251 Doesn't the new adjustment of status provision in the INS Fiscal Year 1995 Appropriations Act create another amnesty program for illegal immigrants?
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251 Doesn't the new adjustment of status provision in the INS Fiscal Year 1995 Appropriations Act create another amnesty program for illegal immigrants?
Absolutely not. An individual who entered, worked or remained in the
U.S. illegally must meet three prerequisites if he or she wishes to
remain in the U.S. while applying for permanent residence.
1. A relative or employer mush have filed a petition in behalf of
of the foreign national making him or her eligible for an
immigrant visa.
2. The immigrant visa must be immediately available to the
individual at the time the application for permanent residence is
filed.
3. In addition to the prescribed fee of $130, the individual
must agree to pay a monetarty penalty of $650 for previously
having entered and remained in the U.S. illegally (exception
children under 17 and certain family unity aliens).
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