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Bay Area Filipino Family to Face Deportation on April 7
The undocumented Fremont family that appealed to Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., and other legislators for permanent U.S. residence received its deportation letters Monday evening and is scheduled to be sent back to the Philippines on April 7 after living in the United States for 19 years.
FREMONT
Family told it must leave U.S.
Filipinos lose fight to stay after 19 years
Cicero A. Estrella, Chronicle Staff Writer
The undocumented Fremont family that appealed to Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., and other legislators for permanent U.S. residence received its deportation letters Monday evening and is scheduled to be sent back to the Philippines on April 7 after living in the United States for 19 years.
The letters from the Department of Homeland Security ordered them to report to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's San Francisco offices on Sansome Street at 8 a.m. on the scheduled date for deportation.
"It's going to take a miracle (to stay)," said Dale Cuevas, 23, the family's adult son. "We are setting up to leave. We're looking into selling the house, doing other things to prepare."
The letters, addressed individually to each family member, read: "A review of your file indicates there is no administrative relief which may be extended to you, and it is now incumbent upon this service to enforce your departure from the United States."
Feinstein's office had advised the family to seek help from other legislators. Howard Gantman, Feinstein's director of communications in Washington, D.C., said she has already sponsored five private bills in the last year.
"These are extremely difficult bills to pass," he said. "We feel right now five is the maximum we can hope for, and we'll be lucky if we get them through (Congress)," he said.
The Cuevases also appealed to Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., and Rep. Pete Stark, D-Fremont.
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UPDATE from Scott Lay: We had great success getting signatures on the petition to Senator Dianne Feinstein requesting assistance with the Cuevas family. Unfortunately, there has been no action from Feinstein’s office. Therefore, we need to put pressure on Barbara Boxer—who faces reelection this November—and the local Congressman, Pete Stark.
Please sign the petition today. Also, please forward this message (or from the site) to your friends. This e-mail is only being sent to the 399 people who consented to be contacted with follow-up information about the Cuevas family. So, we need lots of forwards to get to the 2,600 signatures we got on the Feinstein petition.
DON’T GIVE UP THE FIGHT!
1) Petition posted on San Diego Indymedia
http://sandiego.indymedia.org/en/2004/02/102911.shtml
2)Call Pete Stark and Barbara Boxer and urge them to intercede and stop the deportation by writting a private bill to provide immediate and permanent citizenship to the Cuevas family.
Pete Stark:
Fremont office - 510 494 1388
DC office - 202 225 5065
Barbara Boxer:
San Francisco office - 415 403 0100
DC office - 202 224 3553
You can also email them messages online via:
http://www.house.gov/writerep/
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Put your thinking caps on folks, we can't allow this to happen, as the family has stood up and asked for help. We must give it to them in whatever ways possible. Hopefully there will be some more direct organizing efforts and am sure there are already, besides just lobbying politicians to intercede, which they don't seem to want to do for one reason or another. Personally Barbara Boxer loses my vote this fall if she doesn't do anything, and I am ready to help organize other folks to take action on this manner(not the voting part, but stopping the deportation somehow).
in struggle - irlandeso
Family told it must leave U.S.
Filipinos lose fight to stay after 19 years
Cicero A. Estrella, Chronicle Staff Writer
The undocumented Fremont family that appealed to Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., and other legislators for permanent U.S. residence received its deportation letters Monday evening and is scheduled to be sent back to the Philippines on April 7 after living in the United States for 19 years.
The letters from the Department of Homeland Security ordered them to report to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's San Francisco offices on Sansome Street at 8 a.m. on the scheduled date for deportation.
"It's going to take a miracle (to stay)," said Dale Cuevas, 23, the family's adult son. "We are setting up to leave. We're looking into selling the house, doing other things to prepare."
The letters, addressed individually to each family member, read: "A review of your file indicates there is no administrative relief which may be extended to you, and it is now incumbent upon this service to enforce your departure from the United States."
Feinstein's office had advised the family to seek help from other legislators. Howard Gantman, Feinstein's director of communications in Washington, D.C., said she has already sponsored five private bills in the last year.
"These are extremely difficult bills to pass," he said. "We feel right now five is the maximum we can hope for, and we'll be lucky if we get them through (Congress)," he said.
The Cuevases also appealed to Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., and Rep. Pete Stark, D-Fremont.
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UPDATE from Scott Lay: We had great success getting signatures on the petition to Senator Dianne Feinstein requesting assistance with the Cuevas family. Unfortunately, there has been no action from Feinstein’s office. Therefore, we need to put pressure on Barbara Boxer—who faces reelection this November—and the local Congressman, Pete Stark.
Please sign the petition today. Also, please forward this message (or from the site) to your friends. This e-mail is only being sent to the 399 people who consented to be contacted with follow-up information about the Cuevas family. So, we need lots of forwards to get to the 2,600 signatures we got on the Feinstein petition.
DON’T GIVE UP THE FIGHT!
1) Petition posted on San Diego Indymedia
http://sandiego.indymedia.org/en/2004/02/102911.shtml
2)Call Pete Stark and Barbara Boxer and urge them to intercede and stop the deportation by writting a private bill to provide immediate and permanent citizenship to the Cuevas family.
