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I would like to wish the best of the world to every single person in this forum in the year of 2013. Enjoy every single moment as if it was your last one, take advantage of everything that comes your way, spend time with family and friends, learn new things and occupy yourself doing good and leaving your past behind. After all, the past is the past! Don't ever stop working for what you want, at the end you will succeed! No matter how long it takes, if you fall, get right back up and keep trying. I'm sure everyone from the adreamact.com staff team wish you a very happy new year! So yeah, ladies and gentlemen! Have a fantastic NEW YEAR 2013, if you are going to drink do so responsible and don't be driving! Best of the best and hope you get your midnight kiss

Today I decided to file my taxes to take advantage of Turbo Tax free Federal and State e-filling. I was amazed to see how much money I will be getting in return, it's amazing! Just to answer one of the most common questions that people will be asking.. 1. Did you filled using your new ssn or the one listed in the W-2 Form? A. I used my new ssn. http://turbotax.intuit.com/taxfreedom/index.jsp Good luck all & Congrats to those filling taxes using their new and shiny SSN for the first time

It's here! The I-821D has been released on 08-14-2012 and it is ready to be filled out. Remember to fill out the other 3 as well! Link: http://www.uscis.gov...00045f3d6a1RCRD Link: http://www.uscis.gov...00045f3d6a1RCRD This is just how the process will be (http://www.uscis.gov...000082ca60aRCRD) Before looking/dowloading the forms, take a few extra minutes to read the instructions, they're super helpful at filling out the applications or if its easier for you to watch/listen to someone show you how to fill out the form, go to the videos below..filled out by a fellow DREAMER.. Video on How to fill out application: Part 1 http://player.vimeo.com/video/47753453 http://forum.adreama...-application-o/ Part 2 Instructions for forms: I-821 instructions http://www.uscis.gov...i-821dinstr.pdf I-765 instructions http://www.uscis.gov.../i-765instr.pdf Forms To be filled: 1. I-821D - Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. 2. G-1145 - E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance (To be notified when your paperwork is received). 3. I-765 & I-765ws (Employment Authorization & Worksheet) Where to send it? http://www.uscis.gov...00045f3d6a1RCRD What should I include along with the Applications? 1. Information showing that you entered the US when you were 16 Years Old. 2. Information showing you've been in the US for 5 continues years. (From 2007 - Present) 3. 2 identical color passport-photos-like 2" by 2" with a white background, Head height should measure 1" to 1 2/8 from top to bottom chin, and eye height is between 1 1/8" to 1 3/8" from bottom of photo. 4. Money Order of $465 (More Info on what to write on it "http://www.uscis.gov...00045f3d6a1RCRD") What are the fees to apply? US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) $465 Employment Authorization $380 Biometrics (Fingerprints) $85 Money Orders will be accepted in this process. Note: I will not be providing direct links to applications or addresses as these might change in the future and create broken links. Please read carefully every piece of information given in the above links before sending anything to be processed. ====================================== Common Questions Asked. What should I put on "Country of Residence"? Your country of residence is United States. What is my "Country of Citizenship"? The country you were born. What is my "Status of Entry"?* With Visa: Temporary Visitor for Pleasure Without Visa: Entry without Inspection (Only if you were NOT caught crossing the border) Without Visa: Can I fill out the Application(s) Online? All the applications can be downloaded and filled right on your computer, then printed out. But you cannot send them online, it has to be through regular old fashion mail.

Renewals are open once again for 2018! Many people with low income might need support to pay for the renewal and there are plenty of places that help to pay for it without having to pay it back. Websites such as DACA Fee Assistance Grant Program will send a check (IF Approved) payable to USCIS. They usually contact you within 48 hours with a decision. You have nothing to lose! Apply now if you need the support.

Adding photos to your topics is as easy as counting one, two, three.. and here it is how! Method One: Using the Attach Files feature in the forum. 1 - Scroll to the bottom of the text area and find Attach Files. 2 - Click Choose Files... and navigate to the folder where your image(s) is/are located. Select and click Open. 3 - When the files are uploaded to the server, simply select Add to Post Method Two: Using External Services such as Image Hosts. 1 - Navigate to any image host (tinypic.com for example). 2 - Press Choose File and navigate to the folder where your image is located and select it, press Open. 3 - Click on Upload Now! 4 - Enter the words and click Upload Now! (Again). 5 - This is what you will be seeing after: 6 - Copy the link under IMG code for Forums & Message Board and add it to your post. Note: The forum is going to automatically detect the tag and display the photo as soon as your topic is posted. You can always use the link from Direct Link for Layouts and use the Image Icon Good Luck~

Hello everyone! We received amazing news yesterday, everyone who already has DACA can continue to renew their EAD. Unfortunately, it is only to renew, they won't be taking new applicants. https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/deferred-action-childhood-arrivals-response-january-2018-preliminary-injunction We don't know how long this is going to open for renewals, attorneys keep asking everyone to send their renewals now, no matter the 120 days. Take advantage of this open window and send in your forms!

