Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act Transition timeline Prepared by Jim Perdue (May 6, 2013)

The following slides are based on timeline and other information within the initial draft of S.744, the “Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act” before the 113 th U.S. Congress. The purpose of these slides is to help churches and ministries develop and project mission projects with their immigrant communities.

Documents needed for all applications 1. Identity Birth certificate and a photo identification (ID). Passport, school or military ID, identification document from your country of origin like a Matrícula Consular, or any U.S. document with your name and photo, like a Driver’s License or ID

Documents needed for all applications 2. Entry to US before Dec. 31, 2012 Immigration record or documents with your date of entry, passport with admission stamp (Form I-94/I-95/I-94W), or travel records. You can also use medical records (including immunization record) or school records.

Documents needed for all applications 3. Proof of continuous presence and residence in the U.S. Proof of presence with dates and addresses using immigration documents, government records, medical records, military records, employment records, religious or community organizations records, insurance policies, tax records, etc. Bank receipts, financial records, credit card receipts, money order receipts, rental agreements, deeds, mortgages, utility bills, club memberships, etc.

Documents needed for all applications 4. Tax filings If you do not have copies of your past filings, call the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) at to order a transcript for free. If you have not filed your taxes, ask for an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) by calling and file them.

Documents needed for all applications 5. Employment history Record dates, names, and addresses of the places where you have worked.

Documents needed for all applications 6. Fines and fees Start saving now for fines and fees to be paid by adults over the age of 18 years of age.

Documents needed for all applications 7. English, and U.S. civics You will need to demonstrate basic English communication skills and have studied U.S. history and civics.

Documents needed for all applications 8. Record keeping Record all of this information in a notebook, keep the original documents, and store them in a safe place.

Fraud warning! 1. Make sure that all know that a “notario” does NOT have legal standing in the U.S. 2. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should they give original documents to anyone “to hold.” 3. And there is NO NEW LAW IN PLACE YET. The current bill could change radically.

FY 2013 RPI DREAM BLUE CARD VISA LINE May – Application begins $500 fine payment + application fees. Additional $500 fine in installments (21and older) – continuous employ or armed forces May – Application begins Apply as RPI Streamlined process for DACA recipients Begin when published in Record Entered lawfully as temp. and worked in Ag > 100 work days for 2 years prior to Dec. 31, Ap. includes spouse and children. Must apply w/in 1 year. Application penalty $100 per adult. Merit-based (pt. system) replaces diversity visa 120,000 visas/year + or – 5% each year based on apps. Cap of 250,000/yr. First 4 years, all non-Ag visas are complete. Recaptures previously unused visas.

FY 2014 RPI DREAM BLUE CARD VISA LINE MUST: (1) complete high school/GED (2) complete at least 2 years higher ed. OR (3) serve in military Employers may NOT employ Ag. Workers unless they are DAEs (Designated Ag. Employees) App. can be extended up to 18 mos. Line begins to be addressed Employment-based and family-based visa recapture unused from Employment-based – 140K visas/year plus unused previous. Family- based – 480K/year plus unused previous. Removes employment/country levels. Family/country limit increased from 7 to 15%. 1 st 20% of all backlogged visas may apply (must apply within 1 year or forfeit) Continuous employ or armed forces

FY 2015 RPI DREAM BLUE CARD VISA LINE Sept – RPI application period ends If it has been extended Continuous employ or armed forces If blue card holder can’t get suffi-cient Ag. work, can adjust to RPI 2 nd 20% of employment-based and family based backlog may apply. (must apply within 1 year or forfeit)

FY 2016 RPI DREAM BLUE CARD VISA LINE Continuous employ or armed forces Sept – All RPI applications processed 3 rd 20% of employment-based and family based backlog may apply. (must apply within 1 year or forfeit)

FY 2017 RPI DREAM BLUE CARD VISA LINE Continuous employ or armed forces 4 th 20% of employment-based and family based backlog may apply. (must apply within 1 year or forfeit) Non-Ag visa line is completed by now

FY 2018 RPI DREAM BLUE CARD VISA LINE Continuous employ or armed forces May – begin to apply for citizenship Begin to adjust to LPR status Merit-based visas begin 2-tier system 5 th 20% of employment-based and family based backlog may apply. (must apply within 1 year or forfeit) $500 fine per adult applying, plus application fees

FY 2019 RPI DREAM BLUE CARD VISA LINE Continuous employ or armed forces April – begin renewals All visa backlogs completed E-Verify will be universal by this date. If the border is secure by this date, all triggers have been met.

FY 2020 RPI DREAM BLUE CARD Continuous employ or armed forces

FY 2021 RPI DREAM BLUE CARD Continuous employ or armed forces Sept – end renewals Begin to apply for citizenship Blue Card Program sunsets

FY 2022 RPI DREAM Continuous employ or armed forces

FY 2023 RPI/LPR DREAM April - Begin eligibility to adjust status Continuous employ or armed forces Employed at or above 125% of poverty figure

FY 2024 RPI/LPR DREAM Continuous employ or armed forces Employed at or above 125% of poverty figure

FY 2025 RPI/LPR DREAM Continuous employ or armed forces Employed at or above 125% of poverty figure

FY 2026 RPI/LPR/Cit DREAM April - Begin eligibility for citizenship

FY 2027 RPI/LPR/Cit DREAM

FY 2028 RPI/LPR/CitSeptember – RPI program ends

FY 2029 LPR/CitOct – transition complete