New deportation policy sows confusion, scams

Agencies warn of potential exploitation

Por: Alexandra Mendoza
 28 Agosto 2011 @ 8:31 pm
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Nearly one million undocumented immigrants have been deported during the Obama administration. Agencia EFE

Agencies across the country that help undocumented immigrants are receiving a steady stream of phone calls since the Obama administration announced a change in its deportation policy a few days ago.

Anxious callers want to know: What does the policy mean? Can they apply to remain in the country? Should they turn themselves in to qualify for a visa?

Christian Ramirez, from the American Friends Service Committee, makes it clear what the policy is not.

“It’s not an amnesty or immigration reform,â€