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catsudon

(884 posts) Fri Oct 14, 2022, 10:15 AM Oct 2022

Source: wgbh

A Texas sheriff has certified that the nearly 50 migrants flown to Martha’s Vineyard by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis were victims of a crime. That certification is a key step in qualifying them for a special visa they would not have otherwise been eligible for.

Read more: https://www.wgbh.org/news/local-news/2022/10/13/texas-sheriff-certifies-the-marthas-vineyard-migrants-are-crime-victims-opening-the-door-for-special-visas

What a great guy that De Santis is! Willing to spend over a $100,000 of state covid funds per migrant to get them citizenship!

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I wouldn't want to stay in Florida! liberalla Oct 2022 #24

A crime committed against them Bayard Oct 2022 #2

That means there is an active criminal investigation! NorCalBlue Oct 2022 #3

U-visa does not equal citizenship. Valid for 4 years. Nt lostnfound Oct 2022 #4

Even so Marthe48 Oct 2022 #5

And eligible to apply for a green card in 3 years. CaptainTruth Oct 2022 #7

Yep. And they can bring their family here, too for the duration. sybylla Oct 2022 #23

That's so nice that you did that. lostnfound Oct 2022 #25

The current immigration process is horrendous; glad you made it. Nt lostnfound Oct 2022 #26

A felony would make DeSantis ineligible for President? 70sEraVet Oct 2022 #6

Yep, Captain, you're right. I just checked. 70sEraVet Oct 2022 #12

If they were transported across state lines, grumpyduck Oct 2022 #13

No..they are free to travel..They travel by bus all the time. LeftInTX Oct 2022 #14

Ok, but if a crime was committed, grumpyduck Oct 2022 #20

We don't always catch and/or prosecute criminals LeftInTX Oct 2022 #21

Wonder how long he'll last in office. ificandream Oct 2022 #16

He's elected and gets about 60% of the vote LeftInTX Oct 2022 #19

They should LeftInTX Oct 2022 #22

I think this story is a lot bigger than it's being made so far. ificandream Oct 2022 #18