The United States of America’s Senate, in 1980, approved the inclusion of an amnesty for undocumented immigrants in the U.S.A., within an immigration bill that regulated the entry of citizens of other nations and the conditions to obtain residency in this nation. Those who entered the USA after January 1, 1980 could obtain temporary resident status, which could become permanent three years later. Since then, there has not been a law for immigration relief, which is why President Obama signed an executive action for thousands of undocumented students. The Bill (S. 1291) was introduced after more than one decade of failed negotiations in Congress over how to deal with the Dreamers. The Dream Act never passed (DREAM ACT, 1291, 2001, p. 11). Because of this, President Obama is said to have felt an obligation to grant relief from the threat of deportation by signing the executive order. The U.S.A. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) began accepting applications for the program on August 15, 2012 (USCIS, 2012
Purpose of the Report
The purpose of my report is to inform that these young people who were brought by their parents when they were still children are the future of this nation. These young people do not represent any evil to this country; on the contrary, they are the key to the success of their family and this country – their country because they do not know another country but the United States of America that has seen them grow and educate themselves. Thanks to the action of President Obama, these young people receive an immigration relief to get ahead and achieve their dreams.
What Is DACA? Who Are the Dreamers? DACA is an abbreviation and can be pronounced as an acronym of “Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals” – an “executive order” signed by President Obama in 2014. DACA allows some individuals who entered the United States of America illegally before they were 16 years of age (labeled “dreamers”) to receive a renewable two-year reprieve from the threat of deportation (Dickerson, 2018).
Method of Inquiry
The information presented in this document is analyzed in first and second sources of information of experts in migration issues. Some information is from government sources that have the credibility to be used in this document – in addition to newspaper articles that are continually talking about the issue, and pages of organization that are in favor of comprehensive and fair immigration reform to keep families together. Although, the solution cannot be seen to be in effect soon; there is hope that soon the United States of America Congress can resume discussions to find a solution that will unify these young fighters and their families in this nation.
Working Definitions
DACA: Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) for those young people who were brought by their parents as children (Vaughan, 2017)
USCIS: It means United States Citizen and Immigration Services (Hudak & Kamarck, 2017).
DREAMER: Refers to those unlawful students who were granted immigration relief from an executive order signed by President Barack Obama in August 2012 (Vaughan, 2017, cis.org)
Limitations of the Report
All information used in this document was analyzed and appropriately accredited to have credibility with readers of this document. Most of this information is from pages of the federal government offices that are responsible for immigration laws. There is not an exactitude of how many illegal students exist in the WSA who could benefit from the immigration relief, because some may feel fear of being deported.
Scope of the Inquiry
Denying to DACA recipients migratory relief would be contradictory because the USA economy could suffer a loss of millions of dollars. In addition, many companies would face a need to hire for which they are not prepared. (a) Who will buy properties? (b) If they already are present here, why not help them, and at the same time dreamers will buy cars, clothes, and they will obtain credit cards. If they do not, then who? (c) Who will take the wheel of this nation? (d) What will be the condition of this nation without these young people? (e) How much will deporting these young people cost? (f) Is this nation ready to give young people the opportunity to be part of it?
Proposed Solutions
One of many solutions to the problem of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is to grant permanent residency because these dreamers / DACA recipients, will generate positive federal revenue through taxes. They also will make significant contributions to the economy by “buying cars and first homes” (Wong, et al., 2017). This illustrates how important, urgent, and significant providing an immigration benefit to those who qualify could be (because the recipients will be supportive of the nation’s economy and its future). Finally, it is vital to the United States of America’s economy to increase exposure to new ideas of these unlawful young students who want to be part of this nation’s financial growth.
Collected Data
Effects of DACA recipients to contributing revenue in USA.
DACA beneficiaries. Evidently, DACA’s recipients, if issued their immigration papers, such as a green card or a permanent resident visa, will be able to stay and work legally in the United States of America. Also, they will be able to achieve their dreams and contribute to this nation culturally and economically with their abilities. According to the text, “The mind-boggling cost of DACA repeal” by John Hudak; more than 90% are paying taxes (Hudak & Kamarck, 2017).
Figure 1 shows the enormous monetary contribution that these young people generate with the migratory benefit.
Figure 1. Economic effect of ending DACA
Source: Center for American Progress
Figure 2 shows the enormous benefit and contribution after received migratory benefit
Source: Wong/NILC/ survey of DACA recipients, June 2015
Evidence supporting this benefit to our nation includes DACA recipient statistics such as: 66% went from unemployed to employed after receiving DACA; 79% landed what they considered to be a “better job”; 68% worked better hours; 64% earned a higher salary; 41% are in employment that provides medical-care insurance or other benefits.; 77% reported that they now are able to more consistently cover bills; and 78% are better able to contribute to monthly household expenses” (Wong, Jawetz, and Wolgin, 2017)
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Negative Effects of Providing to DACA recipients Immigration Relief
Economic Chaos. A study published on August 31, 2017 (“Research on Dreamers Contradicts Public Image”) was based on an Internet survey of more than 2,000 self-described DACA-eligible respondents. Findings of this survey revealed that: 20% have dropped out of high school; 20% have no education beyond high school and have no plans to attend college; and only 45% have increase their earnings after being helped by DACA. (Vaughan, 2017, cis.org)
Effects: Recipients only want to Benefit from Migratory Relief
Because not everyone has the interest to continue with a professional education; the study can be used as evidence that DACA recipients only want to benefit from “migratory relief” instead of supporting a future that benefits the United States of America (as you can see in the statistics that “59 percent [of DACA recipients] obtained a new job with a DACA work permit, but only 45 percent [of them] increased their overall earnings” (Vaughan, 2017, cis.org)
Methods for Prevention
There is evidence of the potentially positive contribution that these currently unlawful young people could provide to development of the economy in the United States of America. It is reflected in cases in which dreamers have had tremendous influence in this nation’s economy, and have demonstrated how import they are for the future of this nation. Sources are from federal government Internet sites, articles in well-known newspapers, on-line books, and government statistics.
Conclusion
Summary of Collected Data/Findings
Instead of separating people by their race, ethnicity, or place of birth, The United States should become united as a nation, as a community, and as a whole. “Dreamers” are Americans, and should be preserved as such. When the United States of America is the only home that they have known, I think that laws should be changed to allow them to live here. In my opinion, ending DACA and making hundreds of thousands of people leave would be wrong. Interpretation of Findings
The young unlawful students are in an immigration limbo that has divided an entire community in the United States of America – causing racial perjury every time the subject is heard. Congressional leaders should begin negotiations soon before this problem becomes more complicated. It has been very difficult for many to even listen to opinions on both sides of the problem, but it is possible if one respects the opinions of others.
Recommendations
It is necessary to reach a bipartisan agreement in Congress in order to arrive at an effective and humanitarian solution for both communities that are divided by the issue of youth migration. Migratory relief for young people and their families would be of great value for young people and for this nation. Opposing sides should bring to the table for dialogue what they consider to be solutions. All points need to be carefully and respectfully clarified and heard is there is any hope for a resolution. That will not be easy. But I think that it will be possible if both houses of Congress (Members of the House of Representatives and Members of the Senate) work together. When goals related to life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness are reached, they will be much appreciated. Because good things always cost so much, fighting against everything difficult that keeps us from life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness will produce something beautiful. And why not those Dreamers?