Pete Stark:
Fremont office - 510 494 1388
DC office - 202 225 5065
Barbara Boxer:
San Francisco office - 415 403 0100
DC office - 202 224 3553
You can also email them messages online via:
http://www.house.gov/writerep/
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Put your thinking caps on folks, we can't allow this to happen, as the family has stood up and asked for help. We must give it to them in whatever ways possible. Hopefully there will be some more direct organizing efforts and am sure there are already, besides just lobbying politicians to intercede, which they don't seem to want to do for one reason or another. Personally Barbara Boxer loses my vote this fall if she doesn't do anything, and I am ready to help organize other folks to take action on this manner(not the voting part, but stopping the deportation somehow).
in struggle - irlandeso
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The Cuevas family do not deserve deportation. Despite the massive support this family has drawn, the effort, finances, and the hard work they have done in their attempt to legalize their stay,no elected official has shown compassion or willingness to assist this family.
The Cuevases have contributed to our community and to the American economy as well.They are productive, hardworking, and honest people.
Senator Feinstein assisted three Mexican families recently.She can no longer offer the same assistance to the Cuevases. Senator Boxer has no intention to assist. She plans to address the issue regarding undocumented immigrants.This was her response when asked regarding the Cuevas family.No government official in their district wants to help.
I hope a great number of voters will remember this come November.
The Cuevases have contributed to our community and to the American economy as well.They are productive, hardworking, and honest people.
Senator Feinstein assisted three Mexican families recently.She can no longer offer the same assistance to the Cuevases. Senator Boxer has no intention to assist. She plans to address the issue regarding undocumented immigrants.This was her response when asked regarding the Cuevas family.No government official in their district wants to help.
I hope a great number of voters will remember this come November.
<The Cuevas family has overstayed their tourist visa.I agree, they are wrong.
<On the other hand, they have contibuted to American economy by being homeowners and paying taxes.
<They have been woking hard towards legalizing their stay.The last decade, they had the same lawyer working on their case.I am absolutely sure that had cost them a great deal of money
<I am inclined to believe they had gotten bad advice by their lawyer. Like doctors, they should have sought second, and even third opinion.
<The cuevas family has gained many many supporters because given they had done wrong,they have gone through a great extent legalizing their status. To the extent of making their plight with immigration public.
<They took an even greater risk. They asked for legislative assistance. I personally was very hopeful Senator Feinstein would draft them a private bill. not only were they disappointed with the Senator's response, they lost time, time they barely had.Senator Boxer's response when questioned regarding the Cuevas family was not encouraging.
<I used to have more faith in our system,that in situations when lives and futures are involved, the people in power would recognize the essence of compassion.
<The Cuevases do not deserve deportation
<On the other hand, they have contibuted to American economy by being homeowners and paying taxes.
<They have been woking hard towards legalizing their stay.The last decade, they had the same lawyer working on their case.I am absolutely sure that had cost them a great deal of money
<I am inclined to believe they had gotten bad advice by their lawyer. Like doctors, they should have sought second, and even third opinion.
<The cuevas family has gained many many supporters because given they had done wrong,they have gone through a great extent legalizing their status. To the extent of making their plight with immigration public.
<They took an even greater risk. They asked for legislative assistance. I personally was very hopeful Senator Feinstein would draft them a private bill. not only were they disappointed with the Senator's response, they lost time, time they barely had.Senator Boxer's response when questioned regarding the Cuevas family was not encouraging.
<I used to have more faith in our system,that in situations when lives and futures are involved, the people in power would recognize the essence of compassion.
<The Cuevases do not deserve deportation
THIS WEBSITE PROVIDES US WITH SENATOR BOXER AND CONGRESSMAN STARK'S CONTACT ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBERS.
THESE ELECTED OFFICIALS ARE CLEARLY REFUSING TO HELP. WE NEED TO REASSESS WHAT WE EXPECT OF OUR LEGISLATORS WHEN WE EXERCISE OUR RIGHT TO VOTE.
TIME IS A FACTOR .THE CUEVASES MAY SOON HAVE TO LEAVE. I FEEL SO BAD, WE COULDN'T HELP THEM BUT I KNOW THEY APPRECIATE THE OVERWHELMING SUPPORT THEY HAVE GAINED SINCE THEY MADE THEIR PLEA FOR HELP PUBLIC.
I HATE TO THINK THAT THIS FAMILY GETS PUNISHED FOR ATTEMPTING TO DO THINGS THE HONEST WAY.
THESE ELECTED OFFICIALS ARE CLEARLY REFUSING TO HELP. WE NEED TO REASSESS WHAT WE EXPECT OF OUR LEGISLATORS WHEN WE EXERCISE OUR RIGHT TO VOTE.
TIME IS A FACTOR .THE CUEVASES MAY SOON HAVE TO LEAVE. I FEEL SO BAD, WE COULDN'T HELP THEM BUT I KNOW THEY APPRECIATE THE OVERWHELMING SUPPORT THEY HAVE GAINED SINCE THEY MADE THEIR PLEA FOR HELP PUBLIC.
I HATE TO THINK THAT THIS FAMILY GETS PUNISHED FOR ATTEMPTING TO DO THINGS THE HONEST WAY.
At this point in time, the Cuevas family needs a miracle to resolve their problem with immigration.The nationwide support they have in their campaign to stay in America ,am positive , is a comfort to them.
I wish this family only the best, the parents especially who have been working very hard for nineteen years to provide their children the best of what they can possibly give.
