Obama to Naturalize All Undocumented Illegal Filipinos Before His Presidency Ends

11/20/2014 | 9:33 0 Posted in The World

11/24/2014 – DC | President Obama’s immigration plan has been the hottest topic today and he is about to deliver his speech on Thursday night. The plan is believed to be in favor of thousands of undocumented Filipinos who are currently living in US.

In an interview by TPP, Obama said that his priority is to legalize all illegal Filipino aliens before his term ends. His subordinates are already working on a website where Filipinos can fill-up and send the form directly to USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services) website.

Other illegal aliens especially those from South America will be provided with TPS (temporary Protected Status) for 18 months as long as they are qualified. Filipinos on the other hand will not undergo the said process and will be provided permanent residency visa when congress passes his bill..

“I will leave no illegal Filipino alien wandering around the streets or America before my terms ends”, Obama delivered a strong message on TV. According to the president, he is giving favor to Filipinos especially those who are affected by Yolanda.

Later on 2013, Foreign Secretary Albert Del Rosario asked US to provide illegal Filipino immigrants with TPL but his request was realized only these months when Obama presented his immigration reform to Congress. Instead to providing TPL, Filipinos will have the chance to become naturalized American citizens.

Nela Llamas, 40, whose relatives suffered from Yolanda in Leyte, said the US should grant the Philippines’ TPS request “so I can work with no fear.” Dogoen is among thousands of Filipino illegal aliens who had been hiding and working in US for more than 10 years.

Details of Obama’s immigration reform will be heard on Thursday night on his immigration speech.

/Virginia Dogoen/ Assisted Press Washington DC