Win Eaton, Esq.
24040 Gellatly Way
Philomath, OR 97370
Phone: (541) 929-3233
Fax: (541) 929-6051
September 15, 2010
Washington, D.C. Office Portland Office
2338 Rayburn HOB 620 SW Main, Ste. 606
Washington, D.C. 20515 Portland, OR 97205
Phone: (202) 225-0855 Toll Free: (800) 422-4003
Fax: (202) 225-9497 Phone (503) 326-2901
Fax (503) 326-5066
RE: Saem Pok
Alien # A25139376
DOB 2/22/75
Current Status - Being Detained at Tacoma, WA INS Detention Center
Dear David Wu, Congressmen
I respectively ask for your assistance in this matter.
Saem Pok is a Citizen and National of Kampuchea, he fled his Country to avoid genocide. He entered the United States at age 6 in February 25, 1981. On or about October 21, 1982 he became a lawful permanent resident of the United States.
In 1993 at the age of 18 Saem was arrested for Theft and convicted of First Degree Robbery on May 17, 1994. He made a very poor decision as a youth and is now paying the price as an adult due to the changes in immigration policy. He accepted a plea bargain, which affected his deportation status unwilling knowing this would affect and change his residence status in the US.
Saem was sentenced to 13 months and 36 months post-prison supervision. Saem has paid his debt to society.
Saem is a working, family man and has 2 minor children (listed below) with his Finance Rina Som. He has been employed with Food Services of America since 1998. Rina is permanently disabled/blind so Saem is the sole head of household and provider.
- Kaine Pok DOB 8/30/97
- Sabreena Pok DOB 6/24/06
In October 1997 He was detained by INS for 1 year and was released in 1998 on a $5,000 bond, which insured he would continue to be in contact with INS. If defaulted, the bond would be revoked and premium loss.
Since 1998 - Saem has abided by all INS Regulations and stipulations including, but not limited to weekly phone calls, monthly and quarterly visits with INS. He also received and renewed his employment authorizations every two years.
In 2002 Saem was required to wear a monitoring bracelet for a period of one year.
In 2003 Saem continued his quarterly INS meetings that were verbally scheduled.
In 2009 Saem proceeded with weekly check in's with INS by phone. He also received notification by mail of his quarterly offices visits.
Saem received a certified letter on 09/02/10 that he was scheduled for an office visit on 09/09/10, where he was detained and taken into custody and transported Tacoma, WA INS Detention Center.
Saem is of significant importance to his family and with his current status has put financial and severe hardship on them outlined below: This has also resulted in his family requesting State and Governmental Assistance that was never required in the past.
- He cares, supports and provides for his disabled and legally blind finance
- He cares, supports and provides for his 2 young minor children
- He cares, supports and provides for his elderly parent which includes an ailing mother, since the death of his father in 2005
- He is an active member of the Buddhist Society and has repented for his previous actions.
- He is the head of household and main source of income
All correspondence with the INS included and consisted of confirming his residence status, phone # and place of employment.
Your cooperation and assistance in this matter is greatly appreciated.
Best Regards,
Rina Som
11212 SE Brookside Dr. Portland, OR 97260
Cell (503) 810-7462 /Residence (503) 764-9650
samnrina@comcast.net