Several organizationsincluding National Council of La Raza, Immigration Equality, Human Rights Campaign, Lambda Legal, and the National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance, among othersare providing information to LGBT undocumented individuals who are looking to apply for the president's new deferred action immigration program, according to a press release.
According to the memo issued by the president Aug. 15, youth must meet several criteria to qualify for the program:
Under the age of 31 as of June 15;
Came to the United States before reaching 16th birthday;
Continuously resided in the United States since June 15, 2007, up to the present time;
Physically present in the United States June 15, 2012, and at the time of requesting consideration for deferred action from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services;
Entered without inspection before June 15 or lawful immigration status expired as of June 15;
Currently in school, have graduated or obtained a certificate of completion from high school, have obtained a General Educational Development (GED) certificate, or are an honorably discharged veteran of the Coast Guard or Armed Forces of the United States; and
Have not been convicted of a felony, significant misdemeanor, or three or more other misdemeanors, and do not otherwise pose a threat to national security or public safety.
To join the webinar, visit www3.gotomeeting.com/register/737026030, or call 877-273-4202 and use Conference Room 9495854.