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They are absolutely amazing and this girl... AHH! She's phenomenal. Saw them live!

Hi everyone. It's very encouraging to go through these forums, and see so many peers that have fought against the odds as undocumented youths like myself. I stumbled onto this site after searching to see if anyone else's DACA application has been taking too long to get approved. I'm glad that I'm not alone in this, though it's a little disheartening to learn that some people have been waiting far longer than me and still haven't heard anything. Anyway, my name is Armando; I'm 24 years old. An uncle carried me across the Mex/U.S. border and into Phoenix, AZ when I was 4 years old. I'd always been aware of my status as an undocumented immigrant, but it hit me hardest when I was in high school. Between the student exchange programs, summer trips to Germany, and university offers that I could never take advantage of, I was crushed. It felt like I was up against the entire world. At the least, I was determined to get attend college like any native student might do. After getting fake work credentials, I worked throughout my high school years, saving as much as I could. Even so, I had to spend 2 years at a community college before I attended the University of Illinois at Chicago for my last 3 years of study. I relied on a few private scholarships, and practically obliterated my life savings, but I obtained my B.S. in computer science in May 2012. It's kind of ironic, I was the valedictorian for my graduating class, and I gave a speech about engineers' responsibility to better society. Yet, I'm the only one who's life has remained stagnant since graduating. All of my friends have careers and fuller lives. Luckily, my siblings were all born in the U.S. (I'm the oldest), so they don't have to face these difficulties. Still, I can't help but feel a little jealous to see them get their driver's licenses, receive FAFSA support and go off to study in New York. I'm glad to have found a place to vent, and share these things. And I'm overjoyed at the opportunity presented by DACA, though I wish things would move along. My one regret as a DREAMer, is that I was silent while so many others, much braver than me, raised their voices through non-violent protest. DACA is still a far cry from allowing us to fully realize ourselves as Americans, but it's a hard won step along the way, possible thanks to the courage of youths like the ones on these forums.

That was interesting! I really liked the mix of middle eastern, reggae, and hip hop! Here is mine, before I go really exotic on your butt

good good song

uuuuu Bomba Estereo son lo maxx! Esta de ellos me parece una ch*mba (Remix) Pa' escucharla en un deportivo, a 200mph en NYC, Caribe, Europa o Medio Oriente [media] [media]

Allow me to contribute - The title is 'Jodida Pero Contenta' - which basically means (and kindly excuse my French) 'Fucked Up but Happy.' It basically represents my situation right now (waiting for frickin Nebraska)... Indulge your ears!

you're welcome and also USCIS has 90 days to make a decision on your work permit AFTER they approve your Deferred Action.

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

Found this :: " Beginning Jan. 12, 2013, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) National Customer Service Center (NCSC) will expand its live, toll-free telephone assistance service to include Saturday hours. Customer service representatives at our NCSC will now take calls Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., local time. Customers will be able to call our toll-free number on Saturdays to receive nationwide assistance for immigration services and benefits offered by USCIS. Our customer service representatives can answer routine questions on a wide variety of topics related to immigration services and benefits, including ordering forms, processing times, and information on local offices and civil surgeons. For individuals seeking answers to more complex issues regarding their case, we recommend calling the NCSC Monday through Friday for access to Immigration Services Officers. Individuals calling the NCSC can access information through a menu of automated options 24 hours a day, 7 days a week." http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=4c3c0d64fdb1c310VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=e7801c2c9be44210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD

Hi All, I am not sure how many of you already saw this, but I produced a documentary based on the outline of the dreamer's journey... Please watch it and share it with as many people as possible! Also, please like the Facebook page at Facebook.com/DREALdreamsarereal xoxo