This family desrves a miracle, not deportation.
I wish this family only the best, the parents especially who have been working very hard for nineteen years to provide their children the best of what they can possibly give.
This family desrves a miracle, not deportation.
Am happy for the Cuevas family.I feel better regarding our immigration officials. By granting this hardworking and extremely stressed family, the extension,I finally am able to sense feelings of compassion and sensitivity .
In my opinion, the Cuevases have earned our trust and respect. They have come forward, have spent much of what they have worked for the past nineteen years in their genuine attempt to legalize their stay in our country.
I wish the Cuevases a great life....they most certainly deserve it. The parents have really worked very hard to provide their children the best that they could possibly offer. I know the Cuevas children appreciate their parents considering things have not quite turned out the way we all hoped.
In my opinion, the Cuevases have earned our trust and respect. They have come forward, have spent much of what they have worked for the past nineteen years in their genuine attempt to legalize their stay in our country.
I wish the Cuevases a great life....they most certainly deserve it. The parents have really worked very hard to provide their children the best that they could possibly offer. I know the Cuevas children appreciate their parents considering things have not quite turned out the way we all hoped.
The Cuevases have been granted the extension
they had requested. The fact is they still have
to leave in ninety days. This family is being
penalized for making public their attempt
to ask for assistance with their immigration
situation.The nineteen years of being productive
residents in America is apparently insignificant.
This is very unfair.
they had requested. The fact is they still have
to leave in ninety days. This family is being
penalized for making public their attempt
to ask for assistance with their immigration
situation.The nineteen years of being productive
residents in America is apparently insignificant.
This is very unfair.
The Cuevas family's problem with immigration is very much publicized. Focus has mostly been on the children. I have sympathy for the three kids,it must be devastating to be taken away from the one place they have known as home. I feel greater sympathy for the parents.They are the ones who have worked all these years to legalize their status, all for the children. At this time in their lives, I am sure if it was just the both of them, they wouldn't have to be this stressed and pressured to get a green card. The Cuevas children are greatly blessed.
I have read about the Cuevases being granted the ninety day extension.I am positive they feel relieved of time being a huge issue with getting their nineteen years in America to be packed up and out of the country they have called home.I have high regard and admiration for the Cuevas parents.They have truly worked very hard for their children. They deserve great rewards for everything they have been through.
Why are the Cuevases being punished for attempting to legalize their U.S. residency?They have done wrong staying illegally after their tourist visas expired, but they have worked hard toward legalizing their status for several years.This most definitely,has taken most of their time and money.The Cuevas parents have proven to be productive and stable and have contributed to our community.
<i am so relieved for this family.they got their ninety day extension.
<for several years, and recently, they have been getting rejected one after another.
<their misfortune began, i believe with the choice of legal counsel. they had missed out on a few significant options,.that would have given them permanent residency as opposed to deportation.
<this is their very first streak of luck since their plight with immigration.hopefully, this would be a fresh beginning for the cuevases.
<the cuevases deserve better,the parents are hardworking, and goodhearted.
I CANNOT BELIEVE THAT AFTER EVERYTHING THE CUEVAS FAMILY HAS BEEN THROUGH, THEIR PROBLEM WITH IMMIGRATION REMAINS UNRESOLVED. WHAT HAS BECOME OF THE VOICE OF THE MANY SUPPORTERS FOR THIS FAMILY?
.Despite this family's phenomenal backing,the Cuevases still face deportation.In my opinion, this family has fully covered all bases that would have assisted them toward their status legalization.
They broke the law, but they do not deserve to be deported.
They broke the law, but they do not deserve to be deported.
The Cuevases have done a great deal in the attempt to resolve their problem with immigration. Their many supporters have worked hard rallying beind this family in their fight to stay in America. The Cuevas family have proven themselves to be hardworking, productive, stable, and have contributed to our economy.They are just as good as any outstanding citizen of America. I join this family in their prayer for a miracle.
I agree, the way things have been going for the Cuevases , it would take a miracle. Prayers can move mountains, so let us all keep praying for this family that they be granted what they are most deserving of....most definitely , not deportation!!!!!!
The fact, is - the father and mother had twenty years to find a way to fix and resolve their immigration situation. It appears, that they sat on it, hoping throug "prayers" that their situation will get resolved. How come some folks given even just five years can fix their papers. 20 years, that's a long time!
And now, the kids have to suffer? I think the father, Delfin has been gutless to find a way...
And now, the kids have to suffer? I think the father, Delfin has been gutless to find a way...
Prayers can not move mountains. Legislation does. Pinoys are in that denial state that makes them believe that things can happen with prayers. Wrong. If I were Delfin Cuevas I would stage a hunger strike and chain himself to the White House gates to find a remedy. If the Cuevas family has enough guts and gumption to stay they should do everything and anything to prove they worthy to be designated as Americans.
Othwise, welcome back to the Philippines. The shithole of Asia where the next President is a lackluster Filipino actor.
Othwise, welcome back to the Philippines. The shithole of Asia where the next President is a lackluster Filipino actor.
Anybody knows who is/are their Lawyer(s)? I am not sure if they did their job supporting this family on their legalization. Just my opinion.
