The migrants DeSantis transported on taxpayer-funded private charter planes from Texas to Martha’s Vineyard are now qualifying for “victim visas” to stay in the U.S. and work here.
DeSantis made headlines in September 2022 with his migrant flight stunt, using a loophole to tap into federal Covid-19 stimulus funds, and quickly drawing accusations that Florida and federal laws were violated.
On Monday, the Miami Herald reported that some of these 49 migrants “are now able to legally work in the United States and have temporary protections from deportation — because they are considered victims of a potential crime,” according to the migrants’ attorney, Rachel Self.
When Salazar filed the criminal case with the D.A., he also granted each affected migrant the certification needed to apply for a U visa, or “victim visa,” which is designated “for victims of certain crimes who have suffered mental or physical abuse and are helpful to law enforcement or government officials in the investigation or prosecution of criminal activity,” according to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
This month, reported the Herald, several of the migrants’ U visa petitions were granted “bona fide determination” status, protecting them from deportation until their visa is granted and allowing them to obtain temporary work permits.
The Herald’s reporting noted it was “not immediately clear” how many of this group of migrants had received this status, but they could potentially stay in the U.S. for a long time, with Congress only permitting 10,000 U visas per year, “thousands” of applicants on a waiting list, and the bona fide determination giving them protection from deportation while they wait.
Oh it worked. It showed the whole world that rich, elitist Democrats don't want to be anywhere immigrants.They don't want them anywhere near their neighborhoods. They had the power to get rid of them in 24 hrs &did. They want them in your neighborhoods, not theirs. They're frauds
@WornoutShadsPatriot2wks2W
Dems talk a big game about welcoming everyone &being a sanctuary. But, hell no don't bring them anywhere near their neighborhoods. It's all for appearances and virtue signaling, but it's the big lie of Democrats. They use these ppl for pol advantage but dont care about them or us
@HouseLeopardDemocrat2wks2W
So, DeSantis used Florida taxpayer dollars to commit a criminal act. So irresponsible and unacceptable - all for what? A political publicity stunt to gain national news media traction ahead of his run for President? Beyond the pale.
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The federal govt has been flying them for years
Not like this. Taxpayer-funded flight went from TX (where they fooled migrants into climbing aboard) to a brief touchdown in NW Florida to Massachusetts, where they were dumped out & left on their own.
@HeronEllieRepublican2wks2W
Fooled them huh? Didn’t they sign waivers? And you are correct for once. The Biden administration is flying them straight from Venezuela into the US. That is the definition of human trafficking
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@WhitingAbigailGreen2wks2W
I am wondering if those are some of the people that he came to Texas for to ship to Martha's Vineyard. If so, Abbott is equally guilty...
@TautApplesPatriot2wks2W
U visas are systemically abused, and yet, USCIS grants nearly 80% of U Visa applications. Oh boy do I have stories…
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