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Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund 634 South Spring Street, 11th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90014 (213) 629-2512 [emblem] MALDEF Questions and Answers about Amnesty Under the New Immigration Bill WHEN DOES THE AMNESTY PROGRAM GO INTO EFFECT? It will take at least 6 months [[underline]]after[[end underline]] the President signs the bill. The program will begin in May or June, 1987. The Immigration and Naturalization Service must draft regulations to implement the legislation and allow the public opportunity to respond to these regulations before they become final. WHAT SHOULD I DO IN THE MEANTIME? Do [[underline]]not[[end underline]] go to the INS office, because it is not yet taking any applications. Do [[underline]]not[[end underline]] pay any money to notary publics, immigration consultants or others to represent you at this time. Applications are not yet available and the eligibility requirements are not yet written. You can get free or low-cost information and advice from non-profit social service agencies which provide immigration counseling. WHAT IF I AM ARRESTED BEFORE THE APPLICATION PERIOD BEGINS? Do not give any information to an INS officer and do not sign a voluntary departure or any other document without first talking to your attorney. Ask for a deportation hearing. You can postpone deportation proceedings by showing that you have a reasonable chance of qualifying for amnesty. Once the application period begins (May or June of 1987), you have 30 days to actually file an application. WHAT SHOULD I DO IF MY EMPLOYER THREATENS TO FIRE ME? Employer sanctions do not apply to people who were hired [[underline]]before[[end underline]] the immigration bill became effective. Employers will not be held liable for employees already on the payroll. If you are suspended or fired from your job and the company you work for is under a union contract, you have the right to file a grievance challenging the suspension or termination. If the employer is non-union, seek legal advice as quickly as possible. HOW DO I QUALIFY FOR AMNESTY? You must prove illegal entry or illegal immigration status [[underline]]before[[end underline]] January 1, 1982. You must also prove that you have continuously resided in the U.S. since 1982 and you must have continuous physical presence in the country from the time the new law goes into effect. The documentary requirements will be spelled out in the regulations. In the meanwhile, you should keep your pay check stubs, income tax returns for the state and federal taxes, rent receipts, utility bills and bank statements. The government prefers employment-related records if they are available, and established through sworn statements. National Office 28 Geary Street San Francisco, CA 94108 (415) 981-5800 Regional Offices 343 South Dearborn Street, Suite 910 Chicago, IL 60604 (312) 427-9363 634 South Spring Street, 11th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90014 (213) 629-2512 517 Petroleum Commerce Bldg. 201 North St. Mary's Street San Antonio, TX 78205 (512) 224-5476 1701 18th Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20009 (202) 393-5111 Contributions Are Deductible for US Income Tax Purposes
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Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund 634 South Spring Street, 11th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90014 (213) 629-2512 [emblem] MALDEF Questions and Answers about Amnesty Under the New Immigration Bill WHEN DOES THE AMNESTY PROGRAM GO INTO EFFECT? It will take at least 6 months [[underline]]after[[end underline]] the President signs the bill. The program will begin in May or June, 1987. The Immigration and Naturalization Service must draft regulations to implement the legislation and allow the public opportunity to respond to these regulations before they become final. WHAT SHOULD I DO IN THE MEANTIME? Do [[underline]]not[[end underline]] go to the INS office, because it is not yet taking any applications. Do [[underline]]not[[end underline]] pay any money to notary publics, immigration consultants or others to represent you at this time. Applications are not yet available and the eligibility requirements are not yet written. You can get free or low-cost information and advice from non-profit social service agencies which provide immigration counseling. WHAT IF I AM ARRESTED BEFORE THE APPLICATION PERIOD BEGINS? Do not give any information to an INS officer and do not sign a voluntary departure or any other document without first talking to your attorney. Ask for a deportation hearing. You can postpone deportation proceedings by showing that you have a reasonable chance of qualifying for amnesty. Once the application period begins (May or June of 1987), you have 30 days to actually file an application. WHAT SHOULD I DO IF MY EMPLOYER THREATENS TO FIRE ME? Employer sanctions do not apply to people who were hired [[underline]]before[[end underline]] the immigration bill became effective. Employers will not be held liable for employees already on the payroll. If you are suspended or fired from your job and the company you work for is under a union contract, you have the right to file a grievance challenging the suspension or termination. If the employer is non-union, seek legal advice as quickly as possible. HOW DO I QUALIFY FOR AMNESTY? You must prove illegal entry or illegal immigration status [[underline]]before[[end underline]] January 1, 1982. You must also prove that you have continuously resided in the U.S. since 1982 and you must have continuous physical presence in the country from the time the new law goes into effect. The documentary requirements will be spelled out in the regulations. In the meanwhile, you should keep your pay check stubs, income tax returns for the state and federal taxes, rent receipts, utility bills and bank statements. The government prefers employment-related records if they are available, and established through sworn statements. National Office 28 Geary Street San Francisco, CA 94108 (415) 981-5800 Regional Offices 343 South Dearborn Street, Suite 910 Chicago, IL 60604 (312) 427-9363 634 South Spring Street, 11th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90014 (213) 629-2512 517 Petroleum Commerce Bldg. 201 North St. Mary's Street San Antonio, TX 78205 (512) 224-5476 1701 18th Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20009 (202) 393-5111 Contributions Are Deductible for US Income Tax Purposes
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