6 musts to avoid deportation under illegal immigration change
Posted: 06/15/2012
WASHINGTON - The Obama administration announced Friday morning that younger illegal immigrants will no longer be deported and will instead be granted work permits.
Here are the requirements:
- Under the administration plan, illegal immigrants will be immune from deportation
- If they were brought to the United States before they turned 16
- Younger than 30
- Have been in the country for at least five continuous years
- Have no criminal history
- Graduated from a U.S. high school or earned a GED, or served in the military
They also can apply for a work permit that will be good for two years with no limits on how many times it can be renewed.
The officials who described the plan spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss it in advance of the official announcement.
Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio also shared his reaction to these changes in an exclusive interview, available on ABC15.com.
What are your thoughts on this change? Leave your comments below.
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