Prayers do help. In my opinion, they have covered all bases in their attempt to legalize their residency in the U.S. As Catholics, we always believe that as long as we do our best, God will take care of the rest. Filipinos are strong in their faith, not dumb and stupid to just rely totally on prayer and not do anything.
The Cuevases had an awakening after they had consulted with other attorneys. Apparently their current lawyer, upon reviewing their case had asked them questions, that made the Cuevases realize that the options, they had previously mentioned with their first lawyer could have given them a better shot at permanent residency.She had given them bad advice .Their first lawyer has caused them this financially straining and nerve wrecking predicament they are in
.The Cuevases should have sought second opinion.They had placed too much trust and faith in their fist lawyer.And after they spent thousands, this incompetent lawyer, am sure has not even offered any type of support to this family.
The Cuevases are honest people. They aspired to get lawful permanent residency the right and honest way.Am sure they have had offers in the past . I know they would have jumped at the opportunity of getting their green card as long as they believed it was legitimate.
The Cuevas parents have worked very hard to legalize their status.I feel for the kids, but the parents' hearts were in the right place, and to this day, they have their children's best interest at heart. After all, their reason they came to this country, is to provide their children a better life.
In view of all the above , I strongly feel, it is unfair to have this family deported.
The Cuevases had an awakening after they had consulted with other attorneys. Apparently their current lawyer, upon reviewing their case had asked them questions, that made the Cuevases realize that the options, they had previously mentioned with their first lawyer could have given them a better shot at permanent residency.She had given them bad advice .Their first lawyer has caused them this financially straining and nerve wrecking predicament they are in
.The Cuevases should have sought second opinion.They had placed too much trust and faith in their fist lawyer.And after they spent thousands, this incompetent lawyer, am sure has not even offered any type of support to this family.
The Cuevases are honest people. They aspired to get lawful permanent residency the right and honest way.Am sure they have had offers in the past . I know they would have jumped at the opportunity of getting their green card as long as they believed it was legitimate.
The Cuevas parents have worked very hard to legalize their status.I feel for the kids, but the parents' hearts were in the right place, and to this day, they have their children's best interest at heart. After all, their reason they came to this country, is to provide their children a better life.
In view of all the above , I strongly feel, it is unfair to have this family deported.
Legislation has the power to change the Cuevas situation. Apparently, no elected official in this family's district is willing to help.I n this case, we look to the ALMIGHTY...He has the most power over all legislature, government, and the INS.
There is nothing wrong in believing in prayer.And yes, prayer can move mountains. The Cuevases are strong in their faith and trust that God will grant what He deems best for their family.
I will keep praying for the Cuevases.
There is nothing wrong in believing in prayer.And yes, prayer can move mountains. The Cuevases are strong in their faith and trust that God will grant what He deems best for their family.
I will keep praying for the Cuevases.
I very much want to help this family. They have until June 30th to stay in America.I realize the Cuevas parents had nineteen years to resolve their immigration status, however I also believe they really worked hard in their attempt to get permanent residency.
The lawyer they had initially, was incompetent. She had them apply for assylum as opposed to employer/employee, or family petition. I believe the Cuevases had brought up these options.They were advised, seeking assylum was the only way to go.They did migrate to America after the father lost his job due to some political turmoil in the 80's. But during the process, this lawyer had to know, the family's chance of getting their green card was unlikely. So, why persist on the unworkable.She should have explored other options. The Cuevases paid her big bucks to get them to this unbelievably critical phase in their lives...deportation.
The Cuevases sought legal assistance from Mr. Carl Shusterman, he was the one who had advised them to seek legislative assistance. The Cuevas children did a great job in their campaign to stay .They practically took over, determined to put up a fight and not give up on their dream. Legislative assistance was unattainable.
Presently, Mr.J. Lyons, is assisting the Cuevases.He has been unselfishly given them his time , effort,and support . Mr. Lyons accompanied the Cuevases to the immigration office to apply for the extension,for the interview to get the extension, and ultimately.got their stay extended to June 30th. The Cuevases would not be facing deportation if their lawyer was as greatly competent,knowledgeable, devoted, and compassionate as J. Lyons.
So, someone with ideas other than the father going on hunger strike, let it be known. This family do not deserve to be deported.
The lawyer they had initially, was incompetent. She had them apply for assylum as opposed to employer/employee, or family petition. I believe the Cuevases had brought up these options.They were advised, seeking assylum was the only way to go.They did migrate to America after the father lost his job due to some political turmoil in the 80's. But during the process, this lawyer had to know, the family's chance of getting their green card was unlikely. So, why persist on the unworkable.She should have explored other options. The Cuevases paid her big bucks to get them to this unbelievably critical phase in their lives...deportation.
The Cuevases sought legal assistance from Mr. Carl Shusterman, he was the one who had advised them to seek legislative assistance. The Cuevas children did a great job in their campaign to stay .They practically took over, determined to put up a fight and not give up on their dream. Legislative assistance was unattainable.
Presently, Mr.J. Lyons, is assisting the Cuevases.He has been unselfishly given them his time , effort,and support . Mr. Lyons accompanied the Cuevases to the immigration office to apply for the extension,for the interview to get the extension, and ultimately.got their stay extended to June 30th. The Cuevases would not be facing deportation if their lawyer was as greatly competent,knowledgeable, devoted, and compassionate as J. Lyons.
So, someone with ideas other than the father going on hunger strike, let it be known. This family do not deserve to be deported.
