Tammy Bruce: "Z" Visa Returns: New 'Special' Visas for Illegal Alien 'Crime Victims'

"Z" Visa Returns: New 'Special' Visas for Illegal Alien 'Crime Victims'

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Amnesty Politicians--Same Game, Different Name

On its surface it sounds reasonable, but once you get into it, like anything related to the government's attitude toward illegal immigration it has amnesty and open borders written all over it.

In this instance, the Bush admin, via the Department of Homeland InSecurity (of course) is bypassing legislation and using the the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to establish a "rule" allowing illegal aliens who are supposed 'crime victims' to receive visas and special benefits. But, of course, it's really more than that. I'm sure the Amnesty Republicans feel this use of 'regulations' and 'rules' is one surefire way to avoid your pesky interference in their efforts to open the borders and the sovereignty of this nation. Let's prove them wrong. Again. There is a way for you to make a difference here. I'll have an action for you at the end of this post.

Skeletor, Amnesty Shill-in-Chief

Special Visas for Illegal Aliens Who Become Crime Victims

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on Wednesday announced an interim final rule that grants "temporary immigration benefits" to crime victims who assist government officials in investigating or prosecuting the criminal activity.

The goal is to bring crime victims out of the shadows where they tend to hide if they fear deportation.The new rule establishes procedures for applicants seeking "U nonimmigrant status." (Congress created the "U" classification in the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act.)

People eligible for "U nonimmigrant status" include those who have suffered substantial mental or physical abuse because of illegal activity; have information regarding that activity; and are willing to assist government officials in the investigation and prosecution of the crime.

According to USCIS, "Individuals granted U nonimmigrant status may remain in the United States for up to four years, and may be accompanied by eligible family members (spouse, children, unmarried siblings under 18, and parents). "Not only do eligible petitioners obtain legal status to remain in the country, but [they] will also be provided referrals to nongovernmental organizations for assistance and additional resources, and automatic employment authorization."

How is this a defacto "Z" visa which would have given perpetual renewals of residency to illegals? From page 6 of the the Rule itself:

I would support the notion of not deporting a crime victim or one who reports crime, but that's the extent of it. Here we are creating nothing less than amnesty, again, using the issue of crime to manipulate Americans into accepting it. The description and requirement is so vague, anyone who applies for the "U" visa will probably get it. It becomes, in essence, a defacto "Z" visa.

So, all you have to claim is "mental" abuse because of crime ("I live in a place where there is a gang! It upsets me!) and simply be 'willing' to help in some way with prosecution, unlike other crime programs where your assistance is key to the conviction of a criminal. Nope, the illegal just has to be 'willing.'

But the capper is the nonexistent 'cap'--10,000 special visas a year (which you know will be increased,) But there's no cap on all those extended family members. There's also no indication that the rest of the family even has to be here. But they will be, the moment their anchor illegal gets upset after experiencing some crime of one sort or another.

There is something you can do about this. The rule requires 60 days of public comment. You can make your comment about what you think of this at the regulations.gov website. The so-called interim final rule is Docket Number USCIS 2006-0069. It's possible the Rule has yet to enter the system. It doesn't appear under a search, but according to Page 3 of the Rule, you can contact a Linda Dawkins at the USCIS at the DHS for further information. Her number is 202-272-8350.

Posted by Tammy · September 13, 2007 06:15 PM · Permalink
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The "U Visa", you say? Sounds more like the "F/U Visa".

Posted by: Talkin Horse at September 14, 2007 02:17 AM

Your picture is either backwards or your are saying the current GOP leaders are to the left of GWB’s #1 supporter the last 6.5 year. I of course refer to Chappaquiddick Teddy. Some Reagan people have been saying the last few years that the “new GOP” is in fact to the left of the Democratic Party. I think that is a stretch but it is clear that they are way to the left of where they have been telling us for 7 years they are. The GOP needs to start telling the truth if it does not have a death wish – which it seems to me it does.

I commented 3 months ago that the Bush clan shows haw “progressive/liberal” with their push for the “bleeding heart” amnesty/pardon of 12,000,000 – 15,000,000 criminals. (Yes they break the law so they are criminals despite what Rudy says or did!) In reply another commenter said I wass being too harsh on the Bushes that GWB was “now supporting amnesty because he has been beaten down by the MSM.” I responded, “ no that is not true the Bush clan has been pushing this “kinder gentler” pardon for years”. I said do not take my work for it go to LaShawn Barber’s blog she has been tracking it since 02; or Michell Malkin’s who has been tracking it for at least 15 years.

The progressive I voted for is bound and determined to ram this pardon down our throats one way or another. It seems to me at this point to be a matter of clan pride. GWB is doing this because the Bush Clan has supported it for decades and it to him is now a matter of clan honor.

I commented a month ago on the new “Read my lips…!” from the new Bush the “tough” immigration policy. I said then that if I read at Christmas that 5,500,000 criminal aliens had been deported I would believe GWB was not telling another lie. This means I do not have to wait till Christmas for proof GWB told another lie. This makes the bogus announcements of August a bad joke and worse lies.

Posted by: Rod at September 14, 2007 04:06 AM

So, now you get a special visa if you can stage a "crime" against yourself. Is there a complete brain in the combined heads of the President, Cabinet, and Congress? Apparently not. How about a new "kick in the ass" Visa throwing you out of the country immediately if you commit any crime, petty offense, misdemeanor, or felony if you are in this country without a current visa.

Posted by: St. Thor at September 14, 2007 08:25 AM

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