Ok, let's start calling again on this !
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Ok, let's start calling again on this !
From the other side...We can assist and follow suit.... :D
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Calling Blitz
We have adopted a plan to rotate through calling 10 senators every 3 days. This way everyone has a chance to call each of the senators on the list. Every 3 days, we will post a new list of 10 senators.
Calling Blitz its DO or DIE
Over the break we have done as much as we can regarding gaining support for the Dream Act.. But no matter how many Senators have changed their mind in our support, we have to pressure the big dogs who have the only say in what comes to the Senate floor and what does not. We can have 80 cosponsors but unless they agree to bring it to the floor, it will never pass…. Here are the people we have to put more pressure on than ever before, this is not about annoying them, this is about letting them know that we have been patient, and have waited long enough and the time for action is NOW!!!
One of the most important people here is Senator McConnell the leader of Republicans and if he votes YES for Dream Act, you can surely expect half of Republicans to vote the same as him, since he has so much influence!
Democratic Majority Leader: Harry Reid : 202-224-3542
Majority Democratic Whip # 2 Democrat: Dick Durbin: 202 224-2152
Republican Minority Leader: Mitch McConnell: 202-224-2541
Minority Republican Whip # 2 Republican: Trent Lott: 202-224-6253
Orrin Hatch: 202-224-5251
Richard Lugar: 202-224-4814
Chuck Hagel: 202 224-4224
If you do not know what to say when you call here is a sample:
Hi, im calling to urge Senator__________ to do everything he can to bring the Dream Act S.774 to the Senate floor for a vote as soon as possible!
October 19) Although senators have, thus far, passed on tacking the DREAM Act amnesty on as an amendment to several other bills, majority leadership is now pushing for a vote on the DREAM Act as a stand-alone measure. That bill is expected to be S. 2205, introduced yesterday (no text yet available) by Assistant Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and cosponsored by two long-tenured Republicans. It is imperative that NumbersUSA members contact their senators to stave off any future activity on the DREAM Act.
This must of been fast and sneeky, I never heard it mentioned, think it could have been intentional. :roll:
I wonder if they are going to bring it up today?
LETS GO GET EM EVERYBODY!!
I'm on it, AGAIN! I'll be calling and emailing til I'm blue in the face. These idiots just don't get it - NO MORE AMNESTY PROGRAMS- EVER!
It looks like Senators McConnell and Lott oppose the Dream Act, so we should focus on GOP senators who haven't taken a position yet and those Democrats who have voted against amnesty in the past.
Let's spread the word to start calling again on this!
Calling emailing between loading/folding laundry...Tryin to help the wife out/suprise while she is away today. However no matter how I do the laundry it will be wrong...So maybe I will teller I fought for our country today, the laundry was just a bonus for her.
OK correct me if I'm wrong. If this comes up as a stand alone bill. It will start in the Senate and have to go to the House. So we have even more time to fight it.
Best to get it stopped in the Senate.
GREAT WORK PATRIOTS!!! LETS STAY ON IT!!! WE KNEW THEY WOULD NOT GIVE UP, however, they are going to have to BECAUSE WE ARE NOT GOING TO!!!! Have been calling and faxing and am going to continue to!!!!
WE CAN DO THIS!!!!! :
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After you have called your own Senators, please call Senate Democratic and Republican leadership:
Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) - (202)224-2158
Majority Whip Richard Durbin (D-IL) - (202)224-9447
Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) - (202)224-3135
Minority Whip Trent Lott (R-MS) - (202)224-2708
Please include:
Webb, Jim- (D - VA) (202) 224-4024
John W. Warner (R-VA) (202) 224-2023
Kyl, Jon L. (R-AZ) (202) 224-4521
NEW ACTION ALERT:
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Watch on C-Span2:
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Talk Radio List:
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Wish I could help you out Gogo, but I'm more than a little confused myself!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Gogo
Please take action on this if you have'nt already!
ACTION ALERT FOR CAPS:
http://capwiz.com/caps/issues/alert/?al ... 86&type=CO
CALL, CALL, CALL!!!!
DON'T FORGET FAXES AND E-MAILS IF YOU DON'T HAVE ABILITY IN YOUR HOME, HERE YOU GO AND FREE TO BOOT!!!! :lol:
SITES TO SEND (FREE) FAXES AND EMAILS
http://capwiz.com/caps/dbq/officials/
http://numbersusa.com/index
Text of the new dream act.
