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Home My WebLink AboutR-00-0100• • J-00-142 1/27/00 00— too RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION URGING THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO EXTEND THE DEADLINE FOR A PERIOD OF SIX MONTHS FOR THOSE INDIVIDUALS ELIGIBLE TO FILE APPLICATIONS AND MOTIONS TO GAIN LAWFUL IMMIGRATION STATUS UNDER THE NICARAGUAN AND CENTRAL AMERICAN RELIEF ACT ("NACARA"); FURTHER URGING THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO ADOPT AND IMPLEMENT LEGISLATION TO EXTEND THE SAME RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES GRANTED UNDER NACARA TO HAITIAN IMMIGRANTS; AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE OFFICIALS DESIGNATED HEREIN. WHEREAS, in 1997, the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States enacted legislation, known as the Nicaraguan and Central American Relief Act ("NACARA"), to provide nationals from Nicaragua and certain Central American countries relief from removal and deportation from the United States; and WHEREAS, the deadline to submit and complete NACARA applications with supporting documents and motions expired November, 1999; and WHEREAS, the City Commission wishes that the same privileges and rights bestowed to Nicaraguan and Central American nationals be extended to Haitian immigrants; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: CITY COMMSSION, NEETI21G OF JAN 2 7 2000 Resolution No. o U- 00 Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are hereby adopted by reference thereto and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section. Section 2. The Federal Government is hereby urged to extend the deadline for a period of six months for those individuals eligible to file, applications and motions to gain lawful immigration status under the Nicaraguan and Central American Relief Act ("NACARA"). Section 3. The Federal Government is hereby further urged to enact and implement legislation to extend the same rights and privileges granted under NACARA to Haitian immigrants. Section 4. The City Clerk is hereby directed to transmit a copy of this Resolution to President William J. Clinton, Vice -President Albert Gore, Jr., Speaker of the House of Representatives J. Dennis Hastert, Attorney General Janet Reno, United States Immigration and Naturalization Service Commissioner Doris Meissner, Senators Connie Mack and Bob Graham, and all the members of the United States House of Representatives for Miami - Dade County. Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective Page 2 of 3 00— 100 • • immediately upon its adoption and signature of the Mayor.'/ PASSED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of. January , 2000. JOE CAROLLO, MAYOR In accordance with Miami Code Sec. 2-38, since the Mayor did nrt irr A,': e ap-nrOva! 11 this legislation by signing it in becomes effective with the elms regarding same, without the May ATTEST: WALTER J. FOEMAN CITY CLERK 0000 APPROVEDe<S 20 F AND CORRECTNESS wueF STI LARELLO I TTORNEY W4 49:BSS �i If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten calendar days from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it shall become effective immediately upon override of the veto by the City'Commission. Page 3 of 3� CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA MSTRICT 4 INTER -OFFICE MEMORANC COMMISSIONER REGALADO TO: Donald Warshaw DATE : January 19, 2000 FILE City Manager SUBJECT: Discussion Items r FROM: Tomas Regalad0 REFERENCES Commissioner ENCLOSURES: Please place the following items on the agenda of the City Commission meeting to be held on January 27, 2000. 1) A report from the City Attorney on the status of the Ad Hoc Committee. 2) A resolution supporting an extension of NACARA (The Central American Adjustment Act) Additionally, I request that three of my District Items: C (Barcelona Place), D (Alley on Flagler Street), and G (L.E.T.F.) be withdrawn from the agenda of January 27, 2000. Cc: Agenda Office TO: Walter Foeman City Clerk FROM : omas Regalado Commissioner CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA 46 INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM DATE January 28, 2000 SUBJECT: NACARA Resolution REFERENCES: ENCLOSURES: Please provide written documentation of the resolution requesting that the United States Congress extend the NACARA law, in addition to requesting relief for the Haitian - American community. A motion was made and passed at the meeting of January 27, 2000. Ll FILE ti CIOCJ L x }_L �R,e _d Ll FILE r I, U.S. Department of tice Immigration and Nati ization Service o A 57 HQRRT 30/2.3 CITY (F C L Q P, r' S` 4251 Street NW. 0' t-1"4' HI, FL Washington, DC 20536 Mr. Walter J. Foeman City Clerk City of Miami 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33233 Dear Mr. Foeman: APR 21 2000 This is in response to your February 25 memorandum to the President, and others, attaching a copy of Resolution 00-100, passed and adopted by the City of Miami Commission. That resolution urges the Federal Government to enact legislation for Haitians similar to the rights and privileges extended to Nicaraguans and Cubans under the Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act (NACARA), and to extend the NACARA application deadline from November 1999 for a period of 6 months. Your letter was referred