Today it is a decisive day. Although it is doubtless that the President and the Congress of the nation will solve the legal situation of more than 12 million undocumented immigrants the next year, nobody can guarantee what group of people will be granted the chance to apply and who will benefit. For that reason it is important that all citizens vote today for a candidate who favors legalization.

The recent passing of the act calling for construction of a security fence started a precedent of a comprehensive act of immigration. The republicans have a new law, that shows those whom they represent, that they are managing to restrain illegal immigration and contraband, and will continue pressing to approve the proposal that criminalizes undocumented immigrants and to all persons that help them. The future of these congressmen will be known today, with the composition of a new Senate and House of Representatives majorities that will dictate the content of the new act of immigration of the 21st century.

Talking in person with several senators and congressmen, as well as the spokesman of the President, they confirm me that the majority moves in the direction of a law that grants one temporary legal residence to undocumented immigrants, because they infringed the laws. It would not be an amnesty, since those that benefit from the new law, will have to prove good faith in their intention to fix their situation according to the laws of the country. The proposal would require that before granting a benefit, all undocumented persons re-enter the United States with a legal visa. Eventually, they will qualify for permanent residence in about 14 or 16 years. We must pay attention on those who will make up the new Congress. Seeing what is coming, I recommend that you start your case under the present laws.
We are waiting for you!
 

INTERNATIONAL IMMIGRANTS FOUNDATION
33 years, Guiding, Legalizing, and Educating Immigrants since 1973
O.N.G. UNITED NATIONS E.C.O.S.O.C.
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*Edward Juarez Studied sociology, International laws, and specialized in immigration.  In 1973, established the International Immigrants Foundation, a non-profit institution created to educate, help, and defend immigrants. In 1984, he established the American Multicultural Coalition and the International Cultures Celebration, conferences in the United Nations, and the Parade and Festival to promote intercultural relations.  With the goal of emphasizing the contributions of immigrants, Juarez established the “Immigrants Building” in 2003, located at 7 West 44^th Street in Manhattan, NYC, where the Foundation continues developing programs that improve the quality of life for immigrants. Currently, he is am active writer, speaker, immigration columnist in El Diario la Prensa, and host of The Immigrants Voice radio and television programs.