Mr. DURBIN. I understand there are two bills at the desk. I ask for their first reading, en bloc.
The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report the bills by title for the first time.
The legislative clerk read as follows:
A bill (S. 2198) to require the Architect of the Capitol to permit the acknowledgment of God on flag certificates.
A bill (S. 2205) to authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain alien students who are long-term United States residents and who entered the United States as children, and for other purposes.
Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask for their second reading and object to my own request.
The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Objection is heard. The bills will be read a second time on the next legislative day.
By Mr. DURBIN (for himself, Mr. Hagel, and Mr. Lugar):
S. 2205. A bill to authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain alien students who are long-term United States residents and who entered the United States as children, and for other purposes; read the first time.
Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record.
There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be placed in the RECORD, as follows:
S. 2205
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2007'' or the ``DREAM Act of 2007''.
SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS.
In this Act :
(1) INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION.--The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given that term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001).
(2) SECRETARY.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Homeland Security.
(3) UNIFORMED SERVICES.--The term ``uniformed services'' has the meaning given that term in section 101(a) of title 10, United States Code.
SEC. 3. CANCELLATION OF REMOVAL AND ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS OF CERTAIN LONG-TERM RESIDENTS WHO ENTERED THE UNITED STATES AS CHILDREN.
(a) Special Rule for Certain Long-Term Residents Who Entered the United States as Children.--
(1) IN GENERAL.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law and except as otherwise provided in this Act , the Secretary may cancel removal of, and adjust to the status of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, subject to the conditional basis described in section 4, an alien who is inadmissible or deportable from the United States, if the alien demonstrates that--
(A) the alien has been physically present in the United States for a continuous period of not less than 5 years immediately preceding the date of enactment of this Act , and had not yet reached the age of 16 years at the time of initial entry;
(B) the alien has been a person of good moral character since the date of enactment of this Act ;
(C) the alien--
(i) is not inadmissible under paragraph (2), paragraph (3), subparagraph (B), (C), (E), (F), or (G) of paragraph (6), or subsection (C) of paragraph (10) of section 212(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)), except that if the alien is inadmissible solely under subparagraph (C) or (F) of paragraph (6) of such section, the alien had not yet reached the age of 16 years at the time the violation was committed; and
(ii) is not deportable under subparagraph (E) or (G) of paragraph (1), paragraph (2), subparagraph (B), (C), or (D) of paragraph (3), paragraph (4), or paragraph (6) of section 237(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1227(a)), except that if the alien is deportable solely under subparagraph (C) or (D) of paragraph (3) of such section, the alien had not yet reached the age of 16 years at the time the violation was committed;
(D) the alien, at the time of application, has been admitted to an institution of higher education in the United States, or has earned a high school diploma or obtained a general education development certificate in the United States;
(E) the alien has never been under a final administrative or judicial order of exclusion, deportation, or removal, unless the alien--
(i) has remained in the United States under color of law after such order was issued; or
(ii) received the order before attaining the age of 16 years; and
(F) the alien was had not yet reached the age of 30 years on the date of enactment of this Act .
(2) WAIVER.--Notwithstanding paragraph (1), the Secretary of Homeland Security may waive the ground of ineligibility under section 212(a)(6) of the Immigration and Nationality Act and the ground of deportability under paragraphs (1), (3), and (6) of section 237(a) of that Act for humanitarian purposes or family unity or when it is otherwise in the public interest.
(3) PROCEDURES.--The Secretary shall provide a procedure by regulation allowing eligible individuals to apply affirmatively for the relief available under this subsection without being placed in removal proceedings.
(b) Termination of Continuous Period.--For purposes of this section, any period of continuous residence or continuous physical presence in the United States of an alien who applies for cancellation of removal under this section shall not terminate when the alien is served a notice to appear under section 239(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1229(a)).
(c) Treatment of Certain Breaks in Presence.--
(1) IN GENERAL.--An alien shall be considered to have failed to maintain continuous physical presence in the United States under subsection (a) if the alien has departed from the United States for any period in excess of 90 days or for any periods in the aggregate exceeding 180 days.
(2) EXTENSIONS FOR EXCEPTIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES.--The Secretary may extend the time periods described in paragraph (1) if the alien demonstrates that the failure to timely return to the United States was due to exceptional circumstances. The exceptional circumstances determined sufficient to justify such an extension shall be no less compelling than serious illness of the alien, or death or serious illness of a parent, grandparent, sibling, or child of the alien.