The first time I saw/heard their situations in the Filipino Channel-it really breaks my heart especially for their children.
I put them in my prayers and following the progress of their case in the television. Even-they've granted a 90-day extension, it is not yet a peace of mind for them--ttheir still battling. But who knows--I beleive that God answers prayer-with HIM there's no impossible!!
I put them in my prayers and following the progress of their case in the television. Even-they've granted a 90-day extension, it is not yet a peace of mind for them--ttheir still battling. But who knows--I beleive that God answers prayer-with HIM there's no impossible!!
It seems like the Cuevas family has given up on a resolution with their immigration problem. Not because they want to but they have no other choice They have been given the ninety day extension for the sole purpose of getting everything packed and settled.
The Cuevas supporters can still put up a fight on behalf of this family.So, anyone with ideas ,is very much needed to communicate via this website.Am sure with prayer, we may be able to help the Cuevases.
After this family has genuinely and honestly attempted to resolve their plight with immigration, I cannot understand why they end up being penalized. Deportation should not happen for the Cuevases.
The Cuevas supporters can still put up a fight on behalf of this family.So, anyone with ideas ,is very much needed to communicate via this website.Am sure with prayer, we may be able to help the Cuevases.
After this family has genuinely and honestly attempted to resolve their plight with immigration, I cannot understand why they end up being penalized. Deportation should not happen for the Cuevases.
FOCUS....this , if am right is the organization that has been assisting the Cuevas family. My concern is , now that this family has been given the ninety day extension, has FOCUS and all related support groups given up on helping this family?If this is right, I feel more sympathy for the Cuevases. They should not have come forward at all. Making their case public did them no justice either.
It is a shame that these highly productive, motivated,stable, hardworking, and goodhearted people are not appreciated in this GREAT country.
The Cuevases will find what's best for them. They are a respectable family.More power to them!!!!!
It is a shame that these highly productive, motivated,stable, hardworking, and goodhearted people are not appreciated in this GREAT country.
The Cuevases will find what's best for them. They are a respectable family.More power to them!!!!!
Senator Boxer is being mentioned as the official who has the power to assist this family.The major issue or concern in this aspect is, does she have the compassion and the sensitivity toward this family who broke the law, is she willing to look past the wrongful act and appreciate this family's sincere and genuine effort over several years.
I hope and pray for this family everyday.
I hope and pray for this family everyday.
Yes , I know who the incompetent lawyer the Cuevases had. The Cuevases made a huge mistake with consulting, and trusting this lawyer's advice.She should do California residents a favor and cease practicing law. The Cuevases are not her only extremely unfortunate victims.
I t would be fair if they can reopen this family's case with immigration.Their lives have to drastically change because of bad choices and decisions .They paid a great amount of money for legal counsel that only led to deportation.
Despite everybody telling this family to go after this lawyer, the Cuevases have chosen to let things be. I have love and respect for these decent people.
I t would be fair if they can reopen this family's case with immigration.Their lives have to drastically change because of bad choices and decisions .They paid a great amount of money for legal counsel that only led to deportation.
Despite everybody telling this family to go after this lawyer, the Cuevases have chosen to let things be. I have love and respect for these decent people.
The Cuevas family got extended to June.That is not too far off.I want to remain hopeful for this family, but it does not seem to look too promising.This website mentions Boxer and Stark.I have not heard or read anything humanitarian about either one of them In fact, Senator Boxer was clearly not supportive when asked regarding the Cuevas family.
Miracles can happen. I'll keep them in my prayers. The Cuevases should not be deported.
Miracles can happen. I'll keep them in my prayers. The Cuevases should not be deported.
I completely agree, this family does not deserve to be deported. The Cuevases have proven to be productive residents of our country. Furthermore, they have spent so much time, and money , and have been through multiple rejections in the long stressful process.They did commit a wrongful act overstaying their tourist visa, but they sholud not be punished for coming forward .
I hope and pray this family will find a resolution to their problem with immigration. It is hard to believe no legislator has offered / agreed to assist this family.
I hope and pray this family will find a resolution to their problem with immigration. It is hard to believe no legislator has offered / agreed to assist this family.
The Cuevas situation has opened my eyes to the sad fact that America ,at this point in time has less compassionate legislators. Immigration laws are beyond us, we cannot change them.Legislators have the power to look beyond immigration laws, and change people's lives.
This family has amazingly gained support because they have a history & ongoing record of being hardworking, contributing residents.Even more important, they have exhausted all possible means to legalize their immigration status.
The Cuevas family is clearly being unfairly penalized .The Cuevases should not deported.
This family has amazingly gained support because they have a history & ongoing record of being hardworking, contributing residents.Even more important, they have exhausted all possible means to legalize their immigration status.
The Cuevas family is clearly being unfairly penalized .The Cuevases should not deported.
The Cuevas situation will soon be resolved. Along with the family, am hopeful, deportation can be avoided.
More power to the Cuevases and all their supporters!!!!!!!!
More power to the Cuevases and all their supporters!!!!!!!!
The Cuevas family have a great number of supporters. They may be undocumented but they pay taxes, they work hard for a living, they sought legal counsel and paid her with their hard earned money.The Cuevases have taken the greatest risk that millions of undocumented have not dared to for fear of losing everything .