Since there's no place to share images and this kind of fits the matter I have decided to post it here ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Show your desktop! ----------------------------

This is a demostration of what you might be doing at behind the wheel test drive. PRE-TEST BACKING MANEUVER Hope you enjoy and learn something from it.

THIS IS NOT RELATED TO DACA, BUT MIGHT BE GOOD NEWS. CHICAGO (Reuters) - Illinois may soon become the most populous U.S. state to grant a form of driver's licenses to illegal immigrants, after the nation's growing Hispanic population boosted the power of Democrats in national and state elections on November 6. A bipartisan group of Illinois politicians announced on Tuesday they would propose such a law when the legislature convenes on November 27. Washington state and New Mexico are the only states that currently allow illegal immigrants to get licenses. Utah allows driving permits. As the fifth most populous state, Illinois would be the biggest state to adopt such a law. A California law that allows immigrants with federal work permits to receive driver's licenses will take effect January 1, 2013. Supporters said the law would be good for public safety, allowing Illinois immigrant motorists to get tested on their driving skills and buy insurance. "When you have a quarter of a million undocumented drivers on the road, it's definitely a safety concern," said Ron Holmes, spokesman for Illinois Senate President John Cullerton, who is backing the measure along with fellow Democrats Illinois Governor Pat Quinn and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel. Former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar, a popular Republican, joined Democrats at a news conference in Chicago Tuesday to support the idea, as did Republican State Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka. It also has the support of the powerful House Speaker, Chicago Democrat Michael Madigan, giving it a good chance of passage. The drive to pass the law follows the re-election of Democratic President Barack Obama, Democratic gains in the U.S. Senate and in the Illinois legislature with strong Hispanic support. Since 2010, a handful of Republican-led states, notably border state Arizona, passed laws cracking down on illegal immigrants. But after this year's election, which saw an estimated 66 percent of Hispanics vote for Obama, Democrats and Republicans have said they want to work on an overhaul of federal immigration law. Illinois, like California, elected a veto-proof Democratic supermajority in the legislature this month, with Democrats now controlling all branches of government. Unlicensed, uninsured drivers are involved in almost 80,000 accidents in Illinois each year, resulting in $660 million in damage, according to the Illinois Highway Safety Coalition. Unlicensed immigrant drivers cost $64 million in damage claims alone. The Safety Coalition said on its website that since New Mexico made the change in 2003, the rate of uninsured motorists fell from 33 percent to under 9 percent. New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez, a Republican, has fought to outlaw such licenses since she took office in January 2011. She has argued that the state's law encouraged people to come to New Mexico from other states just to obtain driver's licenses. Holmes said supporters of the Illinois measure are talking with law enforcement officials to make sure a license for undocumented immigrants would not be used for fraud. The measure would expand to undocumented immigrants Illinois' existing temporary visitor driver's license, used by legal immigrants. The licenses are "visually distinct" from ordinary licenses, with a purple background and the words "not valid for identification" on the front, explained Lawrence Benito, chief executive of the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights. "This is a practical, commonsense approach," said Benito. He said supporters have been talking with Republicans in the legislature to try to get their support. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the number of Latinos in Illinois was over 2 million, or nearly 16 percent of the population. Republicans in Illinois who have objected to the proposed law in the past could not be reached for comment. (Reporting by Mary Wisniewski; Editing by Greg McCune and Lisa Shumaker) SOURCE: http://news.yahoo.co...-001637595.html

What is your favorite christmas song? Here are a few of my favorite songs. (Love this one) (My absolute favorite)

Has anyone checked their credit score using the social security number you got after being approved? If yes, what's your score?

