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I see this everyday and I feel that they don't deserve what they get for granted. They have NO idea what people like us have to go through to be able to live like those people that don't want to do anything with their lives. Yes its a shame, but they don't know better. Us on the other hand, we had to go through it most of our lives and honestly, I think it has made most of us better people. I seriously feel a need to go out there and make something out of my self and others. Which I'm sure you and most people feel the same way. Also citizenship would be nice, but I don't need it. As long as I have valid info for as long as I live in the Us, Thats all I ask for.

Thought I could share this, since there are many of us that want to figure out how long we have been 'officially' waiting. http://www.workingdays.us/ According to this, I have been waiting 47 days, and counting What about you?

There was a comment from a U.S. citizen asking why do immigrants feel entitled to citizenship? I replied back saying I don't feel entitled to citizenship. There's a huge difference between feeling entitled to a citizenship and thinking it might be nice to have a citizenship. I don't think I need to be a citizen here. Surely, there will be a lot of benefits, but I think I would be happy just to have a greencard. If there was a blog or a forum for citizens discussing on the immigration issues, I want to post a question, "why do you feel entitled to citizenship?" I bet most of their ancestors aren't Native Indians. It is very sad, actually beyond just sad, it's such a mixture of overwhelming sensation that I get when I see a low class African-American or a Caucasian individual who doesnt work, complains on how the government system is messed up, depends his life on drugs, and living off on welfare. These individuals gets regarded as an invisible by their fellow citizens while when there's an immigrant who commits a wrongful action, the whole community of immigrants gets the blame. Immigration is a tough topic to be discussed by anyone. It involves various complex issues because every one of immigrant have a different story and different immigration case. No one has a right to groupatize the whole community of immigrant and judge on anyone.

Hello, my name is Jerzaim and i'm from texas. Like many of you i'm really happy to be able to meet people that can relate to my everyday life. I'm thankful for the opportunity that we have been given to finally come out from the shadows and truly be able to live the dream many of us have had for a long time. I came here at a very young age and grew up here just as any ordinary kid did. My parents are hard working people and I have dedicated my life to replicate their hard work. Like many of you I have ran into many obstacles through out my life but have always tried to overcome them. Although I was a little skeptical of the DACA at first I decided to apply. I was able to obtained my bachelor's degree this past may and currently working on my master's degree. This opportunity will open a 'Enourmous' door not only for my education but also to be able to accomplish so many other things that a few months ago seemed impossible. I am now awaiting a response to see if I get approved.. In the mean time i'll keep myself busy and also hope to make new friends in the process... Good Luck To Everyone, A FELLOW DREAMER

Hi all. About a month and a half ago, a midst all the deferred action going ons, I decided to make a music video / mini-documentary about what we've been going through. I hope you guys enjoy it as much as I enjoyed making it. So many stories that I went through in order to make the video come together. I hope I did them all justice. Enjoy it!

To be an American citizen is more than just being born here in my eye's. It's a state of mind and heart. An acceptance of personal responsibility for the bettering of ourselves, each other and the further strengthening the nation as a whole. So many people take it for granted. Like the old saying goes, “You don't realize what you have till it's gone.” Personally I hope and will strive to obtain citizenship one day. There are those that leech off the government and it's people; lie and cheating in their way of life and they're citizens simply because they were born here. And then there's immigrants such as us that bust our backs to make it through but have limited success because of an immigration system that's needed an overhaul since the fifties. All we're looking for is better life. We are a nation of immigrants. That'll never change.

Couldnt have said it better Sinae!!! I also feel that these "individuals" cant comprehend the blessings they have with being a citizen because they havent lacked what we have. I also feel that as long as I can work and study and be legally present in this country, I dont necessarily need citizenship. Im not saying it wouldnt be nice to have it, but its like a nice COACH purse, I dont need it but I wouldnt mind having it.. Us having applied for DACA is one of the greatest political moves that Obama could have done, not only did it allow him to be re elected but it made the faith the immigrant community has in the Republican pary go even more down..

And that's why we are are going to prove once we all get our working permits how successful we can be and all the great things that we can give back to this Nation!!

I really like this article. Now again...the real question is when will it be passed? Because talk is cheap

Once I get it, apply for a SSN and DL. My butt is going to work and work like crazy. But most of all, I'm going fishing. I'll finally be able to get a fishing license and not worry about game wardens and fines. I can see that five pound catfish already. I'm happier than the gopher in Caddyshack.

Haha that sounds awesome Gzuz! I am getting my motorcycle license and getting an apartment with my boyfriend!! :-) Definitely going to a bar every single night just so I can whip out my Mass ID!!!!! OH! And finally putting my company under MY NAME. :-) So happy.