Dream Act Research Paper

The United States of America: where many dreams can come true with hard work and dedication. Everyone sees this country as the greatest place to live, a place that gives so many people the opportunity of achieving one’s biggest dreams. This is a place that allows anyone to rise from nothing to become someone important. In this essay, I am going to explain what DACA is, how it compares to the DREAM Act, and what it means for so many young people that finally attained the opportunity of feeling like they belong in a country they know as their only home. On June 15, 2012 President Obama made an executive order creating what is now known as DACA. DACA stands for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. This action allowed thousands of children, that where brought in the United States by their parents and stayed illegally on U.S. grounds, to acquire deferred action. This made their presence here in the U.S. legal for a period of time. ("DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) - Immigration Equality") Before the current deferral period ends for that person, they must apply for a renewal 120 to 150 days prior to his or her deferral expiration date. Along with your deferred action you also obtain a work authorization card. This card allows you to be legally employed in the United States. This does not …show more content…
I believe that they appreciate what they have received. It is a blessing, which they can now work and go to school and not feel left out. They can achieve things that before seemed impossible to accomplish. Now the U.S. did become the place where dreams come true, all it takes is the ambition to accomplish what you desire and never give up. Together we can be part of this great nation, which we all know as home. Never give up, always know that if you work hard the final result is going to be