to the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) for response. On October 21, 1998, section 902 of the Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 1998 (HRIFA) was signed into law providing relief in the form of adjustment of status to that of lawful permanent resident to eligible Haitian nationals. Although the application periods for both NACARA and HRIFA ended on March 31, 2000, you may be aware that legislation has been introduced in Congress to provide applicants an additional 6 months to file for permanent residence and related benefits under those respective programs. If Congress passes this proposed legislation and it is signed into law, the INS would be prepared to implement it efficiently and fairly. Because of the interest in the legislation expressed by the Administration and Members of Congress, the INS will defer removal of those persons who appear eligible for permanent residence under NACARA or HRIFA while Congress deliberates the proposed application period extension during its current session. If you wish to obtain additional information regarding HRIFA and NACARA benefits, you may wish to visit the INS website at the folfowing address: www.ins.usdoj.gov. Information is available at that website in the form of press releases, frequently asked questions and answers, and links to laws and regulations applicable to HRIFA and NACARA benefits. I hope this information is helpful. Sincerely, J1uL U/ William R. Yates Deputy Executive Associate Commissioner Immigration Services Division Office of Field Operations U.S. Department of Justice Immigration and Naturalization Service Washington, DC 20536 Official Business Penalty for Private Use $300 7 0aS 11:1 Judi A'diL P`.... RPP 24 '00 v, ' US qs D Cr oe lYi 1 i Tr O Mr. Walter J. Foeman City Clerk�� City of Miami' Y' 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33233 r 11:1 Judi I GS 1 tTtV O i'am oT Sop t WALTER J. FOEMAN F �� DONALD H. WARSHAW City Clerk G I"11.1 Wits QQ City Manager February 25, 2000 TO: The Honorable William J. Clinton, President The Honorable Albert Gore, Jr., Vice President/Senate President The Honorable Connie Mack, Senator The Honorable Bob Graham, Senator The: Honorable J. Dennis Hastert, Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives Janet Reno, United States Attorney General The Honorable Doris Meissner, Commissioner - U. S. Immigration & j'on Services FROM: Walter J. Fo an. tv City Clerk Enclosed please find a copy of Resolution 00- 100, was passed and adopted by the City of Miami Commission at its meeting on January 27, 2000. This legislation is being forwarded to you for your information and files. OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK/ 3500 Pan American Drive/P.O. Box 330708/Miami, FL 33233/(305) 250-5360/FAX: (305) 858-1610 t1) J-00-142 1/27/00 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION URGING THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO EXTEND THE DEADLINE FOR A PERIOD OF SIX MONTHS FOR THOSE INDIVIDUALS ELIGIBLE TO FILE APPLICATIONS AND MOTIONS TO GAIN LAWFUL IMMIGRATION STATUS UNDER THE NICARAGUAN AND CENTRAL AMERICAN RELIEF ACT ("NACARA"); FURTHER URGING THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO ADOPT AND IMPLEMENT LEGISLATION TO EXTEND THE SAME RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES GRANTED UNDER NACARA TO HAITIAN IMMIGRANTS; AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE OFFICIALS DESIGNATED HEREIN. WHEREAS, in 199', the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States enacted legislation, known as the Nicaraguan and Central American Relief Act ("NACARA".), to provide nationals from Nicaragua and certain Central American countries relief from removal and deportation from the United States; and WHEREAS, the deadline to submit and complete NACARA applications with supporting documents and motions expired November, 1999; and WHEREAS, the City Commission wishes that the same privileges and rights bestowed to Nicaraguan and Central American nationals be extended to Haitian immigrants; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: CITY COMUSSION XEETIITIG OF Resolution No. C, n Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are hereby adopted by reference thereto and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section. Section 2. The Federal Government is hereby urged to extend the deadline for a period of six months for those individuals eligible to file applications and motions to gain lawful immigration status under the Nicaraguan and Central American Relief Act ("NACARA"). Section 3. The Federal Government is hereby further urged to enact and implement legislation to extend the same rights and privileges granted under NACARA to Haitian immigrants. Section 4. The City Clerk is hereby directed to transmit a copy of this Resolution to President William J. Clinton, vice -President Albert Gore, Jr., Speaker of the House of Representatives J. Dennis Hastert, Attorney General Janet Reno, United States Immigration and Naturalization Service Commissioner Doris Meissner, Senators Connie Mack and Bob Graham, and all the members of the United States House of Representatives for Miami - Dade County. Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective Page 2 of 3 t' — I Vj immediately upon its adoption and signature of the Mayor.=