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Hey guys! Well, I was wondering if any of you guys have any plans to solve their migratory status after getting their DACA approved. What I mean is, yes, we're gonna be granted SSN and a work permit but only valid for two years and if the policy is renewed then we can renew it for another two years and so on. I see this as an opportunity or kick start for us to solve through other possible ways. For me, I see this as a temporary solution (which it is) but that will let me solve my situation much easier than having nothing, I will literally work my ass off even more so that I'm prepared if something happens to DACA. Does any of you think the same? I know a highly paying job, a car, education are important, but I think solving our migratory situation is a first priority. This is a one of a kind opportunity and we have to make the best out of it. After we solve our status, we will be able to get whatever we want cause as DREAMERS that we are, we have gone through very difficult situations, we know what it feels to not be able to work like other people, have the things other people have, or even drive without being scared about being pulled over, or as simple as it is, when people ask us for an identification and we have nothing to show but a passport (for some). So I think even though we will be able to "calm down" for two years, this is a heads up for us to work even harder and be prepared for the future, so I think it's a great idea, while we wait for our application to be approved, plan for the future, plan what to do, how to work things out so we won't fall again into what we were before DACA.

USCIS is like that date that never called me back #fail

Freakin a!! I had my biometrics done sept 26th. Hoping to hear any day now.... Repeatedly slamming head on keyboard

C thanks for the advice on what's next after receiving the EAD. I agree with you it has been too long to keep delaying having a normal life. Best wishes!!! To all the dreamers out there keep your hopes up all these years of patience will pay off!

I agree with Itzel, my application was sent to Vermont and by looking at the approvals so far they have only approved people who got their biometrics done from the 10th and 20th of september. I got my biometrics done on Sep 28 so i estimate my approval will be sometime next Month around the 15 regardless of time we should keep a positive attitude because we are getting approved , so lets just forget about it till next month and stop worrying it is not healthy for the mind or body

I understand that we all want MORE but I feel we must still be aware that this step, DACA Approval, is at least 1 step towards our long term goal, being able to be legal in a country we know as "home". We must walk, before we jog and ultimately run towards the finish line. I believe its best to wait just a little after whoever wins the election to see where we are heading, hopefully Obama winning, he will keep his promise and grant us the DREAM Act. I find it tedious that we'd have to every 2 years be renewing the EAD, the SS card and in TX, the DL. But, I shouldnt really complain, after all, Ill finally be able to feel "normal" and work.

I'm planning to initiate my permanent residency documents as soon as I can and consult with an attorney. The 2 years work permit is very nice, but limited and it just doesn't cut it for me. Don't get me wrong, I'm very glad this opportunity was given and I will do my best to do what I can to better myself with it.. but my plans surpass the two years and some of them require more than a temporary solution. I may sound selfish, but I've been in the US for so long, raised here and this is the only country I know. I want the opportunities everyone who are permanent residents have at the moment as well and to have that I need to work even harder.