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Migrant workers in US protest
Thousands of people have marched in protest over a leaked White House proposal that would require illegal immigrants to pay thousands of dollars to become legal US residents.
About 15,000 protesters gathered in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday, with some carrying signs that read "Amnesty Now!" while others passed the US flag over their heads.
"People are really upset," said Juan Jose Gutierrez, president of the Los Angeles-based Latino Movement USA, one of the several organisers of the rally.
"For years, the president spoke in no uncertain terms about supporting immigration reform ... then this kind of plan comes out."
Visa plan
A draft plan by the White House, leaked last week, calls for a new "Z" category visa that would allow illegal immigrant workers to apply for three-year work permits that would be renewable indefinitely, but would cost $3,500 each time.
"Charging that much, Bush is going to be even more expensive than the coyotes," said Armando Garcia, a protester, referring to the smugglers who transport people across the Mexican border.
To get a permit and become legal permanent residents, illegal immigrants would have to return to their home country, apply at a US embassy or consulate to re-enter legally and pay a $10,000 fine.
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http://english.aljazeera.net/NR/exeres/4CB123D9-0800-49A0-911A-84BEB8433385.htm
"People are really upset," said Juan Jose Gutierrez, president of the Los Angeles-based Latino Movement USA, one of the several organisers of the rally.
"For years, the president spoke in no uncertain terms about supporting immigration reform ... then this kind of plan comes out."
Visa plan
A draft plan by the White House, leaked last week, calls for a new "Z" category visa that would allow illegal immigrant workers to apply for three-year work permits that would be renewable indefinitely, but would cost $3,500 each time.
"Charging that much, Bush is going to be even more expensive than the coyotes," said Armando Garcia, a protester, referring to the smugglers who transport people across the Mexican border.
To get a permit and become legal permanent residents, illegal immigrants would have to return to their home country, apply at a US embassy or consulate to re-enter legally and pay a $10,000 fine.
More
http://english.aljazeera.net/NR/exeres/4CB123D9-0800-49A0-911A-84BEB8433385.htm
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