A United States congressman has introduced a bill that would repeal the 22nd Amendment, which currently limits the president to serving only two terms as commander-in-chief. Should the bill become a law, it could allow President Barack Obama to run for reelection yet again in 2016. The bill, H.J. Res. 15, offers “an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to repeal the twenty-second article of amendment, thereby removing the limitation on the number of terms an individual may serve as President.” New York Democratic Rep. Jose Serrano reintroduced the measure on January 4, after it did not make it to a floor vote in January 2011, the Daily Caller reports. Serrano has attempted to repeal the amendment for decades and proposed similar bills in 1997, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2005, and 2007. Rep. Serrano’s initiatives are not dependent on any particular party, since he has tried to get the measure passed under the presidencies of both Democrats and Republicans. But if the bill makes it to the floor for a vote this year, President Obama, a Democrat, might have a chance at a third term in the White House, which would make him the first president to possibly seek a third term since Franklin Roosevelt. Even though a repeal has not made it far in Congress, there have been several attempts at bringing it to the floor, which have garnered support from past presidents and prominent legislators. Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) repeatedly proposed repealing the 22nd Amendment while both Bill Clinton and George W. Bush were in office, and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell tried to repeal it in 1995. In 1989, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) introduced a similar resolution. Former President Ronald Reagan told Barbara Walters in a 1986 interview that the 22nd Amendment “was a mistake,” while former President Bill Clinton has always believed in the option for a president to seek reelection at a later time – even if he has already served twice. “Shouldn’t a president be able to take two terms, take time off and run again?” Clinton said in an MSNBC interview in November. “I’ve always thought that should be the rule. I think as a practical matter, you couldn’t apply this to anyone who has already served, but going forward, I personally believe that should be the rule.” Repealing the 22nd Amendment has been supported by both Democrats and Republicans, but has never garnered enough votes to go into effect. Congress passed the 22nd Amendment on March 21, 1947. It was ratified by 41 states and rejected by only two. It limits each president to two terms, but did not apply to the sitting president, former President Harry Truman, who withdrew as a candidate for re-election in 1952. Source: http://rt.com/usa/news/president-amendment-bill-repeal-541/

Bring it.

Warm welcome, from cold ass California, for both Momo13 and Heisenberg2

Son increibles.. el show de ellos fue el mejor que he visto. "Niña Rica" es malaaa y chistosisima!! Tambien me fascina Los Aterciopelados... dos de las miles de bandas Colombianas buenisimas!

Oh ok great, got it. Thanks for explaining it , mine's also there at the moment =)

Well Now that the California Dream Act is in action you can apply for Either BOG Fee Waiver or FAFSA for whichever school you are going to. I go to SMC, and I applied for the BOG for Spring Semester. However you can apply for FAFSA as well. Talk to a counselor at your school taramo35

One thing on our minds... Our moment is coming...

I love all genres of music , but this song has a great metaphor about the one emotion that we all share : Love

Patience is a virtue. Just keep your heads up. Our time is coming.

And another one...

Here... I think that I've shred this song like 9865745632587250 times lol its a good song!

let me share one of my favorite bands

Yes I did do the whole email/text thing and NOTHING >.> What can we do but wait. I was just hoping I wasn't the only one going threw this and I don't like to assume but I'm going to go out on a limb here and say the reason it's taking longer is because of all the damn holidays! I sent mine to the AZ lock boxs which I think maybe flooded with applications considering there are a lot of Hispanics in Cali :/ even more so now that Obama got reelected( thank baby jesus xD) anywho! keep your hopes up peeps!!! I know I am <3 Wish you all the best of luck and if i happen to get lucky this week I shall let you all know!!

VERMONT SUCKS.

California does have the California Dream Act. which entitles an undocumented student to apply for and receive non-state funded scholarships for public colleges and universities. this 1st link is the link for the instructions for the California Dream Act app. http://www.csac.ca.gov/pubs/forms/grnt_frm/2013-14_california_dream_application_instructions.pdf 2nd link is for the application itself http://www.csac.ca.gov/pubs/forms/grnt_frm/2013-14_paper_dream_application.pdf 3rd link is for the worksheet http://www.csac.ca.gov/pubs/forms/grnt_frm/2013-14_dream_application_worksheet.pdf i dont know, where you applied for school, but it is worth a try to talk to the financial aid department and ask them what your options are and if the California Dream Act applies to community and junior colleges as well.

Didn't they pass the California Dream Act? I think in addition to in-state tuition, if you're low income you get financial aid. They have restrictions like you have to have graduated or attended a California High School for 3 years. I know it applies to all the public colleges and universities so maybe. I'm not 100% sure. Maybe ask an advisor. I also know that in New York the CUNY's offer financial aid to anyone as long as you qualify for it. Good luck

Hang tight, there's August applicants still waiting for a decision believe it or not.

Yeah mostly it depends on service centers, but I have noticed Vermont approves people from other states specially Florida fast but New York :s

You are correct. I approve :-P

:rolleyes:still waiting to get approved but im not worried anymore ill just let time do its job cuz all this time i have been just thinking about it and not enjoying that i have right know in my life