I have very high regard for this family. I wish I have the power to cease deportation because it is unfair and unjust to punish the Cuevases.
I have very high regard for this family. I wish I have the power to cease deportation because it is unfair and unjust to punish the Cuevases.
Everything the Cuevases have done clearly signifies their sincere effort to resolve their plight with immigration. They could have chosen not to do anything and with time, options would have become available for them to be able to avail ...amnesty, the dream act ...This family is being harshly punished for honestly trying to resolve their immigration problem .The Cuevases do not deserve to be deported.
I know the feeling of what this family is going through. My husband was one of the 108 deportees last December. I even had a petition for him way before he was taken. We have 2 girls and I can tell you this has been the hardest months of our lives. We have lost so much emotionally and financially. All I can say is that really push hard on anyone that is handling this type of situation because now I have to fight for him to come back and prove hardship for it. The thing is how much more hardship does one need to prove? No one was prepared for this but then again who would when you thought all this time something was being done about it. Don't give up the fight!!!
I feel for this family and all others who @ any time had or have to be in such a considerably difficult and stressful situation. The sad thing is the people affected are the ones who do not deserve to be punished. It is so unfortunate that lawmakers and legislators cannot appreciate the urgent need of these families to be assisted. I keep reading about new immigration reforms, hopefully, by next year, they will pass congress.
But these families who have come forward, asking for help will no longer be here because they have already been removed.The ones who will benefit will be those who have chosen to remain in hiding, millions , who have not worked as hard and have not spent money, time, and effort to get their immigration status legalized.
The Cuevas family deserves their American dream. I hope they have not given up their fight to stay in this country. I know their supporters have not lost their desire to help these good people.
But these families who have come forward, asking for help will no longer be here because they have already been removed.The ones who will benefit will be those who have chosen to remain in hiding, millions , who have not worked as hard and have not spent money, time, and effort to get their immigration status legalized.
The Cuevas family deserves their American dream. I hope they have not given up their fight to stay in this country. I know their supporters have not lost their desire to help these good people.
I have recently heard about other family situations, similar to the Cuevas family. The other families have been given permanent residency. They have less number of years in America, no family member is a green card holder or a citizen.
I am happy for these fortunate families, but how unfair is that??????
The Cuevas family is just as deserving or even more qualified to be given permanent residency.
I am happy for these fortunate families, but how unfair is that??????
The Cuevas family is just as deserving or even more qualified to be given permanent residency.
I totally agree. The Cuevas family has been in America for nineteen years.They have proven to be productive members of our community. They are homeowners, they pay taxes and have contributed to American economy. Their only drawback is that none of them is a green card holder. The other families had less years of being in this country, they too have no green card holder among them. Immigration ,plain and simple, is unfair and unjust.There is no justification with the Cuevas deportation.
I am very hopeful the Democrats' proposal for immigration reforms will benefit the Cuevases.. This family has been working so very hard in their honest and earnest attempt to resolve their undocumented immigration status.They most definitely deserve amnesty or a waiver of the ten year bar. Not only have they spent a large amount of money , they took great risks in the process, and ultimately got themselves unfairly punished with deportation.The Cuevas family do not deseve to be harshly punished.
Let us keep fighting for this family . Go on Carl Shusterman website,"DEMOCRATS' SOLVE ACT'...and write to your senator /congressman,using the template provided. If they pass congress, they will most certainly give the Cuevases and other families in similar situation another shot at gaining back their American dream.
The Cuevas family absolutely deserves it!!!!!
Let us keep fighting for this family . Go on Carl Shusterman website,"DEMOCRATS' SOLVE ACT'...and write to your senator /congressman,using the template provided. If they pass congress, they will most certainly give the Cuevases and other families in similar situation another shot at gaining back their American dream.
The Cuevas family absolutely deserves it!!!!!
The Democrats' SOLVE ACT will only be beneficial to the undocumented who will be presently residing in the U.S.at the time it will pass Congress. The Cuevases will no longer be able to avail of amnesty then.I am so very angry with the way things are with this family. They have spent years of hard work, trying to resolve their undocumented status. They truly and honetly trusted in our legal system, where did it get them? Deportation should not happen to the Cuevas family.This is one family who deserves immigration reforms.They have been paying taxes, they are homeowners, are highly productive and stable.
The millions of undocumented who are in hiding will be able to get permanent residency . They don't have to waste money, time, effort, no stress whatsoever lobbying for legislative assistance and above all, dealing and coping with rejection. They just have to wait it out, and if this SOLVE ACT passes Congress, they will get their green card.
The Cuevas family is being unjustly punished!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The millions of undocumented who are in hiding will be able to get permanent residency . They don't have to waste money, time, effort, no stress whatsoever lobbying for legislative assistance and above all, dealing and coping with rejection. They just have to wait it out, and if this SOLVE ACT passes Congress, they will get their green card.
The Cuevas family is being unjustly punished!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
America is unfair and harsh to those who honestly work hard to resolve immigration problems. Legislators refuse to draft a private bil for the Cuevases, after they came forward asking for help, risking losing their home, their family, their friends and everything they have worked so very hard for the past nineteen years.
In my opinion, the Democrats Solve Act clearly encourages the millions of undocumented in our country and those who plan to come and stay to avoid making the same mistake the Cuevases have made.THIS IS SO WRING!!!!!!!!
