According to a news report in The Sacramento Bee, Consul General Carlos González Gutiérrez is concerned that some immigrants will become victims of fraud and abuse. He even asks immigrants to call the Mexican Consulate if they are concerned about the process or if they have doubts about the way their case is being handled.
Under the two new programs, over 1 million individuals in California could qualify for temporary residency. It is not a permanent solution, but they will be allowed to temporarily live and work without fear of deportation. If you are interested in being part of Deferred Action for Parental Accountability (DAPA) or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), you will need to provide proof that you have lived here for five continuous years.
You can do this in part with medical records, birth certificates for your U.S. born children, pay stubs, rental documents and tax records. If you live in a rural community and have been paying rent in cash, you may have to provide school and church records, proof of training programs or class records to prove you’ve been here. Those applying for DACA will have to wait until Feb. 18 and those seeking deportation-relief through DAPA must wait until May 20. In either case, you can begin preparing your application with legal guidance today. Please contact experienced Los Angeles immigration attorney Scott McVarish for more information by calling (213) 375-4084.
