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If you are still waiting on your approval "Don't Freak Out" Just watch this video and breathe. Hope you enjoyed the video

SOURCE The number of applications submitted dropped in November and it seems like it's going to drop more in December. From Nov 15 - Dec 15, they doubled the approval number from the previous 2 months and a half. It seems like there will be more approvals in December than there were in November, which was 47,954 approvals.

I never got to introduce myself, so here is me in a little nutshell. I was brought to the United States when I was 9 which means 9 years and 8 months ago. I never wanted to leave the country I only knew, but I had to since we came following my dad because he was already here. I always had that anger towards my mom and would always blame it on them that if I was in mexico I could still have everything I dont have here(stuff that depends on your immigration status) but I got over it and I am thankful now. I am a middle child and the one who took the longest when it came to learning English. After 3 years I got the hang of it. I went on to school and during my senior year I was the only undocumented student in my class it was hard at times but nothing was impossible. When it came time to graduate everybody was planning the big "senior trip" which was to go to the bahamas. My friends knew about my situation but to make me happy and to be together we decided to go to Florida. Story short- I got a scholarship which is full ride even with obstacles and my status in the US. The day I was approved I felt so relief and humble and happy at the same time. Not everybody gets this opportunity. My goals for now are to enroll in college and be a psychiatrist or forensics pathologist.

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Okay, friends.... I have been rejected. But, they said I've been invited to resubmit my application package after I have corrected the reasons for rejection. My reason for rejection: "This is in reference to the I-821D, Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, you submitted. Your I-821D fees, and any supporting documentation is being returned to you for the following reason(s): You must sign your application in the signature block if you are 14 years of age or older. Your parent or guardian may sign their name in the signature block if you are younger than 15. Your signature or a parent's or guardian's signature in the 'Signature of person preparing form, if other than above' block is not a valid signature for this purpose." Alrighty. Is this because I didn't use a signature signature? I somewhat wrote in print, because I don't have a signature signature. Assist me if you can.

Don't you guys hate seeing a U.S citizen out in the streets, or being gangsters. Not appreciating their legal status to become someone greatful in this great country. Or even worst seeing our own dreamers out in the street being gangsters, like really we are here to become someone our families will be proud of. Not causing problems to our coummunity. Although, some "peolpe" in this country will never admit this country is this powerful thanks to us immigrats. We shouldn't leave that image from our community. In addition, I have to admit MOST of us are doing great things with our lives in this country. As a dreamer, I have to tell you I feel proud to be part of the "DREAM ACT COMMUNITY" I don't have the privilage to know anyone in this forum personally, but when I read someone of your story's, and I see all the hard things each and everyone one of you been through makes me get so mad at people that throw away their lives in the streets. Like I said I proud to be part of this dream act community, and I also feel proud of ALL OF YOU that put our name high with the great things you are doing in this country. I just wanted to let you guys there are people out there who appreciate your hard work just like my family feels proud of me I feel proud of all you doing great things.

Ok, so I thought I would start a post about what we, as DACA applicants, have done since we have been approved. I know that there are still a lot of people waiting to get approved and this is not meant to make them sad but to show them that, even if, we as DACA applicants, may not have legal status, we can still be productive people. Here's my experience: Before DACA, all I could do was work minimum wage jobs (for a short time) and just try to get by with what I had. I lived with my mother and my sister and stayed home pretty much most of the time. It was depressing know that my sister and brother could do what ever they wanted and I couldnt. Sitting at home day after day sucked big time!!! After I sent in my applications, I started to look for jobs that I knew I could do and would just hope that my past job experience was good enough to at least get my foot in the door. I was approved a week after my bio (yes, i know it was fast. took me off guard). After I was approved, I got my SSN, DL and State ID and more importantly, I got a job. To be able to get up every day (well, monday thru friday) and get ready for work is a feeling of accomplishment. And a feeling of usefulness. I finally feel like I am a person. Not just a living person but a person on paper too. To show my DL, is like showing someone a golden ticket. Like "yes, that is me and i am a person". But in finally having all this there is a sense of responsibility that comes along with all of this. The responsibility of showing America that we are not the free-loading people that some make us out to be. And we are not here to just have "anchor babies". That we are of use, not only to our families but the America as a whole. That we do not want to be given (ok, maybe a little) amnesty but at least given the chance to become as American as we feel. I have been in the country all my life. 29 years. (yes, i know, i'm old, lol) and throughout my years I have heard talked about Immigration Reform to only never see it go anywhere. I honestly and truly hope that 2013 is our year and that those who doubt us will have those doubts wiped away in the coming years. “There is a significant moral difference between a person who commits a violent crime and a person who tries to cross a border illegally in order to put food on the family table. Such migrants my violate our laws against illicit entry, but if that's all they do they are trespassers, not criminals. They deserve to have their dignity respected.” ― Madeleine Albright, Memo to the President Elect LP: How We Can Restore America's Reputation and Leadership