(d) Exemption From Numerical Limitations.--Nothing in this section may be construed to apply a numerical limitation on the number of aliens who may be eligible for cancellation of removal or adjustment of status under this section.
(e) Regulations.--
(1) PROPOSED REGULATIONS.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act , the Secretary shall publish proposed regulations implementing this section. Such regulations shall be effective immediately on an interim basis, but are subject to change and revision after public notice and opportunity for a period for public comment.
(2) INTERIM, FINAL REGULATIONS.--Within a reasonable time after publication of the interim regulations in accordance with paragraph (1), the Secretary shall publish final regulations implementing this section.
SEC. 4. CONDITIONAL PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS.
(a) In General.--
(1) CONDITIONAL BASIS FOR STATUS.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, and except as provided in section 5, an alien whose status has been adjusted under section 3 to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence shall be considered to have obtained such status on a conditional basis subject to the provisions of this section. Such conditional permanent resident status shall be valid for a period of 6 years, subject to termination under subsection (b).
(2) NOTICE OF REQUIREMENTS.--
(A) AT TIME OF OBTAINING PERMANENT RESIDENCE.--At the time an alien obtains permanent resident status on a conditional basis under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall provide for notice to the alien regarding the provisions of this section and the requirements of subsection (c) to have the conditional basis of such status removed.
(B) EFFECT OF FAILURE TO PROVIDE NOTICE.--The failure of the Secretary to provide a notice under this paragraph--
(i) shall not affect the enforcement of the provisions of this Act with respect to the alien; and
(ii) shall not give rise to any private right of action by the alien.
(3) LIMITATION ON REMOVAL.--The Secretary may not remove an alien who has a pending application for conditional permanent resident status under this section.
(b) Termination of Status.--
(1) IN GENERAL.--The Secretary shall terminate the conditional permanent resident status of any alien who obtained such status under this Act , if the Secretary determines that the alien--
(A) ceases to meet the requirements of subparagraph (B) or (C) of section 3(a)(1);
(B) has become a public charge; or
(C) has received a dishonorable or other than honorable discharge from the uniformed services.
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(2) RETURN TO PREVIOUS IMMIGRATION STATUS.--Any alien whose conditional permanent resident status is terminated under paragraph (1) shall return to the immigration status the alien had immediately prior to receiving conditional permanent resident status under this Act .
(c) Requirements of Timely Petition for Removal of Condition.--
(1) IN GENERAL.--In order for the conditional basis of permanent resident status obtained by an alien under subsection (a) to be removed, the alien must file with the Secretary, in accordance with paragraph (3), a petition which requests the removal of such conditional basis and which provides, under penalty of perjury, the facts and information so that the Secretary may make the determination described in paragraph (2)(A).
(2) ADJUDICATION OF PETITION TO REMOVE CONDITION.--
(A) IN GENERAL.--If a petition is filed in accordance with paragraph (1) for an alien, the Secretary shall make a determination as to whether the alien meets the requirements set out in subparagraphs (A) through (E) of subsection (d)(1).
(B) REMOVAL OF CONDITIONAL BASIS IF FAVORABLE DETERMINATION.--If the Secretary determines that the alien meets such requirements, the Secretary shall notify the alien of such determination and immediately remove the conditional basis of the status of the alien.
(C) TERMINATION IF ADVERSE DETERMINATION.--If the Secretary determines that the alien does not meet such requirements, the Secretary shall notify the alien of such determination and terminate the conditional permanent resident status of the alien as of the date of the determination.
(3) TIME TO FILE PETITION.--An alien may petition to remove the conditional basis to lawful resident status during the period beginning 180 days before and ending 2 years after either the date that is 6 years after the date of the granting of conditional permanent resident status or any other expiration date of the conditional permanent resident status as extended by the Secretary in accordance with this Act . The alien shall be deemed in conditional permanent resident status in the United States during the period in which the petition is pending.
(d) Details of Petition.--
(1) CONTENTS OF PETITION.--Each petition for an alien under subsection (c)(1) shall contain information to permit the Secretary to determine whether each of the following requirements is met:
(A) The alien has demonstrated good moral character during the entire period the alien has been a conditional permanent resident.
(B) The alien is in compliance with section 3(a)(1)(C).
(C) The alien has not abandoned the alien's residence in the United States. The Secretary shall presume that the alien has abandoned such residence if the alien is absent from the United States for more than 365 days, in the aggregate, during the period of conditional residence, unless the alien demonstrates that alien has not abandoned the alien's residence. An alien who is absent from the United States due to active service in the uniformed services has not abandoned the alien's residence in the United States during the period of such service.
