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Actually... you shouldn't be having a "job" since you are illegal. If you work, you must pay taxes. I swear there is something wrong with you, but I cant be rude in these forums. You pay taxes for security & such. I am sure Mexico, Guatemala or Dominican Republic is very violent, the possibility of jobs in these countries is minimal and life, in those places, is not easy. Here, in the U.S., people pay taxes for the police, the fire department, the schools, and so many more institutions. He is BRILLIANT for letting us work. We feed off of the taxes of the citizens and residents. For all those years you have been living here, working without paying taxes, and so many other aspects of your life, someone else had to. Your kids, if you have any, were being paid by your neighbors to go to school. We're here illegally. Why would they let us immigrate to another country and return **ILLEGALLY**. Advance Parole is a nice piece of paper because it allows those, us who came here without a choice, to immigrate somewhere for a good reason (i.e. relative's health failing, course, work(?) You criticize so many aspects of the country, the laws and policies and even some of the people, and minorities, on your posts. You are always whinning and never satisfied with what you have. If I were you Id stop. I am not going to say "I hope you get rejected!" because that would be horrible, but would like that you have more respect towards others and keep your beliefs in private if it should harm anyone. Also, be grateful you have a chance at becoming "Somewhat" part of society if accepted.

You can fill out the application at home and print it, or fill it in at the SSA office. http://www.socialsec...online/ss-5.pdf Find your nearest SSA office https://secure.ssa.gov/apps6z/FOLO/fo001.jsp http://www.ssa.gov/p...rred_action.pdf

Hi i'm new to this forum and I'm waiting to get my approval, did my biometrics on Nov 5 , hoping that this month is my month!! Good luck to everyone here!!

First time post here, i have been watching this forum for a while now, applied for DACA in October and currently waiting =) I am currently in the Windy City, Chicago, Illinois. I am close to graduating from College =)

ok, so myabe this is how i am interpeting the "new" law but here's what i understand it to be. this DOES NOT shorten the time that the I-601 (hardship waiver) is approved. the average wait time for the I-601 to be approved is about 6 months. what this "new" law does IS shorten the wait time outside of the US for a visa. If approved then beneficiary will still need to leave the US but SOME will only need to be out of the country for a week. some longer, some shorter. the hardship waiver petition is not difficult to fill out, however, it is hard to prove, to the laws and standards, the USCIS sets. (when i have done enough research on the laws and standards, i will make another post) i believe that if one is denied the hardship waiver then they will probably have to find a different way of not having to leave the country. one of my concerns, is if a visa needs to be immediately available to the beneficiary in order for them to apply for the hardship waiver. please, dont get me wrong, i think that this may be a good thing, especially to those who can apply for it, however, i think a little more research into it is needed to know for sure if it will and can benefit those who do apply.

WASHINGTON — The Obama administration eased the way Wednesday for illegal immigrants who are immediate relatives of American citizens to apply for permanent residency, a change that could affect as many as 1 million of the estimated 11 million immigrants unlawfully in the U.S. A new rule issued by the Department of Homeland Security aims to reduce the time illegal immigrants are separated from their American families while seeking legal status, immigration officials said. Beginning March 4, when the changes go into effect, illegal immigrants who can demonstrate that time apart from an American spouse, child or parent would create “extreme hardship,” can start the application process for a legal visa without leaving the U.S. Once approved, applicants would be required to leave the U.S. briefly in order to return to their native country and pick up their visa. The change is the latest move by the administration to use its executive powers to revise immigration procedures without Congress passing a law. In August, the Obama administration launched a program to halt the deportation of young people brought to the U.S. unlawfully as children. The new procedures could reduce a family's time apart to one week in some cases, officials said. In recent years a few relatives of U.S. citizens have been killed in foreign countries while waiting for their applications to be resolved. “The law is designed to avoid extreme hardship to U.S. citizens, which is precisely what this rule achieves,” said Alejandro Mayorkas, director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, in a statement. “The change will have a significant impact on American families by greatly reducing the time family members are separated from those they rely upon,” he said. Until now, many immigrants who might seek legal status do not pursue it out of fear they will not receive a "hardship waiver" of strict U.S. immigration laws: An illegal immigrant who has overstayed a visa for more than six months is barred from reentering the U.S. for three years; those who overstay more than a year are barred for 10 years. The new rule allows those relatives to apply for the waiver without first leaving the U.S. Source: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/la-pn-obama-illegal-immigration-residency-20130102,0,2322646.story

Wassup gente my name is Raul I'm 19 years old and I applied for DACA back in September! I've been here since I was 8 years old, never knew I was here illegal until my teen age years. I live in North Carolina . I graduated back in 2011 with honors in French and small bussines! The day I heard about DACA was when I was getting ready to go buy a one way airplane ticket back to a contry I varely know about, until my mom turned on the radio and we heard Pioling Sotelo say that Mr. Obama had passed this act! And now I'm here paticiently waiting for a decicion on my case. I did my biometrics back in October 11 and its December no so hopefully ill get an asnwer soon! GOD willing...

