Republican Senators Kyl, Hutchinson and McCain have introduced a terrible version of the DREAM Act called the "Achieve Act". http://tinyurl.com/bumbsmy This bill is a counterfeit form of the immigration relief that kids really need. The bill gives a "W" visa, good for two years, to work and study, to kids but does NOT lead to permanent legal status. The qualifications are as follows: Must have entered the U.S. prior to age 14; Must be under the age of 29 on day of enactment, or under the age of 32 if individual has a college degree; Must have 5 years continuous presence on day of enactment; Must possess a High school diploma or GED on day of enactment; Must have Good moral character, no felonies, not more than one misdemeanor with a jail term of 30 days with certain exceptions, no crimes of “moral turpitude” and no final order of removal (no exceptions for driving without a license); and A $525 fee! This bill will NOT pass. And, we can demand rea...
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