Protests by undocumented students demand permanent residency. The protesters are children whose parents brought them into the U.S. illegally.<\/p>\n
And just what does that ruckus mean? Students that are taking a huge risk that they might be deported are standing up to be counted over their status. The act they are advocating be passed is referred to as the DREAM Act, which refers to Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors. Very simply, they want it passed since it would provide conditional permanent residency to high school grads that have lived in the U.S. for at least five years.<\/p>\n
Those who qualified for conditional permanent residency would be able to work, go to school and\/or serve in the military for anywhere up to six years. If they complete a two year bachelor\u2019s degree or serve at least two years in the military, they would be granted lawful permanent residency. Why hasn\u2019t this Act (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Protests by undocumented students demand permanent residency. The protesters are children whose parents brought them into the U.S. illegally. And just what does that ruckus mean? Students that are taking a huge risk that they might be deported are standing…<\/span><\/p>\n