Elmhurst is surrounded by neighborhoods filled with new immigrants, many of whom are illegal aliens not eligible for Medicaid.
The law offers work permits only to eligible aliens apprehended after that date.
Many of the eligible aliens need more time to apply.
Because of the special representational issues regarding this category of eligible aliens, we will examine it in detail.
The Department of Education has drafted a program to assist local educational agencies to provide services to eligible aliens and those seeking temporary residence.
The Commission sought public comments on the facts and circumstances surrounding the representation of all eligible aliens who are affected by the presence requirement.
Some claims of eligible aliens may arise while the alien is temporarily out of the country.
Further, mediation mechanisms may not be available to many eligible aliens.
They said it would be tragic if any confusion about possible extensions prevented eligible aliens elsewhere from applying.
"The Administration has now acknowledged that something should be done for eligible aliens who have not yet applied for amnesty," he continued.