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Fri, Jun 15 2012 13:00:16

WH Office Hours: Immigration

Felicia Escobar, Senior Policy Director for Immigration, & Tyler Moran, Deputy Policy Director for Immigration, answer your questions about action taken by the Administration that will make our nation's immigration policy more fair, more efficient & more just – specifically for certain young people.

  1. WHLive
    White House Live@WHLive
    President Obama's remarks on @DHSgov's #immigration announcement just concluded. Have questions? Ask now with #WHChat
    Fri, Jun 15 2012 11:22:22
  2. Whitehouse
    ·
    Fri, Jun 15 2012 12:34:27
  3. WHLive
    White House Live@WHLive
    hey felicia & tyler are here..ready to answer questions! #whchat
    Fri, Jun 15 2012 11:28:19
  4. Mwforhr
    Mwforhr@Mwforhr
    @WHLive @DHSgov #WHChat Is there a website to learn more about this policy?
    Fri, Jun 15 2012 11:24:20
  5. WHLive
    White House Live@WHLive
    .@Mwforhr check out DHS press release for more info 1.usa.gov/MbQYp3 #whchat
    Fri, Jun 15 2012 11:29:55
  6. abigailcollazo
    Abigail Collazo@abigailcollazo
    What determines eligibility? Finish school? Join military? #DREAMers #immigration #WHChat
    Fri, Jun 15 2012 11:23:58
  7. WHLive
    White House Live@WHLive
    .@abigailcollazo come under 16, 5 yrs in us bf today, no felony, in school or hs/ged, 30 or under more info 1.usa.gov/MbQYp3 #whchat
    Fri, Jun 15 2012 11:35:41
  8. prhurricane33
    Tito Mack@prhurricane33
    #whchat How does someone apply? When are the qualifications going to be placed?
    Fri, Jun 15 2012 11:15:22
  9. WHLive
    White House Live@WHLive
    .@prhurricane33 uscis to have policy in place in coming weeks. learn more at uscis.gov #whchat
    Fri, Jun 15 2012 11:38:09
  10. RoyalLocs
    Sam_m£_!3™@RoyalLocs
    #WHChat what is the #Obama Admistration going to do about a pathway to permit residency, for those who are here Illegally? Or Not going todo
    Fri, Jun 15 2012 09:26:12
  11. WHLive
    White House Live@WHLive
    .@RoyalLocs need congress to act! POTUS strong supporter of CIR and DREAM Act. WH Immigration Reform Blueprint wh.gov/immigration #whchat
    Fri, Jun 15 2012 11:40:49
  12. ergeekgoddess
    Elianne Ramos@ergeekgoddess
    RT @Clari_Ramon: Obama: CEO's agree, farmers+ranchers agree, small biz owners agree.This is the right thing to do. Punto. #Dreamers #WHChat
    Fri, Jun 15 2012 11:28:39
  13. WHLive
    White House Live@WHLive
    .@ergeekgoddess DREAM Act of 2010 would have reduced deficit by $2.2 billion #whchat
    Fri, Jun 15 2012 11:44:27
  14. jennyportillo2
    jenny portillo@jennyportillo2
    Thank you for being able to break the taboo of immigration. You are the only President that has it in you to speak about this topic.#WHchat
    Fri, Jun 15 2012 11:39:09
  15. WHLive
    White House Live@WHLive
    .@jennyportillo2 america built by generations of immigrants. its what makes us great! POTUS will keep fighting for CIR and DREAM #whchat
    Fri, Jun 15 2012 11:48:21
  16. aflores714
    Alex Flores @aflores714
    Will people who quilify for this excecutive order be able to join the Military #WHChat
    Fri, Jun 15 2012 11:44:24
  17. WHLive
    White House Live@WHLive
    .@aflores714 policy is DHS directive not EO. This is impt start need to pass DREAM Act for DREAMers to join military #whchat
    Fri, Jun 15 2012 11:50:51
  18. dayanat245
    Dayana Torres@dayanat245
    What restrictions are included in this new policy? I read somewhere that these kids have 60 days to apply to be covered in this. #WHChat
    Fri, Jun 15 2012 11:24:25
  19. WHLive
    White House Live@WHLive
    .@dayanat245 read DHS fact sheet 1.usa.gov/MbQYp3 or starting 6/18 call USCIS hotline 800-375-5283 or ICE hotline 888-351-4024 #whchat
    Fri, Jun 15 2012 11:54:26
  20. WHLive
    White House Live@WHLive
    thanks for joining us on this special day! signing off ~ felicia & tyler #whchat
    Fri, Jun 15 2012 11:56:21
  21. Watch the video of President Obama's remarks:
  22. President Obama Speaks on Department of Homeland Security Immigration Announcement
    whitehouse
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    Fri, Jun 15 2012 11:46:37

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