(D) The alien has completed at least 1 of the following:
(i) The alien has acquired a degree from an institution of higher education in the United States or has completed at least 2 years, in good standing, in a program for a bachelor's degree or higher degree in the United States.
(ii) The alien has served in the uniformed services for at least 2 years and, if discharged, has received an honorable discharge.
(E) The alien has provided a list of each secondary school (as that term is defined in section 9101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801)) that the alien attended in the United States.
(2) HARDSHIP EXCEPTION.--
(A) IN GENERAL.--The Secretary may, in the Secretary's discretion, remove the conditional status of an alien if the alien--
(i) satisfies the requirements of subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of paragraph (1);
(ii) demonstrates compelling circumstances for the inability to complete the requirements described in subparagraph (D) of such paragraph; and
(iii) demonstrates that the alien's removal from the United States would result in exceptional and extremely unusual hardship to the alien or the alien's spouse, parent, or child who is a citizen or a lawful permanent resident of the United States.
(B) EXTENSION.--Upon a showing of good cause, the Secretary may extend the period of conditional resident status for the purpose of completing the requirements described in subparagraph (D) of paragraph (1).
(e) Treatment of Period for Purposes of Naturalization.--For purposes of title III of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1401 et seq.), in the case of an alien who is in the United States as a lawful permanent resident on a conditional basis under this section, the alien shall be considered to have been admitted as an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence and to be in the United States as an alien lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence. However, the conditional basis must be removed before the alien may apply for naturalization.
SEC. 5. TREATMENT OF CERTAIN APPLICANTS.
If, on the date of enactment of this Act , an alien has satisfied all the requirements of subparagraphs (A) through (F) of section 3(a)(1) and subparagraph (D) of section 4(d)(1), the Secretary may adjust the status of the alien to that of a conditional resident in accordance with section 3. The alien may petition for removal of such condition at the end of the conditional residence period in accordance with section 4(c) if the alien has met the requirements of subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of section 4(d)(1) during the entire period of conditional residence.
SEC. 6. EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION.
(a) Secretary.--Except as provided in subsection (b), the Secretary shall have exclusive jurisdiction to determine eligibility for relief under this Act .
(b) Attorney General.--Notwithstanding subsection (a), if an alien has been placed into deportation, exclusion, or removal proceedings either prior to or after filing an application for relief under this Act , the Attorney General shall have exclusive jurisdiction and shall assume all the powers and duties of the Secretary under this Act until proceedings are terminated. If a final order of deportation, exclusion, or removal is entered for the alien the Secretary shall resume all powers and duties under this Act with respect to the alien.
SEC. 7. STAY OF REMOVAL OF CERTAIN ALIENS ENROLLED IN PRIMARY OR SECONDARY SCHOOL.
(a) Stay of Removal.--The Attorney General shall stay the removal proceedings of any alien who--
(1) meets all the requirements of subparagraphs (A), (B), (C), (E), and (F) of section 3(a)(1);
(2) is at least 12 years of age; and
(3) is enrolled full time in a primary or secondary school.
(b) Employment.--An alien whose removal is stayed pursuant to subsection (a) may be engaged in employment in the United States consistent with the Fair Labor Standards Act (29 U.S.C. 201 et seq.) and State and local laws governing minimum age for employment.
(c) Lift of Stay.--The Attorney General shall lift the stay granted pursuant to subsection (a) if the alien--
(1) is no longer enrolled in a primary or secondary school; or
(2) ceases to meet the requirements of subsection (a)(1).
SEC. 8. PENALTIES FOR FALSE STATEMENTS IN APPLICATION.
Whoever files an application for relief under this Act and willfully and knowingly falsifies, misrepresents, or conceals a material fact or makes any false or fraudulent statement or representation, or makes or uses any false writing or document knowing the same to contain any false or fraudulent statement or entry, shall be fined in accordance with title 18, United States Code, or imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both.
SEC. 9. CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION.
(a) Prohibition.--Except as provided in subsection (b), no officer or employee of the United States may--
(1) use the information furnished by the applicant pursuant to an application filed under this Act to initiate removal proceedings against any persons identified in the application;
(2) make any publication whereby the information furnished by any particular individual pursuant to an application under this Act can be identified; or
(3) permit anyone other than an officer or employee of the United States to examine applications filed under this Act .