I'm wondering why so many DACA Applicants who have been accepted are showing their social security numbers all over the news and photos. Why people, why? It is something so personal and dangerous to freely display to everyone!

http://noticias.univision.com/noticiero-univision/videos/video/2012-11-22/dreamers-celebran-accion-gracias-chicago

I came across this website (Thanks to Aled) and found to be very interesting. Top 10 Benefits of Being a DACA-MENTED. If you have or haven't been accepted yet you can still make a difference! http://unitedwedream.org/daca-top10/

Let us know who do you think will win and answer the following questions 1. Who do you think will win? 2. Who do you want to win? 3. If you could ask the president a question, what would it be? 4. What would happen to DACA Applicants (currently waiting a decision after BIOS) if Romney wins? 5. Are you doing anything to help others accomplish what they want in the future?

NOTE: THIS TOPIC IS BEING UPDATED, PLEASE BE PATIENT. Below is a list of states that will be giving and will not be giving identifications and/or licenses to approved daca applicants. Will be issuing License/IDs: Arkansas Alabama Alaska (Requires to fill out a few special pieces in the form, only for EAD) California Colorado Connecticut (Requires extra identification documents) Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Minnesota Missouri Montana Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oregon Oklahoma (Extra info) Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Pennsylvania Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington Wisconsin Wyoming West Virginia (Assumes that EAD is accepted) Will not be issuing License/IDs: Arizona Michigan Nebraska Iowa Mississippi To be investigated: American Samoa District of Columbia Guam Northern Marianas Islands Virgin Islands Please post if your state is issuing identifications or if not. Thank you.

I've seen this topic on some other forum and wanted to bring it over here ============================================================== When I went to the biometrics appointment and the person called me in, he was very nice and informative.. but the fingerprint was somewhat of a challenge. All my fingers passed, but my right hand pinky finger was getting rejected and he had to do it more than 6 times!! He then decided to clean the glass of the machine with some wet tissue paper, that's when the machine finally showed the freaking pass message lol. I was getting worried! Anyone have any story to tell about the Fingerprint Machine?

When you go get your ID or Drivers License it asks if you would like to be an organ donor and a heart is added to your license or id. In case of an accident and you don't survive, your organs will be automatically donated without family consent. Will anyone be ticking a yes in such box?

What's your favorite type of music? I was pretty much raised in the US and usually only listen to music in English.. POP mainly. When I'm nostalgic and miss the country that saw me born, I listen to cumbia or cuarteto. How about yourself?

Have you been able to get your dream job after DACA? If yes, please do share your experience and how you achieved it. Any flight attendants? Domestic flights or International with AP?

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Yep, on the day of my birthday my boss promoted me to assistant manager! Today was my first day as an assistant manager and let me tell you.. it is mentally exhausting! So many numbers, papers, forms, labels.. my godness. My brain is practically smoking as I type right now. Just wanted to share this PS: It feels good to tell people what they need to get done

Hello, I've been doing this for some time now and it works wonders when you don't have a job or your EAD has expired, your license is still valid and you need a side job. I have a full time job, but I love to travel and go to somewhat expensive restaurants and to be able to do that, I have to do what I can to be able to afford my expensive taste in life (hehe). I'm sure you have heard of Uber and other similar companies, I'm here to offer information and a promotional code in case you're interested in signing up and working until your DACA Case is re-approved. Hey! at least you will be making money!. There is no catch here, you work your own hours and you get paid for giving rides to people in your area. That's all you would do. What requirements do you need? You must have a clean driving record. Your background check must come clean. (You can get a free copy of your background check if you like) You must be 21+ years old What's the advantage of using the link below? You will be getting $250 when you sign up and so will I. You have the possibility of getting $500 if you signup someone else using your custom link. Will I be getting the $500? No, that seems to be only a promotion for new signups now using someone's referral link. Interested? *Sign up by clicking http://ubr.to/1Hd1Uj0 *This is a referral link with a $250 bonus.

Rules: Post a video from youtube and rate the video that's above yours. The rate can only go from 1 to 5. Happy Rating! Note: You can also say why it is your favorite video, but not required. =================================================== This song is just so addictive!

