Although the deferred action program only provides temporary protection for certain undocumented youth, it is a great benefit that should not be missed. In my La Opinión column this week, I explain why you should apply for deferred action if you are eligible. After a very slow start, the processing of deferred action requests for undocumented youth has been expedited. Already ... Read more
Questions continue to be raised about the various aspects of eligibility for the deferred action that the federal government recently granted to hundreds of thousands of undocumented youth. In my column in this week's La Opinión I continue to answer some of the questions I have received from readers. Here I provide a general answer to your questions. ... Read more
Questions about deferred action continue to pour in. So, this week in my column in La Opinión, I continue to answer some of them. Here I provide general answers to your questions. Each case is different, so you should consult an attorney for personalized legal advice. What kind of documents will I be able to send with my request for deferred action? Read more
Governor Jerry Brown today signed into law a bill that will allow undocumented students to receive public financial assistance to attend college, including Cal Grants. The new law will take effect in January 2013. The California DREAM Act will give access to these benefits to undocumented students who came to California to ... Read more
By a vote of 45-27, the California Assembly today passed AB 131 - the Dream Act - which would allow undocumented students to access state scholarships to fund their college education. In order for the measure to become law, it must be approved by Governor Jerry Brown, ... Read more
During a community forum on the Dream Act held at the Los Angeles City Community College, California Governor Jerry Brown today signed into law AB 130, which allows undocumented students to receive privately funded scholarships for their college education. Effective January 1, 2012, this law will allow undocumented students to receive private scholarships for ... Read more
In his State of the Union address last night, President Obama expressed the need to address "once and for all," the issue of illegal immigration. He called on Democrats and Republicans to reach a fair and political agreement. The president said he is prepared to work with members of both parties to protect the nation's borders, ... Read more
California Assemblyman Gil Cedillo on Tuesday introduced two bills in the lower house that would provide scholarships and financial aid to undocumented students who want to attend college in this state. Cedillo introduced a similar bill in 2006, when he was a state senator. Although the initiative was approved by the ... Read more
Senator Harry Reid (D-Nevada) introduced a DREAM Act Closing Motion in the Senate this evening, Thursday, to end debate and proceed directly to a vote. At this time, the vote is scheduled for Saturday morning.
By a narrow margin of 216 votes to 198, the House of Representatives tonight passed the DREAM Act. Today was the first time in the 10-year legislative history of the DREAM Act that the House passed the bill. 8 Republicans, including Florida's 3 Hispanic Republicans: Ileana ... Read more
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