(b) Required Disclosure.--The Attorney General or the Secretary shall provide the information furnished under this section, and any other information derived from such furnished information, to--
(1) a duly recognized law enforcement entity in connection with an investigation or prosecution of an offense described in paragraph (2) or (3) of section 212(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)), when such information is requested in writing by such entity; or
(2) an official coroner for purposes of affirmatively identifying a deceased individual (whether or not such individual is deceased as a result of a crime).
(c) Penalty.--Whoever knowingly uses, publishes, or permits information to be examined in violation of this section shall be fined not more than $10,000.
SEC. 10. HIGHER EDUCATION ASSISTANCE.
Notwithstanding any provision of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.), with respect to assistance provided under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070 et seq.), an alien who adjusts status to that of a lawful permanent resident under this Act shall be eligible only for the following assistance under such title:
(1) Student loans under parts B, D, and E of such title IV, subject to the requirements of such parts.
(2) Federal work-study programs under part C of such title IV, subject to the requirements of such part.
(3) Services under such title IV, subject to the requirements for such services.
SEC. 11. GAO REPORT.
Not later than 7 years after the date of enactment of this Act , the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit a report to the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives setting forth--
(1) the number of aliens who were eligible for cancellation of removal and adjustment of status under section 3(a);
(C) has received a dishonorable or other than honorable discharge from the uniformed services.
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(2) RETURN TO PREVIOUS IMMIGRATION STATUS.--Any alien whose conditional permanent resident status is terminated under paragraph (1) shall return to the immigration status the alien had immediately prior to receiving conditional permanent resident status under this Act .
(c) Requirements of Timely Petition for Removal of Condition.--
(1) IN GENERAL.--In order for the conditional basis of permanent resident status obtained by an alien under subsection (a) to be removed, the alien must file with the Secretary, in accordance with paragraph (3), a petition which requests the removal of such conditional basis and which provides, under penalty of perjury, the facts and information so that the Secretary may make the determination described in paragraph (2)(A).
(2) ADJUDICATION OF PETITION TO REMOVE CONDITION.--
(A) IN GENERAL.--If a petition is filed in accordance with paragraph (1) for an alien, the Secretary shall make a determination as to whether the alien meets the requirements set out in subparagraphs (A) through (E) of subsection (d)(1).
(B) REMOVAL OF CONDITIONAL BASIS IF FAVORABLE DETERMINATION.--If the Secretary determines that the alien meets such requirements, the Secretary shall notify the alien of such determination and immediately remove the conditional basis of the status of the alien.
(C) TERMINATION IF ADVERSE DETERMINATION.--If the Secretary determines that the alien does not meet such requirements, the Secretary shall notify the alien of such determination and terminate the conditional permanent resident status of the alien as of the date of the determination.
(3) TIME TO FILE PETITION.--An alien may petition to remove the conditional basis to lawful resident status during the period beginning 180 days before and ending 2 years after either the date that is 6 years after the date of the granting of conditional permanent resident status or any other expiration date of the conditional permanent resident status as extended by the Secretary in accordance with this Act . The alien shall be deemed in conditional permanent resident status in the United States during the period in which the petition is pending.
(d) Details of Petition.--
(1) CONTENTS OF PETITION.--Each petition for an alien under subsection (c)(1) shall contain information to permit the Secretary to determine whether each of the following requirements is met:
(A) The alien has demonstrated good moral character during the entire period the alien has been a conditional permanent resident.
(B) The alien is in compliance with section 3(a)(1)(C).
(C) The alien has not abandoned the alien's residence in the United States. The Secretary shall presume that the alien has abandoned such residence if the alien is absent from the United States for more than 365 days, in the aggregate, during the period of conditional residence, unless the alien demonstrates that alien has not abandoned the alien's residence. An alien who is absent from the United States due to active service in the uniformed services has not abandoned the alien's residence in the United States during the period of such service.
(D) The alien has completed at least 1 of the following:
(i) The alien has acquired a degree from an institution of higher education in the United States or has completed at least 2 years, in good standing, in a program for a bachelor's degree or higher degree in the United States.
(ii) The alien has served in the uniformed services for at least 2 years and, if discharged, has received an honorable discharge.
(E) The alien has provided a list of each secondary school (as that term is defined in section 9101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801)) that the alien attended in the United States.
