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sounds like it went pretty good ... I have my appointment next week , can't wait Hope you get your approval soon

It's not something i would tell people unless I have to and I agree with JamRock, "people who didn't know before don't need to know now"

aww can't wait to get my EAD too!! i'm probably gonna cry too when i get it lol :b

ugh this is so confusing :/ ... but i say unless it's not an emergency we should not risk it. and according to USCIS you should apply for advance parole only if it's an emergency. Advanced parole is an extraordinary measure used sparingly to bring an otherwise inadmissible alien to the United States for a temporary period of time due to a compelling emergency. source : http://www.uscis.gov.../i-131instr.pdf and http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=b11747a55773d010VgnVCM10000048f3d6a1RCRD&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD

Nice well congrats on your accomplishments and wish you the best on your future plans! keep on giving the best of you and don't give up . Good luck and welcome!!

I'm guessing that if USCIS approves your request for advanced parole ,there should be no problem.

Hello Hector I know what you mean :/ ... i felt like that too, but i'm glad an opportunity like this one was given to us

muchos congrats again!!

aww don't be sad try to find as much proof as you can. You only need to prove you were here for five years (June 15, 2007 - present) that's what a lawyer told me and that's just what i sent. So don't give up I'm sure you'll find enough proof. Wish you the best!! Good luck and if you need help we are here to help you!

Hi Christian, welcome! thank you for sharing your story and I really wish you the best

I have A LOT of plans :b ... but first get my SSN then my CA ID and DL. Get a job. Go to a better college, try to get my AA before transferring to a 4 year institution, then I'm gonna try to get a job in something that relates to my major and a lot more stuff, but i'll see how it goes . Can't wait to get approved and get my EAD!!

Hi Cinthya. Congrats!! and welcome

let me know when you get approved

I agree with you guys, this topic is causing a lot of arguing :/ .... and to be honest it only makes me not want to get on this forum anymore :/

AB 540 allows us to pay in-state tuition, while AB 131 will allow us to apply for state financial aid such as Cal grants, UC grant, CSU grant, EOP,EOPS and BOG fee waiver

the difference from what? AB 131 ?

but starting on January 1, 2013 we(those living in CA) will qualify for cal grants and also for the UC grant and CSU grant

if you are in college or planning to enroll in college I believe you can still apply, but just to make sure you should go to a financial aid office and ask and don't forget to ask what type of cal grants you qualify for because there are different types of cal grants.

if you live in California you qualify for cal grants, UC grants, CSU grats, EOP, EOPS, BOG fee waiver here is more info because there's an application you need to fill out http://forum.adreamact.com/topic/847-ca-dream-act-ab-131/

oh, well that's good, less money you have to pay

In what state do you live?

no we can't apply for FAFSA, but some states offer some kind of aid for undocumented students, you should talk to one of your school counselors and tell him/her about you're situation and they should be able to tell you if there is some kind of financial aid you might qualify for

you're welcome and try to go to the financial aid office at your school and tell them your situation and they should be able to give you more information about it and the types of grants/aid you qualify for