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Internal documents shows Obama deportation proposal could cost more than $585M
WASHINGTON — The Obama administration’s new plan to grant temporary work permits to many young, illegal immigrants who otherwise could be deported may cost more than $585 million and require hiring hundreds of new federal employees to process more than 1 million anticipated requests, according to internal documents obtained by The Associated Press.
The Homeland Security Department plans, marked “not for distribution,” describe steps that immigrants will need to take — including a $465 paperwork fee designed to offset the program’s cost — and how the government will manage it. Illegal immigrants can request permission to stay in the country under the plan by filing a document, “Request for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals,” and simultaneously apply for a work permit starting Aug. 15.
Under the new program, which President Barack Obama announced last month, eligible immigrants must have arrived in the U.S. before their 16th birthday, are 30 or younger, have been living here at least five years, are in school or graduated or served in the military.
They also must not have a criminal record or otherwise pose a safety threat. They can apply to stay in the country and be granted a work permit for two years, but they would not be granted citizenship.
The internal government plans obtained by the AP provide the first estimates of costs, how many immigrants were expected to participate and how long it might take for them. It was not immediately clear whether or under which circumstances any immigrants would not be required to pay the $465 paperwork fee. The plans said there would be no waivers, but Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano told Congress last week that the government would grant waivers “in very deserving cases.” She said details were still being worked out.
“We anticipate that this will be a fee-driven process,” Napolitano said.
AbigailAdams
July 25th, 2012
And this is how he wins the election.
Groucho Marxist
July 25th, 2012
$585 million to deport Obama? Sounds like a bargain to me.
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July 25th, 2012
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Pork flavored whiskey
July 25th, 2012
When the bastard is not out golfing or kissing the ass of one of our enemies, obama must sit around just thinking of ways to waste money and piss off taxpayers.
If it wasn’t for the lying liberal media circus backing him all the way, he wouldn’t stand a chance of being reelected. He couldn’t even run a fucking hot dog stand without running it into the ground.
We seriously need to replace him with an actual qualified and competent president.
Unneutral
July 25th, 2012
They will ALL end up being ‘deserving cases’ and get a waiver.
Pickled Liver
July 25th, 2012
Would those new government hires be considered Green Jobs?
What a douche! This POS has done more to destroy the US than anybody in history – and that includes our enemies !
OzarksAbe
July 25th, 2012
Another fine example of government efficiency!
I guess that the “fee-driven process” is code for democrat campaign contribution.
j nappy
July 25th, 2012
and WTH, i’m gonna give em drivers licenses, too!
Cryojohn
July 25th, 2012
“We anticipate that this will be a fee-driven process,” Napolitano said.
Really? The immigrants that come here legally spend THOUSANDS of dollars in sponsorship money (unless they can categorically PROVE they fear for their lives in their homeland). How does $465 even compare?
Abigail is dead on, this is the biggest vote buying scam in history. Boss Tweed is kicking himself in his grave for not thinking of it himself.
SheVee
July 25th, 2012
Doesn’t all spending originate in the House? If so, Boehner and company better not approve ANY funding for this.
123321123321
July 25th, 2012
All natural born citizens will soon be Foreigners in thier own Country.
Bob M.
July 25th, 2012
“Internal documents shows Obama deportation proposal could cost more than $585M!”
WHAT?!?!?
That’s ONLY if you LET Moo make the moving arrangements! I’d punt him back to Kenya for FREE!
Moo & the kids can hop a freighter…
Whom
July 25th, 2012
Agreed Groucho
How about the gallows instead? probably alot cheaper still 