(2) HARDSHIP EXCEPTION.--
(A) IN GENERAL.--The Secretary may, in the Secretary's discretion, remove the conditional status of an alien if the alien--
(i) satisfies the requirements of subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of paragraph (1);
(ii) demonstrates compelling circumstances for the inability to complete the requirements described in subparagraph (D) of such paragraph; and
(iii) demonstrates that the alien's removal from the United States would result in exceptional and extremely unusual hardship to the alien or the alien's spouse, parent, or child who is a citizen or a lawful permanent resident of the United States.
(B) EXTENSION.--Upon a showing of good cause, the Secretary may extend the period of conditional resident status for the purpose of completing the requirements described in subparagraph (D) of paragraph (1).
(e) Treatment of Period for Purposes of Naturalization.--For purposes of title III of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1401 et seq.), in the case of an alien who is in the United States as a lawful permanent resident on a conditional basis under this section, the alien shall be considered to have been admitted as an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence and to be in the United States as an alien lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence. However, the conditional basis must be removed before the alien may apply for naturalization.
SEC. 5. TREATMENT OF CERTAIN APPLICANTS.
If, on the date of enactment of this Act , an alien has satisfied all the requirements of subparagraphs (A) through (F) of section 3(a)(1) and subparagraph (D) of section 4(d)(1), the Secretary may adjust the status of the alien to that of a conditional resident in accordance with section 3. The alien may petition for removal of such condition at the end of the conditional residence period in accordance with section 4(c) if the alien has met the requirements of subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of section 4(d)(1) during the entire period of conditional residence.
SEC. 6. EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION.
(a) Secretary.--Except as provided in subsection (b), the Secretary shall have exclusive jurisdiction to determine eligibility for relief under this Act .
(b) Attorney General.--Notwithstanding subsection (a), if an alien has been placed into deportation, exclusion, or removal proceedings either prior to or after filing an application for relief under this Act , the Attorney General shall have exclusive jurisdiction and shall assume all the powers and duties of the Secretary under this Act until proceedings are terminated. If a final order of deportation, exclusion, or removal is entered for the alien the Secretary shall resume all powers and duties under this Act with respect to the alien.
SEC. 7. STAY OF REMOVAL OF CERTAIN ALIENS ENROLLED IN PRIMARY OR SECONDARY SCHOOL.
(a) Stay of Removal.--The Attorney General shall stay the removal proceedings of any alien who--
(1) meets all the requirements of subparagraphs (A), (B), (C), (E), and (F) of section 3(a)(1);
(2) is at least 12 years of age; and
(3) is enrolled full time in a primary or secondary school.
(b) Employment.--An alien whose removal is stayed pursuant to subsection (a) may be engaged in employment in the United States consistent with the Fair Labor Standards Act (29 U.S.C. 201 et seq.) and State and local laws governing minimum age for employment.
(c) Lift of Stay.--The Attorney General shall lift the stay granted pursuant to subsection (a) if the alien--
(1) is no longer enrolled in a primary or secondary school; or
(2) ceases to meet the requirements of subsection (a)(1).
SEC. 8. PENALTIES FOR FALSE STATEMENTS IN APPLICATION.
Whoever files an application for relief under this Act and willfully and knowingly falsifies, misrepresents, or conceals a material fact or makes any false or fraudulent statement or representation, or makes or uses any false writing or document knowing the same to contain any false or fraudulent statement or entry, shall be fined in accordance with title 18, United States Code, or imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both.
SEC. 9. CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION.
(a) Prohibition.--Except as provided in subsection (b), no officer or employee of the United States may--
(1) use the information furnished by the applicant pursuant to an application filed under this Act to initiate removal proceedings against any persons identified in the application;
(2) make any publication whereby the information furnished by any particular individual pursuant to an application under this Act can be identified; or
(3) permit anyone other than an officer or employee of the United States to examine applications filed under this Act .
(b) Required Disclosure.--The Attorney General or the Secretary shall provide the information furnished under this section, and any other information derived from such furnished information, to--
(1) a duly recognized law enforcement entity in connection with an investigation or prosecution of an offense described in paragraph (2) or (3) of section 212(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)), when such information is requested in writing by such entity; or
(2) an official coroner for purposes of affirmatively identifying a deceased individual (whether or not such individual is deceased as a result of a crime).
(c) Penalty.--Whoever knowingly uses, publishes, or permits information to be examined in violation of this section shall be fined not more than $10,000.
SEC. 10. HIGHER EDUCATION ASSISTANCE.
