There is great news for undocumented students who are now seeking a chance to gain college access into U. S. Colleges and Universities.
On June 15, 2012, President Obama announced a new policy allowing undocumented immigrants brought into the country as children the opportunity to avoid deportation.
The new policy, commonly referenced as 'Deferred Action', will allow undocumented immigrants under 30 to apply for two-year deferrals excluding them from deportation,
so long as they meet criteria similar to provisions found in the DREAM Act, including
being a student, high school graduate or veteran of the armed forces or Coast Guard. Unlike the DREAM Act, which would give people under the age of 35 a path to
citizenship, the new policy would not provide any increased opportunity to obtain legal permanent resident status.
For more information, please see the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s website.
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