PHOENIX -- Anti-immigrant legislation in Arizona is creating hurdles for undocumented youth wishing to enroll in the new federal “deferred action” program announced by the Obama Administration last June, that would defer deportation for certain undocumented immigrants and allow them to obtain work permits for a renewable period of two years. To qualify for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), applicants need to have been younger than 16-years-old when they entered the country illegally. They must also meet other criteria, such as being enrolled in high school or having earned a diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate, and an absence of certain criminal convictions. But in Arizona, a state law – Proposition 300 -- approved by voters in 2006, bars state-funded schools from offering free GED classes to undocumented immigrants, making the path to DACA eligibility difficult for those who may have aged out of the high school system but still wish to become eligible for the new federal program. Complicating matters further was Arizona Republican Governor Jan Brewer’s executive order last Wednesday that bans access to driver licenses and public benefits for immigrants participating in DACA. Advocacy groups like the Arizona Dream Act Coalition (ADAC), however, are now scrambling to shatter the myth that Proposition 300 removes their right to take the GED exam altogether. Rather, say advocates, it merely bars them from taking GED classes at state institutions. One alternative, said Dulce Matuz, chairperson of ADAC, is to enroll in GED classes offered for a fee by private institutions. “Don’t be confused, if you can’t take classes that doesn’t mean you can’t take the exam,” said Matuz, also one of TIME magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World. Although one need not be a legal resident to take the GED exam, test-takers are required to present two forms of identification, which also poses a problem for undocumented youth. Carmen Cornejo, an advocate at ADAC, said she’s been flooded with phone-calls from students who tried to take the GED exam but were turned away because they didn’t own a state issued ID. Cornejo said she has been encouraging those students to insist on taking the test, given they can provide a passport or matriculation card. For undocumented students who need to take the GED exam but can’t afford to pay for private classes, there are several other options. Non-profits like Chicanos Por La Causa (CPLC) offer free classes through the Workforce Development Center in West Phoenix twice a week, and do not require the presentation of legal documents. At least 75 percent of the calls the workforce center is currently receiving come from students trying to find out how they can take the GED classes. Demand for the classes, said those at the center, has already outweighed capacity. “We have a waiting list of at least 30 youth that are asking for our support (to take the classes) since President Obama made his announcement,” said Maria Jesus Cervantes, a spokesperson for CPLC. In response to the higher demand, CPLC will be expanding the number of classes they offer, said Cervantes. Since community colleges and other learning institutions are barred from offering the GED classes for free because they receive funding from the state, some schools, like Rio Salado Community College, have found a way to circumvent the state law by offering 14-week GED courses online for $90. “You have to be able to show (a state-issued ID card) in order to take a class in person,” said Tom Gariepy, a spokesperson for Maricopa County Community Colleges. “(But online), because you pay for it, there’s no requirement to show legal presence.” According to the Migration Policy Institute, there are roughly 1.76 million youth eligible for DACA nationally, and about 500 thousand of those are younger than 15-years-old. MPI estimates that 350 thousand of all who qualify for the benefit have neither a high school diploma, nor are enrolled in school. In Arizona, an estimated 80 thousand kids could benefit from DACA. There’s no data on how many of those are currently in high school or have received a diploma. Advocates like Matuz emphasize that deferred action is one positive step forward, but undocumented youth should continue to fight for the end goal -- legislation like the Dream Act, that could lead to permanent legal status. “We can’t get distracted from our goal,” said Matuz. “We need more youth to join the movement and find out what we can do to get a permanent solution.” Immigrant rights activists and attorneys from the American Immigration Lawyers Association in Arizona say that with DACA firmly in place for the foreseeable future, Dreamers should not be rushing to file their applications; rather, they should be taking their time to make sure they get it right. “There’s no expiration for [DACA] right now,” said Cornejo. The silver lining for many students in Arizona is that once they obtain their GED, if they qualify for DACA, getting a college education may become more affordable. Even though a separate provision of Proposition 300 – the same state law that prohibits undocumented youth from enrolling in free GED courses -- requires undocumented students to pay out-of-state tuition for their education (regardless of how long they lived in Arizona), Obama’s plan would allow those same youth to get a work permit and obtain temporary but renewable legal residency, meaning they would be eligible to pay in-state tuition at Arizona universities, after all. If a student presents a legal work permit and can prove they’ve been residing in the state for at least one year, said Gariepy, they would technically qualify to pay the in-state-tuition rate. Governor Brewer’s executive order does not specifically mention tuition costs for undocumented students, and immigration attorneys disagree as to whether or not the DACA work permit would allow those students to qualify for in-state tuition. “Students need to be proactively looking for the information (on how to prepare for the GED). It’s time worth investing,” said Cornejo. “This is a good step, for the student to start with the GED so they can follow that with a college education and (meet) qualifications for a future immigration process.”