Notwithstanding any provision of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.), with respect to assistance provided under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070 et seq.), an alien who adjusts status to that of a lawful permanent resident under this Act shall be eligible only for the following assistance under such title:
(1) Student loans under parts B, D, and E of such title IV, subject to the requirements of such parts.
(2) Federal work-study programs under part C of such title IV, subject to the requirements of such part.
(3) Services under such title IV, subject to the requirements for such services.
SEC. 11. GAO REPORT.
Not later than 7 years after the date of enactment of this Act , the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit a report to the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives setting forth--
(1) the number of aliens who were eligible for cancellation of removal and adjustment of status under section 3(a);
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(2) the number of aliens who applied for adjustment of status under section 3(a);
(3) the number of aliens who were granted adjustment of status under section 3(a); and
(4) the number of aliens whose conditional permanent resident status was removed under section 4.
Well, I just heard something that made my mouth fall open--
Senator Burr's office just said he will be voting AGAINST the DREAM Act if and when it comes back up as an amendment or stand alone.
"I can assure you that Senator Burr will oppose the Dream Act no matter how it's introduced."
Every day I talk to these folks and this is a first!
WONDERFUL NEWS and it is because of the dedication of patriots like you and many others who have been calling , faxing and emailing, that BURR has changed his tune!!!! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by florgal
I think a lot of them are getting as tired of this as we are. I just alerted John and Ken.
I called Craig and Crapo's Washington offices. I also called McConnell and Lott. No problem getting thru (DC offices).
Called Reid -- no human is answering, but I left a message. Same thing happened with Turdin, er I mean Durbin, and Hatch. LOL.
KEEP CALLING!!!
Equalizer, great idea :idea: contacting John & Ken. Those guys make people move!! Thanks!
Thanks Triumph, Butterbean & all.
For a list of whom to call, here is the link from Numbers that lists who has committed to vote NO on the Dream Act amnesty, and those who have not taken a position yet (that we should focus on). This is a good to print out and use:
http://www.numbersusa.com/hottopic/aachamps.html
Also, please include the following senators in your calls, who have not publicly taken a position yet. Use the NumbersUSA list and the list below (which is not complete). Feel free to add or edit to the following based on your calls:
-Barrasso
-Bennett
-Brown
-Brownback
-Byrd
-Coleman
-Collins
-Cornyn
-Domenici
-Gregg
-Hutchison
-Johnson
-Kyl
-Murkowski
-Rockefeller
-Snowe
-Stabenow
-Stevens
-Voinovich
-Warner
-Webb
DONE!Quote:
Originally Posted by April
oooooo, look at me! I got bumped up to Activist! That feels sooooo good, like I got an A on my (immigration) report card! Yippeeee!! :)
wow, the forum screwed up for me
You are soooo sweet, Triumph! I'm sure she'll appreciate your fighting for our country first.Quote:
Originally Posted by Triumph
And thanks, you just reminded me I need to throw a load in. Was so busy calling and faxing, I forgot. Heheheheh.
In between your calling and faxing, read this excellent editorial for good talking points:
The Dream for Some, A Nightmare for the Rest
BY Yeh Ling-Ling
http://www.dailycal.org/sharticle.php?id=26503#
Populist, yes, this is an excellent article, especially coz Idaho was mentioned (last paragraph). Hehehhe. Ok, I'm partial to Idaho....Quote:
Originally Posted by Populist
Here is another good reason to kill this bill: If given legal status, these illegals will graduate and COMPETE WITH CITIZEN GRADUATES! Afterall, they are doing the jobs Americans don't want to do (insert sarcasm here). Sheesh!!!! :evil: :evil: :evil:
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by Triumph
DONE!!!! :lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by April
Continuing to fax, call and email.
Will be on it all day today and this weekend.
lets fill up some voicemails this weekend!
Good point Ex_OC & thanks to you, Patriot and others. Along with the senators I listed previously, please call Sens. McCaskill, Landrieu and Dorgan. I believe Sen. Landrieu was the only Democrat to vote for Sen. Vitter's amendment (to cut off some federal funding for sanctuary cities) so she should be thanked for that and urged to oppose the Dream Act.
Sent CAPS and NUMBERSUSA FAXES. :D
Has the bill been brought to the floor yet, I've been out recruiting callers.
Gogo,
I'm not sure if it has, or when the floor time is scheduled for. If anyone has read anything, please post. This is happening quickly; a staffer I spoke with this am hadn't heard about the latest status or the new bill number: S. 2205. That's why as Numbers points out, we should get a jump on this -- and I believe we should also leave voice mail messages over the weekend.
