Deportation Relief for Undocumented Young People

As the immigration debate continues in Washington D.C., after a bipartisan group of 8 senators issued an immigration reform plan last week, the President released his plan soon there after, and the House of Representatives hearings began this week a national debate about what is at stake for our communities is ongoing. In the mean time, there is a program set in place that provides temporary deportation relief for many undocumented young people named, "Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals" (DACA).

In August of 2012, the Department of Homeland Security started accepting applications for DACA, which prevents the deportation of DREAM act eligible immigrants under the age of 31 (more details here).  DACA provides up to 2 years of temporary relief from deportation and eligible individuals are able to apply for a work permit during the period of deferred action. Eligibility for this program is determined on a case by case basis and for more information you can check out the National Immigration and Law Center because they list all of the eligibility criteria here. 

If you or someone you know is an undocumented young person who was born on or after June 16, 1981 and arrived in the US before the age of 16 find out if they qualify for this program.  If you need more information and would like to receive assistance the Long BeachImmigration Rights Coalition is hosting information sessions at the Long Beach Gay & Lesbian Center.  These information sessions start today (Wednesday, February 6th) and tomorrow (Thursday, February 7th) from 1 PM to 5:30 PM and welcome everyone! The details of the event are below in both English and Spanish:

Have you attended an informational forum on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and would like some help putting your application together? Are you having second thoughts about your supporting documents? Would you like an attorney to look over your application before you send it? If so, then join us! We will have trained DACA application screeners and those that attend will have the opportunity to schedule an appointment with a qualified immigration attorney. 

Wednesday Feb. 6 2012; 1:00-5:30PM
Thursday Feb. 7 2012; 1:00-5:30PMEmail: lbimmigrantrights@gmail.com Call (562) 204-6333
The Center of Long Beach2017 E. 4th St. Long Beach, CAPlease RSVP at: www.lbirc.org/daca (Book your appointment today!)

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¿Ha asistido a un evento informativo sobre el programa de Acción Diferida (DACA) y le gustaría recibir ayuda con su aplicación? ¿Tiene dudas sobre sus documentos suplementarios? ¿Le gustaría que un abogado revise su aplicación antes de que la entregue? ¿O tiene más preguntas sobre el programa? Entonces acompáñenos! Tendremos voluntarios entrenados que le podrán contestar sus preguntas y también tendrá la oportunidad de hacer una cita individual con un abogado de inmigración GRATIS! 
Miércoles Febrero 6 2012; 1:00-5:30PMJueves Febrero 7 2012; 1:00-5:30PMEmail: lbimmigrantrights@gmail.comTeléfono (562) 204-6333
The Center of Long Beach2017 E. 4th St. Long Beach, CACitas: www.lbirc.org/daca (Haga su cita HOY!)


Here is the event on facebook: DACA Workshop Information

Brave New Voices

Youth Speaks Inc. has a spoken word competition, ages 13-19, called  Brave New Voices every year. You can catch it on HBO and, of course, check out clips on YouTube. The Facebook Page also has some information about the event. 

Originally Posted on Loka Licha's World.

If you are between the ages of 13-19,
live in the Long Beach/South Bay area,
and are looking to let society hear your voice,

JOIN ONE IMAGINATION'S slam team!

They will be competing in HBO's Brave New Voices 2010 poetry slam (July 19-24) in Los Angeles and other team mates are needed!

If interested, please RSVP with Jumakae so she can personally contact you regarding the location.

Rehearsals will be on Sundays, either from 9am-noon or noon-3pm until the start of the competition.

If accepted, you are required to be committed to all rehearsals and must be present for the WHOLE WEEK of the competition.

Minimum 10 pieces, preferably memorized.
3 minutes maximum each.
Must be a good team member.
(Judging is based on content AND performance.)
Contact:

Jumakae (562)833-5624

jumakae(at)gmail.com

or facebook (Jumakae Yodraj)

 

Daily Breeze Ask Us Column

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