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These Dreamers will leave the U.S. if a DACA deal isn't reached
CNN Money ^ | 2/7/18 | Parija Kavilanz

Posted on 02/07/2018 4:23:58 PM PST by markomalley

Alex and Daniela Velez have come to peace with the difficult choice they will need to make if Congress doesn't reach a deal for those covered by the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program by its March 5 deadline: They will leave the country.

"Alex and I are both over this [DACA situation]," said Daniela, who is 24 years old. "If DACA ends, I will leave with Alex. I will close my business, leave work and school."

The Velez sisters are two of nearly 689,000 young adults who are currently protected from deportation under DACA. The Obama-era program allowed young Dreamers who were brought to the United States as children to come out from the shadows and enroll in college, obtain driver's licenses and legally secure jobs.

In September, President Trump announced he would end DACA and left it up to Congress to come up with alternative legislation. But with less than a month until that March 5 expiration date, lawmakers and the Trump administration remain at an impasse.

Should they fail to put another option in place, 915 Dreamers will lose protection from deportation each day, according to the Migration Policy Institute.

(Excerpt) Read more at money.cnn.com ...


TOPICS: Government
KEYWORDS: aliens; daca; illegalimmigration; illegals
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I can't say that I see what the problem is here.

 

 

 

 

But regardless,


1 posted on 02/07/2018 4:23:58 PM PST by markomalley
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To: markomalley

Good.

Their home country will be enriched by people with their education and industry.

Win-win.


2 posted on 02/07/2018 4:27:17 PM PST by DuncanWaring (The Lord uses the good ones; the bad ones use the Lord.)
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To: markomalley

In protest against being forced to leave the country, they’re going to leave the country. Well, that’ll teach us.


3 posted on 02/07/2018 4:27:22 PM PST by Billthedrill
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To: markomalley
Oh,please...

I CAN HARDLY HOLD BACK THE TEARS!


4 posted on 02/07/2018 4:28:10 PM PST by Gay State Conservative (Obama & Hillary: The Two Most Corrupt Politicians of My Lifetime.)
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"If DACA ends, I will leave with Alex. I will close my business, leave work and school."

Oh, no! Whatever will we do sans Alex and Daniela?! I'm just torn up about their impending departure.


5 posted on 02/07/2018 4:28:31 PM PST by definitelynotaliberal (I believe it! He's alive! Sweet Jesus!)
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To: markomalley

If you’re illegal do your dreamin’ somewhere else.


6 posted on 02/07/2018 4:29:12 PM PST by teletech
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She will close her business?
As an undocumented alien, does she pay taxes? If yes, what SSN does she use?


7 posted on 02/07/2018 4:29:31 PM PST by Cletus.D.Yokel (Catastrophic, Anthropogenic Climate Alterations: The acronym explains the science.)
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Nine hundred and fifteen out of 689,000 (aka 1.8 million)? What the ...?


8 posted on 02/07/2018 4:29:42 PM PST by FlingWingFlyer (#NotARussianBot)
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2 down

688,998 to go


9 posted on 02/07/2018 4:30:08 PM PST by digger48
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AMF!


10 posted on 02/07/2018 4:30:34 PM PST by depressed in 06 (60 in '18.)
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To: markomalley

Good! My kids have dreams, too!


11 posted on 02/07/2018 4:30:51 PM PST by RushIsMyTeddyBear (Screw The NFL!!!!!! My family fought for the flag!)
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To: markomalley

Think of the assets they will be to growing a new middle class back home, with their American education and experience
Yes, back home to live the Mexican dream!
Best wishes! Make Mexico great for the first time


12 posted on 02/07/2018 4:31:05 PM PST by silverleaf (A man who kneels for the national anthem doesn't stand for much of anything)
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Do they need tickets?


13 posted on 02/07/2018 4:31:19 PM PST by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn)
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To: markomalley

Americans have dreams too.


14 posted on 02/07/2018 4:33:32 PM PST by libertylover (Kurt Schlicter: "They wonder why they got Trump. They are why they got Trump")
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To: markomalley

Build the wall and increase border security first!!! No blanket amnesty for DACA illegals! End chain migration and the visa lottery!!!

We cannot bend or back down on this!


15 posted on 02/07/2018 4:33:45 PM PST by RooRoobird20 ("Democrats haven't been this angry since Republicans freed the slaves.")
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To: markomalley

Is this supposed to create a boo-hoo?


16 posted on 02/07/2018 4:34:00 PM PST by Maris Crane (`)
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17 posted on 02/07/2018 4:34:10 PM PST by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn)
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To: Cletus.D.Yokel

They pay by ITIN. I had one before I got my green card previously. Only IF they pay their taxes.


18 posted on 02/07/2018 4:34:19 PM PST by beergarden
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To: markomalley

Bye, Felicia!


19 posted on 02/07/2018 4:34:21 PM PST by blu (If you don't read the story at the link, don't comment. (Except for Laz...))
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“If DACA ends, I will leave with Alex. I will close my business, leave work and school.”

Can my kids take your job and your spot at school?

That would help alot.

Thanks and bye bye!


20 posted on 02/07/2018 4:35:34 PM PST by JPJones (More tariffs, less income tax.)
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