接下来该怎么办?我作为移民律师,来跟你聊聊。
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Okay, here's a human-sounding summary and breakdown:
Hey everyone, I'm an immigration attorney who's been reading this sub for a while. I wanted to share my thoughts on some common concerns, but please remember this isn't legal advice, and you should always talk to your own lawyer.
**Here's what I think about some big questions:**
1. **Will DACA end?** Probably not. A lot of money is tied to DACA recipients, and the legal challenges involve constitutional rights, which are hard to change. It's more likely they'll use it as a political tool.
2. **I-131F PIP?** It's been revoked as of today.
3. **Will there be mass deportations?** Highly unlikely. It's logistically impossible to deport 11 million people with the current number of officers. Plus, many undocumented people have pending applications or permits. Even if they try, they have to follow procedures, and mistakes can get deportations reversed.
4. **ICE roundups?** They still happen, but they have to follow procedures.
5. **Denaturalization or ending birthright citizenship?** See #1 and #3.
6. **What's likely to happen in January?** Prosecutorial discretion in deportation cases will probably end, meaning DHS attorneys will have to pursue every case.
7. **What about pending USCIS cases?** USCIS is understaffed, so they'll probably try to process as many I-485s and N-400s as possible before January. Fees might increase later.
8. **Should I file my case now?** Talk to a lawyer. If your case is straightforward, a pro bono organization might be able to help.
9. **Can green cards be taken away?** Yes, but it's not easy. USCIS has to issue a notice and give you a chance to argue your case. They're also backlogged, so lawyers can use lawsuits to speed things up.
10. **What if they ignore the rules and try to deport everyone?** We'll deal with it if it happens. They'll likely try to change the social and political climate first. Start by educating yourself and others, breaking bad patterns, and raising good kids.
11. **I want to leave the US.** I can't help with that.
12. **So, what now?** I believe good will win. They're counting on you giving up.
13. **I'm glad this is happening. We need stricter laws.** Why are you even here?
**Additional Points from Questions:**
* **Operation Wetback?** Crackdowns still happen, but processing deportations takes time and resources.
* **What will happen to my application?** Unless the law changes, your case will proceed as normal. They might use hateful rhetoric, but money talks.
* **Family/Employment petitions?** They probably won't change much. Big companies rely on employment-based visas.
* **I'm scared.** That's the point. Use that fear to motivate change.
* **I came here "the right way..."** DM me for empathy resources.
**Final Points:**
* **Why the push to adjudicate AOS/N400?** It happened in 2016 after the election, to process as many applications before increased fees. N-400s are easy to process and get them off the officer's plate.
* **I-130s with priority dates?** Complex, varies by type, country, and office. Nothing changed so far, go by visa bulletin. Lawyers can expedite with good reasons, or threaten lawsuits. Consular processing is on their own timeline. Delays? They might slow things down, but litigation is possible.
* **Student/Business visas?** No experience in that area.
* **Asylum? Title 42?** Too soon to tell. Backlogged, some offices may "stall" decisions like in 2018.
* **ICE rounding people up?** Priority: people with removal orders (especially due to criminal convictions) or deportable crimes. Some hearings may be asylum, no crim issues. There are still options to fight a deportation.
* **What if [scary scenario]?** They are banking on anxiety and uncertainty. There is love and community.
Hope this helps! I'll try to answer as many questions as I can. I am one person trying to do my job and support my family. I'll answer requests over the weekend.