Is 1.76 Million applications going to have an effect on AOS?

[jimnlena 8]

A lot of people are missing the point. Unemployment is still near record highs and a LOT of citizens cannot find work. This is a slap in the faces of millions of un-and-under employed Americans. It's just too bad that as a nation, we're lazy and won't take that to the polls.

OH BELIEVE ME WE WILL BE VOTING!! And not for he that thinks he is king!

[jimnlena 8]

I live in South Florida. We have a large population of young people who fall within this category. All the interviews I have heard and read about this point to a very low number of people applying initially. Most have expressed concern that filing will expose them to the government with unknown consequences after the election.

Humm, could be, they should wait till after election to file, this could lead authorities to other non eligible illegals! Maybe Obama is more clever than we think!

[Thomas and Kristi 17]

What guarantee do they have that the next administration (now or in the next 4 years) won't yank this away? Obama won't be there forever. Where will it leave them then? Obtaining only a 2 year deferred status with no guarantee they can remain in the country would have me very concerned. I can say I can see why they aren't running to obtain the benefit.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

I guess I am lucky I got through the AOS process; I have copied in part a local news paper article. I have no idea how this may affect the visa process such as a K1, but without additional staffing it would have to slow USCIS down

“Up to 1.76 million illegal immigrants could be eligible for a two-year reprieve from deportation under an Obama administration program that begins accepting applications today.

The program is funded through an application fee of $465, although exemptions will be made for minors, homeless youth and youth with chronic disabilities whose income is below 150 percent of the poverty level, among other exceptions.

Individuals who apply will be scheduled for a biometrics appointment and subject to background checks against several databases. They will be asked to provide financial, medical, school, military, employment and other records to prove that they have met the requirements.

He could not predict how long it might take to process an application, saying that will depend on the volume and pace of applications.”

Good luck to all awaiting an AOS after today Thank you MR. President!!!!

Of course. USCIS will be handling the applications, where do you think the personnel will come from to handle these? It will affect every process that USCIS handles.

[TBoneTX 45,266]

Of course. USCIS will be handling the applications, where do you think the personnel will come from to handle these? It will affect every process that USCIS handles.

Si, man. As someone observed to me, simple math is enough to convince any rational person that a flood of nearly 2 million new applications is going to have an effect on the service centers. They aren't hiring any new personnel to handle them. Add to this any political priority, and the impact becomes clearer.

[JohnR! 5,495]

I remember when I filed my I-129f. Then the earthquake in Haiti happened and hundreds of thousands of Haitians became eligible for TPS. Everyone thought our petitions would grind to a halt. Didn't happen. Everything moved along just fine. I suspect the same will happen now.

There is no indication that it will be any different. The applications should be processed and handled as they normally are.

However, there will be those who prefer to agonize over speculation, always!

[Penny Lane 8,159]

It's amazing how people are working themselves up into a frenzy, using no actual logic and showing their ignorance at the same time.

[JohnR! 5,495]

It's amazing how people are working themselves up into a frenzy, using no actual logic and showing their ignorance at the same time.

Remember it is always easier to believe the worst. Empires were built on that principle...

[TBoneTX 45,266]

simple math is enough to convince any rational person that a flood of nearly 2 million new applications is going to have an effect on the service centers. They aren't hiring any new personnel to handle them. Add to this any political priority, and the impact becomes clearer.

[Krikit 1,164]

Moving from AOS Process to General Immigration-Related Discussion.

[tom&tanya 48]

Moving from AOS Process to General Immigration-Related Discussion.

No indication that there is a flood of applications coming anytime soon. But it's great talking points for politicians who want to stir up hatred and blame our economic problems on people who came here for the most part as infants, babies and small children and know only this country as home. ( I'm ready for the attack that will follow this post )

[GCPony 14]

are all these illegals paying there fees to process there work permits?

No, they are not.

Obama (and the Liberal Democrats) are buying votes. What Rome took 2,000 years to achieve, American Democrats gave us in 50.

Think I'll start the process my wife began for me and re-locate to England. At least, there, there's freedom and a respect for Law

[TBoneTX 45,266]

I plan to attend a function this weekend where my Congressman will be. I'll query him about several relevant issues.

[JohnR! 5,495]

No, they are not.

In fact, the fee to file is $465 and cannot be waived, so yes, everyone filing has to pay...

I plan to attend a function this weekend where my Congressman will be. I'll query him about several relevant issues.

As a service to other members, consider posting the time and venue of the function so others in your are can participate as well. If you want results, the more people you can get to represent your cause, the better off you are. Just an idea...

[TBoneTX 45,266]

As a service to other members, consider posting the time and venue of the function so others in your are can participate as well. If you want results, the more people you can get to represent your cause, the better off you are. Just an idea...

This is a good thought -- thanks. In this instance, it's probably not feasible. However, great minds work alike -- I'd already planned to tell him that hundreds (zillions?) of family-based petitioners will appreciate answers. Definitely stay tuned here.