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Steve Jobs' Widow Launches Dream Act Support Website Patch.com Josh, Alejandro, Frankie, and Gabrielle; they're all dreamers. They're DREAMers because they were brought to the United States as children and are undocumented citizens. They're DREAMers who hope the DREAM Act will pass and give them a pathway to ... View the full article

i'm in the USCIS system because in 2001, my mother filed the I-130 petition for me. that only establishes the relation between the petitioner (my mother) and the beneficiary (myself). then when the petitioner becomes a USC and if the beneficiary is still under the age of 21, the beneficiary can adjust their status. my mom didnt become a USC till i turned 22. so i was then put in the F1 category with the National Visa Center (NVC). the NVC is barely working on cases from 1993 in that category. so one needs to wait until the NVC is currently when their priority date (when USCIS received their I-130) before one can adjust their status. at this rate, i still have another 12 to 14 yrs to wait if Immigration reform isnt passed. like i said, the immigration system is complicated and even more so if your over 21 like myself. the way the Dream Act (not DACA) is written now, i am still too old to apply (if it had passed) even though i have a double major and graduated college with honors. not mad, promise. just get frustrated that there's still a lot of people who think that Immigration is a black and white issue. that is one wants to be here legally all they need to do is file papers and pay fees and BOOM. it's not that easy but i wish it was...lol

so, it got me thinking when i was looking at cars and a few other things, that how i am suppose to buy a car with not a lot of money in the back and no credit. so i googled "how to build credit fast". this article came up and i found it very useful on how to do so. it's pretty easy to understand. there are no extreme measures that anyone needs to take. just use common sense. i figure once i have a job, i can start building credit using the steps that this person has outlined. happy reading. hope its helpful http://rethinkriches.hubpages.com/hub/How-to-Build-Your-Credit-Score-from-0-to-700-in-6-Months

I came across an article on Washington post that states a group of senators have been working on an immigration reform bill and they would announce the proposed bill next Friday Lets hope, it will be a good one and it sails through congress to be signed by POTUS soon. Read more about it here

So I went today to apply for my SS card. The wait was such a pain... but once I was called my brother & I literally took about less than 10 minutes. The lady was really nice ( which I'm grateful for, I've seen that some of you have had a hard time :/ ) I was told that I should receive my card in two weeks. I'm sooooo nervous about taking my drivers test... It seems so unreal honestly but I'm excited and grateful for the opportunity nonetheless.

PSWA83, Is your mom a U.S Citizen? If not, forget this post, if she is a U.S. citizen then continue reading. You are an immediate relatives of a U.S citizen (Your Mother), right? If you're mother is a U.S. citizen and you're 21 years or older and unmarried, you should file form I-130 again and you'll be able to receive a visa number right away, which would allow you to file form I-485 to adjust your status. There is no waiting period for children of U.S citizens. So, I don't really understand why you didn't apply again for adjustment of status knowing now that your mom is a U.S. citizen.

be very interesting to see what, if anything new, is said.

if there is a work permit out there with my name on it (other then one that i have) i would certainly like to know. just because my mother, who at the time was a PR, filed the I-130 on my behalf, doesnt mean that i gained legal status in any way. my mother became a USC in 2005 after i turned 21, which puts me in the F1 category. Also, this does not mean that i gain any legal status or have a visa available to me. PLEASE, do not make any assumptions on things or cases you do not know anything about.

hi and welcome . I live in so Cal as well I dont know if you are attending a community college or a 4-year university (UC or CSU) but if you are in community college you can apply to the BOG fee waiver and if you are attending a 4 year institution then you can apply for cal grants through the Dream application (CA Dream Act)

the sooner the better , good luck!!

I'm guessing if you sent a bunch of evidence a case will take a bit longer right?

Just be patient I did my bios Nov 9 and I'm still waiting

Affff.... This is the worst time game i ever had :/ i want to start working and its killing me the waiting.... I dont know why but yeah.! TRUE ->>>> SOME HOW i have to wait for a positive or negative answer so.. SOME HOW IT HAS TO HAPPEN AND HOPEFULLY SOON....... RESIGNATION!!!>..................................... '(V.V)'

Good luck! You'll do great!

really, the test is 4hrs ?? wow. G'luck to u bro.

No immigration reform until: 1. The Economy is fixed. !!!!!!! PERIOD!!!! Once Those issues are fixed 2. Secure Borders 3. Mandatory E-varify 4. Mandatory Secure Communities 5. Payback Taxes 6. Pay Fine 7. Get in the back of the line.