Hey maybe you should call them and ask about it. They can maybe help you out with what exactly it means. I am not sure why your signature not being in cursive letters is an issue. And by the way, I am sorry this happened. But, there is hope and I am sure if it is this small of an issue then you will resolve it.

So you signed in the "Signature of person preparing form if other than above" section? You're supposed to sign in the green section.

I know, right? And yes.... I did fill it out on my own.

UPDATE!!!!!!! I GOT APPROVED. Everyone who's waiting.. good luck!!!! Keep checking your statuses errrrrryday. Date application sent : August 23, 2012 Lockbox application was sent to : Arizona Mailing method : through attorney; USPS Date delivered : August 27, 2012 Date of acceptance e-mail or text : August 30, 2012 Date of biometrics appointment : October 4, 2012 (did not do walk-in, went on this day) Service center: California Date of EAD/DACA approval : December 13, 2012 !!! Date of EAD/DACA received : PENDING.

Do you think asking for a girlfriend would be too much to ask?

i dont feel anything for them because I know one day I'll be their boss or they'll be asking me if i want fries with that...LOL

A person I know is going through the same. I told him he should call USCIS to get more information, from what I've heard it doesn't take long for them to send the Biometric appointment letter.

Let's hope that they are nice enough and give us all a good Xmas present... Lol

Thoughts after being approved... I am not sure if a post is enough to express all the thinking I have done in the past 2 months. Going from having just mere hope and deception to waking up to a "real" life it is almost surreal. In High School I worked hard and always knew my status was a bump on the road. In college, I decided to try even harder even though I knew it was a dead end after four years. College graduation was bitter sweet. I was leaving the only comfort and stability in my life. I can tell in my pictures I was beyond appalled. The piece of paper meant "nothing" but EVERYTHING at the same time. I had jobs I hated for a while where I was discriminated against and felt completely depressed. Inside of me I felt somewhat bitter because I knew I could do contribute way more than I was able to. I was working the Friday they announced DACA and my boss, who is almost like my dad, told me Obama had announced something that he thought could benefit me. Him and his wife have been a second set of parents for me. I owe them my college education and more. I felt numb and almost thought it was another political joke. Then, my mom called and confirmed it. I gathered my documents and applied a few days after DACA was available. The day of my biometrics appointment I was a disaster. I forgot how to sign my name and my EAD reflects my horrendous state of mind. My signature is 3 letters and my picture might as well be used for a wanted poster. After waiting 3 weeks, I was approved and the day I got my EAD I applied to jobs everywhere. It took me almost 2 more months to get the job I had always wanted. I am finally able to use my college degree and my skills. In a few weeks, I will have health insurance something that seemed never was going to happen. On my way back from work, I always thank God for the blessings I had in the past when I didn't have DACA and now. I find myself a happier person who finds excitement in very small things like season changes. However, I look back and think how all those years of uncertainty were not "useless" as I had thought. They were filled with things that kept me going and most importantly they helped me built character and skills that led me to this new life.

I don't really like to receive anything, but if someone wants to give me something make it something meaningful. I get happy enough being with the company of my loved ones, but the little things are much more meaningful to receive rather than something expensive.

Here's part two ..... Enjoy