Hello from Miami as well, and welcome to the forum... Can you please provide us with a timeline so we can get a general idea of where you stand? Below is mine: App Rec: Aug 17th Service Center: Nebraska Bios: Sep 13th Still waiting for a response... Once again, welcome

No hay de otra Jcarlos08 mas que mantener la calma! Es algo chistoso e interesante que un simple permiso de trabajo pueda cambiar tanto nuestras vidas. Sin embargo la actitud positiva y amigable que he visto en todos los dreamers, es por si solo algo mas grande. Pase lo que pase, esta actitud positiva es la que nos va hacer salir adelante y crecer como personas.... Buena suerte!

Ojala tengas tus papeles para entonces yo me acuerdo que eso lo tenian en mi escuela pero no podia aplicar me sentia de menos por que mis amigos trabajaban y manejaban. Pero mantente postivo que en estos dias nos tocan las buenas notocias.

mine was sent to the california center

hopefully that it will happen but with the fiscal cliff still not completely worked out and gun "control" on the "to-do" list before immigration reform, think it will be pushed back a little

Welcome and CONGRATS on your upcoming graduation.

Welcome dude! Best of luck to you!

Missed out on two DACA Outings in Chicago that happened in October and December. There might be another one in February.

Welcome to the Dream Act Forums. Enjoy the forums.

congratsss:)

I'm not but my sister wants to go there, she might be going there this fall

It will happen, don't lose hope. I'm also anxious to visit the place I was born and meet estranged family members that love me so dearly. I only wish to give them the same love in return

That's why I can't take most posters seriously... you just have nothing relevant to add to posts while I add constructive criticism... I fear that you may never have any good points to retaliate ; /

No, Aled, he is not being attacked. He's being retaliated. There is a big difference between being attacked (...because of his opinions) and retaliated (...for his criticism and unnecessary comments). I have yet to see any relevant posts from him. After having read the post about his opinion on LBG, I was just pissed. Although there are laws, that we should respect, that allow him to type whatever he wishes, it is still inappropriate to type about certain controversial topics (i.e. Anything ranging from Gay rights to Abortions, etc...). Also, I also have the same right as he does, the right to state what I'd like. "Why. Not learn about each others way of thinking by asking questions and debating." -Because of his arrogant and ignorant responses in previous posts. If he is not willing to post "nicely"...what makes you think others will? "That's whatthese forums and things should be about, if not how can we express what we think if people are suddenly going to attack you or go against you by taking sides." -First, he posted something that wasnt required. He even went on, talking about unecessary topics. This thread wasn't aimed towards whinning about the system, when in reality, dreamer2008 only wanted to ask for experiences. Tony609 has repeated his attitude and displayed his ignorance in other threads, alike the one I continue to cite (LGB & "Adopting"). Second, if he wants a reply to his posts, a reply that is in good light, than he should watch out for the word and tone he uses in posts. No one will give you a good answer is you say "I'm so against about gay couples being able to adopt kids to rise a family !! That's not normal !!!! Not right at all !" because all that quote is asking for is some harsh criticism. The poster, Tony609, needs to keep his beliefs to himself. If he so wishes to receive responses, in the future, towards questions, chat about life, or even debating a topic, he needs to watch his tone and choice of words. Peace out, I think I just owned all of you EDIT#1: If we are going to be criticized for responding honestly to horrible writting, autrocious thoughts and incredibly stupid posts I expect a response post up to par on the quality of this post. I am not even trying on this one if you plan on trying.

@JayhOR24 lol i have the same problem !!!! everyone that meets me thinks i`m Asian !!! i hate it !! specially when a Latino ask me where am i from ! i`m like (Wey soy Mexicano y tu Culero ? ) lol

Trinidad that is really cool. Caribbean culture is always interesting.

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.

Tal y como dice dreamer2008, hay que ser pacientes Aunque se dice facil, recuerden todos que ya hemos esperado años y unas semanas mas no debera ser tan malo. Mis biometrics fueron el 22 de octubre en CA y todavia nada...hando como menso checandoa diario el uscis website para mirar my case status pero eso ya me tiene loco, voy a tratar de no verlo hasta en una semana. Suerte a todos!

i applied in august 29th and got my first letter like 30 days later. then afterwards i had my biometrics done on october 29th. and yesterday Dec 10, 2012 i got an email stating that i got approved now im just waiting to recieve it all in the mail and i will go and get my SS & my license. (: super excited !!