The Cuevas situation greatly bothers me. Here's a family who has lived in our country for nineteen years, they have done no wrong other than overstaying their visa. More importantly, they truly worked hard trying to undo their wrong legally to the extent of making their plight with immigration public, risking their American dream.They may not have the document to be American but to me, they are as American as you and me.They pay taxes, they pay mortgage, insurances, the kids work and go to school @ the same time.
I am relieved the Democrats have immigration reforms that make more sense , however, I strongly believe situations like the Cuevases' who are being unjustly removed from America deserve to be seriously considered for amnesty even if they will no longer be physically present in our country when this act passes congress.Only then , will immigration be just and fair!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
In my opinion, the Democrats Solve Act clearly encourages the millions of undocumented in our country and those who plan to come and stay to avoid making the same mistake the Cuevases have made.THIS IS SO WRING!!!!!!!!
The Cuevas situation greatly bothers me. Here's a family who has lived in our country for nineteen years, they have done no wrong other than overstaying their visa. More importantly, they truly worked hard trying to undo their wrong legally to the extent of making their plight with immigration public, risking their American dream.They may not have the document to be American but to me, they are as American as you and me.They pay taxes, they pay mortgage, insurances, the kids work and go to school @ the same time.
I am relieved the Democrats have immigration reforms that make more sense , however, I strongly believe situations like the Cuevases' who are being unjustly removed from America deserve to be seriously considered for amnesty even if they will no longer be physically present in our country when this act passes congress.Only then , will immigration be just and fair!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
America is unfair and harsh to those who honestly work hard to resolve immigration problems. Legislators refuse to draft a private bil for the Cuevases, after they came forward asking for help, risking losing their home, their family, their friends and everything they have worked so very hard for the past nineteen years.
In my opinion, the Democrats Solve Act clearly encourages the millions of undocumented in our country and those who plan to come and stay to avoid making the same mistake the Cuevases have made.THIS IS SO WRONG!!!!!!!!
The Cuevas situation greatly bothers me. Here's a family who has lived in our country for nineteen years, they have done no wrong other than overstaying their visa. More importantly, they truly worked hard trying to undo their wrong legally to the extent of making their plight with immigration public, risking their American dream.They may not have the document to be American but to me, they are as American as you and me.They pay taxes, they pay mortgage, insurances, the kids work and go to school @ the same time.
I am relieved the Democrats have immigration reforms that make more sense , however, I strongly believe situations like the Cuevases' who are being unjustly removed from America deserve to be seriously considered for amnesty even if they will no longer be physically present in our country when this act passes congress.Only then , will immigration be just and fair!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
In my opinion, the Democrats Solve Act clearly encourages the millions of undocumented in our country and those who plan to come and stay to avoid making the same mistake the Cuevases have made.THIS IS SO WRONG!!!!!!!!
The Cuevas situation greatly bothers me. Here's a family who has lived in our country for nineteen years, they have done no wrong other than overstaying their visa. More importantly, they truly worked hard trying to undo their wrong legally to the extent of making their plight with immigration public, risking their American dream.They may not have the document to be American but to me, they are as American as you and me.They pay taxes, they pay mortgage, insurances, the kids work and go to school @ the same time.
I am relieved the Democrats have immigration reforms that make more sense , however, I strongly believe situations like the Cuevases' who are being unjustly removed from America deserve to be seriously considered for amnesty even if they will no longer be physically present in our country when this act passes congress.Only then , will immigration be just and fair!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I AM TOTALLY FOR IMMIGRATION REFORMS, THAT WILL BENEFIT THE ONES WHO HAVE WORKED HARD AT RESOLVING THEIR IMMIGRATION STATUS . THEY MOST DEFINITELY DESERVE IT. THE WAY THINGS ARE, THE NON-DOCUMENTED POPULATION WHO HAVE CHOSEN TO REMAIN IN HIDING WILL BE THE ONES TO GAIN FROM THESE REFORMS.
THE CUEVAS FAMILY SHOULD NOT BE DEPORTED.WHY ARE THEY BEING PUNISHED FOR TAKING THE LEGAL ROUTE IN RESOLVING THEIR UNDOCUMENTED STATUS?
THE CUEVAS FAMILY SHOULD NOT BE DEPORTED.WHY ARE THEY BEING PUNISHED FOR TAKING THE LEGAL ROUTE IN RESOLVING THEIR UNDOCUMENTED STATUS?
An important lesson from the Cuevas family's tough experience with immigration is not to waste time, money and effort towards resolving immigration problems. Look where it got them...
This misfortune on the Cuevases could be avoided if legislation steps in and helps this family. Why is it so difficult for them to see and feel what we, voting citizens perceive of the Cuevas situation.
This misfortune on the Cuevases could be avoided if legislation steps in and helps this family. Why is it so difficult for them to see and feel what we, voting citizens perceive of the Cuevas situation.
It may seem like we have given up on the Cuevas family, but we have not. Our campaign continues and will absolutely remain active even after this family leaves our country. The immigration laws may change, and we are looking to keep the Cuevases in mind , we honestly want this family back in the U.S.!!!!They deserve these immigration reforms much more than those who are in hiding, evading paying taxes,and have not spent anything trying to resolve their undocumented status.
