Anonymous DREAMer

"We were you, before you even existed."

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pollymoon asked: If I were you, I'd sign up for email updating on the USCIS website and forget about checking every day. Checking everyday just gives you anxiety. Be patient because although it's been a long time, the deadline for getting approved is set at 6 months. I read in a forum I visit people that took 5 months to get approved. Just hang in there, the day you least expect it, you'll get it. Good luck!

I try my best everyday not to check it but always give in haha ill just have to keep waiting, thanks! :)

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pushmeout-to-sea asked: Hey, I know the feeling. My application was received September 17th, biometrics on October 24th and still nothing. It's so hard wanting to move forward with life but not having a license or work permit is a major setback. Hopefully things happen soon. Stay strong. :)

yea it really sucks! but thanks I hope you get yours soon too :)

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USCIS received my DACA application back in September 14th, 2012. I had my fingerprint appointment on October 16th, 2012 and it is now January 13th, 2013 and I still have yet to get my work permit.  I don’t understand why it is taking so long, I should have gotten it by now and it’s starting to get really irritating that it is taking so long.  I’m really hoping that I have my license or permit by my birthday.  It sucks that I feel like my life is on a hold waiting for the permit while my other undocumented friends have it already :( literally everyday I go on the USCIS website to check on my application and everyday I see “Initial Review”, I just want it and feel the accomplishment that it is for all of us DREAMers.

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More Deportations Brought To An Area Near You

theangy:

PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT TO CLICK ON THE PICTURE, READ THEIR STORY, SIGN, CALL AND SHARE.

IF YOU BELIEVE IN THE DREAM ACT, IN IMMIGRATION REFORM, IN EQUALITY AND JUSTICE, I HOPE YOU ALSO BELIEVE IN FAMILY REUNIFICATION AND STOPPING DEPORTATIONS.

TAKE ACTION!

1. Amado

Eight years ago, Amado came to the United States when he was just 17 years old. He was detained upon arrival, released, and soon thereafter, was given a 6-month workers permit. Because he was a minor at the time, Amado was not the recipient of the notice to appear in court, and when his court date came and went without his knowledge, he received an order for deportation in absentia.

2. Maria and Heriberto

On January 10th, 2013, Erika Andiola's home was raided by ICE agents looking for her mother Maria. Despite Erika telling the agents they did not have permission to enter they proceeded to detain her mother and brother, Heriberto, who was outside at the time.

3. Flavio

In August, Flavio was a front seat passenger in a car accident. It resulted with the top of the car embanked against a tree and both the driver and Flavio had to be cut out of the car. Flavio needed surgery that resulted in a left-sided colon resection. He is scheduled for follow-up surgery in nine months to have his colostomy reversed!

4. Rosa

Rosa is a workers' rights activist and community leader who is currently detained at the St. Clair County Jail facility. She came to the U.S. in 2000 seeking a better life. She worked at a packaging plant where her rights were abused. She and her co-workers had their wages stolen and were exposed to harmful chemicals. She learned about her workplace rights and organized her co-workers to file a victorious lawsuit against their employer.

5. Shi Tong

On June 12, 2012, Mr. Chu was detained by ICE while on his way to make a delivery for the family restaurant he operates in Schenectady, New York. His three U.S. citizen children watched in horror from the restaurant windows as their father was taken into custody right before their eyes. They have not seen their father in four months

6. Jose Raul and Luis Raul

Luis dreams of going to college, earning a degree in automotive engineering, and eventually being able to own his personal car shop. Luis was arrested for street racing on November 19, 2010. He was held in McLennan County Detention Facility for two days and then transferred to ICE office in Waco. Because Luis was a minor, he was told to call a parent to pick him up when he was released.

7. Henry

Henry has been detained at Broward Transitional Center for nearly 4 months after he was arrested for driving without a license. He has no priors in his record.

8. Carlos

On September 26th, Carlos was stopped because a brake light was not working and arrested on a petty theft charge for a license plate mishap. He has no previous interaction with the police and is eligible for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals once finishing his final few credits. He was forced to stop attending high school when both his parents left the country and abandoned him.

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Illinois House Approves Licenses For Undocumented Immigrants

The Illinois House on Tuesday approved legislation allowing undocumented immigrants to obtain temporary driver’s licenses.

The bill was OK’d by a vote of 65-46 and now heads to Gov. Pat Quinn’s desk for approval.

Under the plan, drivers would get three-year licenses, called Temporary Visitor Driver’s Licenses, and would be required to take a driver’s education class and carry car insurance. Lawmakers believe there are as many as 250,000 undocumented immigrants on Illinois roads and that more than 40 percent of deadly Illinois crashes involve drivers who don’t have a license.

Quinn applauded the House’s action, saying the bill will save lives as well as “help ensure every Illinois motorist is properly licensed and empower more immigrants to become stronger contributors to our economy.”

“Illinois roads will be safer if we ensure every driver learns the rules of the road and is trained to drive safely,” Quinn said.

Secretary of State Jesse White and State Police Director Hiram Grau said Monday in a joint statement that approving the plan not only will make roads safer but also lower insurance rates and strengthen the economy “from the work and buying power of all of our state’s residents.” ”Unlicensed, uninsured drivers pose a serious risk to every driver and passenger on Illinois roadways,” they said.

New Mexico and Washington passed similar laws that White and Grau said have seen traffic accidents involving uninsured drivers plummet.  In November multiple state politicians — including Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Senate President John Cullerton, House Republican Leader Tom Cross and former Illinois governors Jim Edgar and James Thompson — joined to support the bill. Before that 28 Chicago aldermen signed a resolution supporting it.

Earlier in the week, Emanuel said the legislation will help recent immigrants “step out the shadows,” and make contributions to the economy.

(via dreamactnow)