Many undocumented Pinoys excluded from Obamas order LOS ANGELES – After months of anticipation, undocumented Filipino workers have met President Barack Obama’s executive orders on immigration with some hope, a little disappointment, and a rekindled fighting spirit. “We wish that maybe even more people be included in the relief,” said Aqui Soriano, of the Pilipino Workers Center. “This is the biggest relief that’s happened since the 1980s and you think a victory for all of us in the immigrant movement, who have been really pushing to have relief under this insanely broken immigration system.” The temporary stays announced by Obama include parents of US citizens and permanent residents who have been in the country for at least five years – such as this one family with two American citizen children. “Napakaganda syempre para sa mga magulang,” said the mother, who chose not to be named. Another caregiver with a US citizen child also welcomed his chances of legalization after 13 years in the US. “It’s a good sign to start with,” said the caregiver. In the room of about a dozen undocumented immigrants – who held a townhall after the speech – they were the only two with an immediate solution to their legal status. Many of these Filipinos, mostly caregivers, only meet the executive order’s time requirements but have no family in the US. “We are not yet included. That’s the sad thing that we heard just a few minutes ago,” said one unnamed caregiver. “We’re hoping. I’ll do more prayers. Prayers can move mountains.” “Good news for those who have children here,” said another caregiver, “but of course, we want the big news we have been waiting for a long time.” youtu.be/2d4wIhX7Sns
Posted on: Mon, 24 Nov 2014 09:34:08 +0000
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