I TOTALLY SUPPORT THE CUEVAS FAMILY BE GIVEN THE SPECIAL CONSIDERATION FOR AMNESTY AFTER THEY DEPART FROM AMERICA.. THEY SHOULD NOT BE DEPORTED FOR REASONS THAT HAVE BEEN CONSISTENTLY POINTED OUT BY THOUSANDS OF THEIR SUPPORTERS!!
It is wrong and unjust to punish the Cuevas family for trying to resolve their problem with immigration and grant amnesty to the millions of other undocumented who will be able to avail of the immigration reforms when they pass Congress! If these undocumented immigrants have not come forward now, am positive they will,when access to permanent residency will be an option @ no cost and burden to them...money, time, effort , and their American dream.This is extremely unfair!!
This is a major issue that needs to be addressed by our legislators.The injustice done to the Cuevas family is huge!!!
This is a major issue that needs to be addressed by our legislators.The injustice done to the Cuevas family is huge!!!
There is no fairness and justice when it comes to immigration laws.
The Cuevases have learned the hard way. They have lost their their American dream despite the fact they did sincerely try every legal and honest route toward resolving their battle with immigration.They could have done what other undocumented immigrants are doing, and they could have availed of whatever immigration reforms will pass Congress.
I totally support this family. If they ultimately are removed from America, they ought to be given special amnesty that will give them another shot at regaining their American dream! They deserve it!!!
The Cuevases have learned the hard way. They have lost their their American dream despite the fact they did sincerely try every legal and honest route toward resolving their battle with immigration.They could have done what other undocumented immigrants are doing, and they could have availed of whatever immigration reforms will pass Congress.
I totally support this family. If they ultimately are removed from America, they ought to be given special amnesty that will give them another shot at regaining their American dream! They deserve it!!!
1) we have (and will continue to have) a meeting this Sunday at 3:00pm at the New Covenant Presbyterian Church in San Leandro on Fargo Street. We will be planning the major actions for the month.
2) the first major action is that we will be sending a delegation to
Boxer's office next Wednesday June 9 to formally present her with the list of organizational endorsers. We will follow up with a major rally to support the family June 16 and then a final action (if they don't respond favorably) on June 23
3) action: organizations can send their official endorsements to me and on their own, they can send letters of support to Boxer. Individuals can also send their endorsements to me as letter of support to Boxer; if they are not already involved in an organization they can attend the Sunday meetings because this group will eventually transform into an immigrant advocacy group.
I understand the Cuevas family's support group is still trying to reach out to Senator Boxer. Time is running out. My concern is, if and when time has run out, the Cuevases will have to leave. Then what can the support group or the immigrants advocacy do to further assist the Cuevas family.I f and when legislators pass immigration reforms, this family will not be in America ,again they will miss the opportunity toward getting lawful permanent residency. Meanwhile, the ones who have chosen to remain in hiding after witnessing the Cuevas plight with immigration will be the ones to gain from these reforms. My point is, millions will reap from the Cuevases' misfortune.
The Cuevas family does not deserve to be punished with deportation!!!!But if they will end up, being removed, will the support group continue to help them regain the lives they have built in America for nineteen years?
The Cuevas family does not deserve to be punished with deportation!!!!But if they will end up, being removed, will the support group continue to help them regain the lives they have built in America for nineteen years?
I am very much bothered that this family's battle with immigration has remained unresolved .
I cannot begin to understand why this family is being harshly punished while others can get away with serious crimes.
The Cuevas family should be given their green card.,
I cannot begin to understand why this family is being harshly punished while others can get away with serious crimes.
The Cuevas family should be given their green card.,
I totally support the plan of action on behalf of the Cuevas family.
Senator Boxer's legislative intervention is crucial. I hope she can assist the Cuevases like Senator Feinstein recently has, with the other families .Legislators have expressed they are not too keen with private bills because they are no guarantee they will pass congress. There may be no guaranteed resolution from the private bill, but the Cuevas family will be allowed to stay and may be able to qualify for future immigration reforms.For the children , the dream act could be the one.
If they had the compassion and the heart for the other families they had helped, the Cuevas family, very highly deserves it just as well.
Senator Boxer's legislative intervention is crucial. I hope she can assist the Cuevases like Senator Feinstein recently has, with the other families .Legislators have expressed they are not too keen with private bills because they are no guarantee they will pass congress. There may be no guaranteed resolution from the private bill, but the Cuevas family will be allowed to stay and may be able to qualify for future immigration reforms.For the children , the dream act could be the one.
If they had the compassion and the heart for the other families they had helped, the Cuevas family, very highly deserves it just as well.
June 30th is the most dreaded day for the Cuevas family and their many supporters.It remains highly unacceptable that this family is for deportation inspite of their outstanding history of multiple attempts at resolving their immigration status.The Cuevases need to be recognized for coming forward with their plight with immigration.Sadly, they have been denied legislative assistance, but they have accomplished something, not directly for them but for others who have issues with immigration. This family has opened the eyes of many, has moved us to organize support groups and actively participate to assist people in similar situations.
I recently heard of Senator Feinstein assisting another family.I was not the only one who was confident Feinstein would draft a private bill for the Cuevases. The Cuevas family lost a great deal of time only to be denied help, anyway.
I recently heard of Senator Feinstein assisting another family.I was not the only one who was confident Feinstein would draft a private bill for the Cuevases. The Cuevas family lost a great deal of time only to be denied help, anyway.
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