Understanding DACA and the Dreamers Program
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) provides opportunities for undocumented young people, known as Dreamers, who were brought to the United States as children. The program allows them to live, work, and study in the US without deportation fears. Over 700,000 Dreamers have benefited from DACA and come from various countries, with many residing in states like California and Texas. Qualifying criteria include arriving before age 15, residing in the US since 2007, being in school or having a GED, and having no criminal record.
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Who are the Dreamers? Student health & Human Services Office of Human Relations, Diversity & Equity July 2022
Welcome! 2 Which animal would you rather have as a pet? Chinchilla Ostrich Alligator COW
3 Objectives Objective #1 Objective #2 Objective #3 Explore different perspectives on Dreamers and immigration. Review past and recent legislation regarding Dreamers Introduce the concept of Dreamers
Who are the dreamers? 4 Place your screenshot here
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Dreamers are undocumented young people who were brought to the United States of America as children from another country. The DACA program began in 2012 under the Obama Administration as a way for Dreamers to live, work and attend school in the United States without the fear of deportation.
Reflection Dreamers were brought to the United States when they were children. Advocates for the DACA program argue that most Dreamers didn t have a choice to leave their country of origin and come to the U.S. 6 Do you recall there being things you didn t have choices about when you were younger?
Who are the dreamers? 7 Over 700,000 young people have been approved for the DACA program between 2012 and 2017. In order to qualify they must: Have been15 or younger when arrived to US Have resided in US since 2007 Be in school or obtained a GED Have 0 criminal record
Who are the dreamers? Dreamers come to the US as children, from all over the world. Though studies show most dreamers come from: Mexico El Salvador Guatemala Dreamers live in all parts of the US. But research indicates most Dreamers in the US live in: California Texas Illinois Hundreds of Dreamers serve in the United States Military. 8
Reflection In order to qualify for the DACA program, undocumented youth must either be enrolled in school or have received a GED or high school diploma. 9 Why do you think this matters?
Where are they now? 10 Place your screenshot here
11 President Biden s path to citizenship + Dream Act of 2021 President Biden signed executive orders about immigration shortly after being inaugurated in January and then, he sent immigration reform bill to congress. Senators Durbin and Graham introduced bipartisan bill known as the Dream Act of 2021.
Dream Act of 2021 12 The Dream Act of 2021 allows for Dreamers to obtain lawful, permanent, resident status. The act also changes the eligibility requirements for Dreamers. These individuals must have: Come to the US before turning 17 years old Have been here for years Be paying taxes Pass a background check Be enrolled in school
13 What is a Pathway to Citizenship ? Once someone qualifies for the Dream Act of 2021, they can become a temporary permanent resident. In order to gain permanent residency, they must: Get college degree Enroll in military for 2 years Work consistently for 3 years Once they are a permanent resident with a permanent green card, they can apply for citizen through the naturalization process.
Reflection Even with the new legislation, it still seems like these politicians are obsessed with Dreamers being in school. 14 Why do you think this matters?
Check Out What would you prefer? 15 Tacos Pizza Chicken
16 Teacher Feedback
17 Human Relations, Diversity & Equity
