certain criminal offenses, including any
felonies and some misdemeanors
3. Have been present in the U.S. on November 20, 2014. It’s also likely
that you will need to be present in the U.S. every day from Nov. 20,
2014, until you apply for DAPA.
4. Not have a lawful immigration status on November 20, 2014. To meet
this requirement, (1) you must have entered the U.S. without papers,
or, if you entered lawfully, your lawful immigration status must have
expired before November 20, 2014; and (2) you must not have a
lawful immigration status at the time you apply for DAPA.

22. A program of
If You Qualify for
Expanded DACA or DAPA
• There is currently no form or official instructions for
submitting a request for DAPA or expanded DACA.
• A federal district court in Texas has issued an order that
temporarily puts both programs on hold.
• Collect evidence, save money, get screened.

23. A program of
Who Can Help Me?
• DACA or DAPA eligibility screening
• Immigration attorney
• Financial assistance
• It Should Be Fair DACAApplication Scholarship
• Translators
• Life after DACA workshop
All services are free, confidential, secure and professional

24. A program of
What is FAIR!?
OUR MISSION:
We recognize that the undocumented path can often be lonely and unsafe. You are not
alone.
FAIR! is a safe space for undocumented Asian and Pacific Islander people and their allies
to come together to make positive change for the community and families. Together with
bravery, hope, and solidarity, we can build power, strengthen our communities, and
support one another. We do this in the hopes that someday we can be fearless.

25. A program of
QUESTIONS?
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