Now. however. she cannot be granted permanent resident status because she has no immediate relative to petition on her behalf. Mrs. Latch is caught in an immigration limbo called deferred action status. She is permitted to live in the United States but is prevented from working and her residency can be terminated at any time by the Immigration and Naturalization Service. Mrs. Latch and her children have been living in the United States for 4 years. Both of her children are in school. doing well and have fully assimilated into American culture. Permanent residency status for Mrs. Latch would be the last step in an immigration odyssey that has spanned 4 years. Her only desire is to be a productive member of her community and have the peace of mind that comes from knowing she cannot be forced to be returned to Thailand. This legislation will. at long last. give Mrs. Latch and her family the full measure of protection and security our immigration laws afford. and I urge its compassionate and favorable consideration.o By Mr. BUMPERS:
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