From the "other side":
Oh, so fun to throw it right back at 'em. Dream on, Dreamers, dream on. It's NOT GONNA HAPPEN. THERE ARE MORE OF US THAN YOU!!! GO HOME!!! :evil: :evil: :evil:Quote:
dreamact1982 wrote:
"This morning Dick Durbin brought the Dream Act to the senate as a stand alone bill. It will be debated next week along with Ag jobs. We have to be ready to fight this. So far I couldn't find it posted on Thomas but the other site is back up and excited, start calling over the weekend." This is from them
Erikaxoxo replied: They who must not be named...
From the "other side" (admission of guilt):
Yes, you ARE BREAKING THE LAW, and Yes, blame YOUR PARENTS, NOT US!!! FIX IT AND MAKE IT RIGHT WITH YOUR PARENTS!!Quote:
Valentine wrote: I don't shy away from the fact that we're breaking the law.
Erikasxoxo replied: Ditto.
The problem is that we didn't make the descition to COME here, whether it was legally or not. We are now living the consequences of our parents' actions.
To Alicap members: Sorry for the rant. I know they are reading our site too, so I just want them to see how I feel. :twisted:
And what kind of a message does erikasxoxo send with this tag line:
????? Erika, YOU ARE DRUGS??? The more we don't want you in this country!! Take your drugs and go home!! You are poisoning our children! You WILL NOT MAKE A FINE US CITIZEN WITH THAT ATTITUDE! GET OUT OF HERE! :evil:Quote:
"I do not take drugs, I AM drugs"
S. Dali
erikasxoxo responded to my post (you see, they are lurking here as much as we are lurking there!):
Erika, no, we just think you're a big bag of illegal. GO HOME. Get right with your parents and take them home where they can live free and out of the shadows. You owe them this after what they sacrificed FOR YOU. Take them home to Mexico where they can live and breathe FREE. Sometimes it's not just about us; sometimes it's about others, the ones we love.Quote:
Oh My God...
The IGNORANCE that comes out of these people... now they're sad because they don't like my signature... aww... poor babies...
"I do not take drugs, I AM drugs"
This is something they should teach their children: You don't need drugs, you only need your own essence. I don't need to turn to drugs to feel better like some people... That's what makes US great, we don't just whine about our situation and fall into drugs and other vices... we TAKE ACTION and make our futures bright.
WTF?... did they think I'm a bag of meth or something??? LMAO
Erika, I hope you post my ^^ response in your forum for ALL TO SEE.
sindel (from the other side) said:
LMAO! LIKEWISE!! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:Quote:
lol... I personally don't go to their site anymore, cuz it makes me a little nauseous. BUT it's so much fun to read their posts!
Dixie is following the progress of this bill and I or she will post when the floor time is scheduled. I believe it is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT to fill those voice mails this weekend. LETS CONTINUE TO WORK TOGETHER TO STOP THE INSANITY!!!! :x :x :evil:Quote:
Originally Posted by Populist
from erika of the other side:
Hey, pesudo-Dali, you have given me more reason to call too! I'm calling NOW!!!!!!!!! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:Quote:
Ok, so bandana girl says this:
Quote:
Erika, no, we just think you're a big bag of illegal. GO HOME. Get right with your parents and take them home where they can live free and out of the shadows. You owe them this after what they sacrificed FOR YOU. Take them home to Mexico where they can live and breathe FREE. Sometimes it's not just about us; sometimes it's about others, the ones we love.
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Erika, I hope you post my ^^ response in your forum for ALL TO SEE.
Wow... ok, where do I start... mhh...
Apparently bandana girl doesn't realize that there are OTHER countries "out there" besides Mexico!
We should send her a map of the world so she can see that...
My parents would not be "free" since they're NOT from Mexico Miss Bandana Girl...
Reading your ignorant posts just makes me want to call twice as much congratulate yourself for that! I'm also recruting more people to call (American citizens btw)... so give yourself a pad on the back for that too.
You see, I know a lot of American citizens and they think I'm pretty kick ass... so they want me and my awesome dreamie friends to stay I didn't even have to scare them like you scare people to join your side.
THANK YOU Miss Bandana Girl! You've motivated me more than ANYTHING I've read so far!
We REALLY need to read posts like yours to see that we're fighting an army of morons
(I hope you're not offended with my post... at least not too offended.)
God Bless America!