What Can We Do?

       There are different ways that we can help the Dream Act come true. Go to http://dreamact.com and on the main menu click on Act Now. There you will find useful information and steps that you can take to help this cause:

• Text JUSTICE to 69866
• Call 1-866-956-3902 and say “Dream Act Now”
• Sign the petition, Over 38,298 supporters in 50 states have signed their name in order to make a difference, add yours to become one of them. Just go to http://Dreamact.com
• Spread the word
• Donate to the cause
• Join the call-in campaign. Find your House rep and/or Senator and be courteous and ask him or her to become an official co-sponsor of the DREAM Act legislation.
• Send faxes or email your members of Congress and the President urging them to pass the DREAM Act
• Collect petition signatures in your own school and community
• Start a blog
• Join the cause on - Twitter, YouTube, Face Book and MySpace

Useful links:

These are only some of the thousands of links that we can check to get more information on how we can learn to help and support the Dream Act:

http://Dreamact.com

http://americasvoiceonline.org

http://Dreamact.info/

http://www.change.org/ideas/view/the_Dream_act_for_america_in_2010

http://www.Dreamactivist.org

References:

1. “Act Now!” Dream Act 2010. 7 March 2010. http://dreamact.com/

2. “Support The Dream Act Please.” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yzrYtUjeyo

Photo Credits:

3. “Students Seek Dream Act.” www.deseretnews.com

4. “Support the Drem Act” www.nuvo.net

What is the Dream Act's Current Status?

       Support for the Dream Act has grown each year since it was first introduced in 2001. In past years it had 48 Senate cosponsors and more than 152 Republican and Democratic House cosponsors, more than one-third of the House.

       “On Oct. 24, 2007, in a 52-44 vote in the Senate, the DREAM Act (S. 2205) fell just 8 votes shy — with four senators absent for the vote — of the 60 votes necessary to proceed with debate on the bill. The DREAM Act continues to attract bipartisan support and now, for the first time, also enjoys the strong backing of the House and Senate leadership, all of the relevant committee chairs, and President Obama,” (Act Now!).

       If we act like a team and keep on supporting the Dream Act by spreading the word and helping the organizations that are supporting it, we will make it happen this year. We will give these students the opportunity to go to college or university or enlist in one of the branches of the United States Military. Can you imagine not being able to fulfill your dreams and not going to college? We need to think about the ones that cannot.

References:

1. “Act Now!” http://Dreamact.com
2. "DREAM Act 2009." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxkPDf7RX3E
Photo Credits:

3. “U.S. Military Seals.” www.nationaltransportllc.com

4. “Florida International University.” www.fiu.edu
5. "WordPress." http://lupergv.wordpress.com

Why should you care?

        A higher education is essential for the future of our country, that is why I support it. We have to help even if we do not know anybody who is involved in it. If we do not get informed or do anything now for the Dream Act to come true, it will also affect the future of our children because there are going to be a lot of people not working, or working in poor jobs and the economy will suffer a lot. I invite you to watch this video:

       Education cannot be denied to anybody. I have heard many heartbroken stories. Everybody has the right to study and fight for their dreams. Passing the Dream Act would allow the U.S. to gain from the hard-work and talent of educated immigrants and pull up all the communities.

       "The Dream Act does not grant in-state tuition or federal financial aid to any student so this is not a "free pass" to get into college, but a way to create equal opportunity for young immigrants to realize their American Dreams” (The DREAM Act for America 2010).

References:

1. “The DREAM Act for America.” Ideas for Change in America. www.change.org/ideas/view/the_Dream_act_for_america_in_2010

2. "DREAM ACT." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCy-bjyX4KY
Photo Credits:

3. “CTICareerSearch.” www.citytowninfo.com

4. “Lilys Blackboard.” http://www.lilysblackboard.org/

5. “Dream Act.” www.miamiimmigrationlawyersblog.com

Requirements to Qualify

It is very important to be informed and to know that “The Dream Act” is only for students and it has certain requirements.

According to the Dream Act’s website, in order to qualify for the Dream Act there is a list of specific requirements that the students will need:

• Must have entered the United States before the age of 16 (i.e. 15 and younger)
• Must have lived in the United States continuously for at least five (5) years, prior to enactment of the bill
• Must have graduated from a United States high school or obtained a GED, or have been accepted into an institution of higher education (i.e. college/university)
• Must have good moral character with no criminal record
• Must attend college or enlist in the military
• Must be between the ages of 12 and 35

These students have lived in the U.S. for most of their lives and desire only to give back to this country (their home) through hard work, service, and dedication. The Dream Act offers a solution that will make a difference every day in the future of the United States.

References:
1. “Act Now!” Dream Act. http://Dreamact.com
2. "I Support the Dream Act! How about you?. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFJyMFaWQdg
Photo Credits:

3. America’s Voice. http://americasvoiceonline.com

4. Justa’s Blog. http://justarandomhero.blogspot.com

What is the Dream Act?

For millions of students the Dream Act means opportunity, and faith to achieve a higher education. The purpose of the Development, Relief and Education of Alien Minors Act, also called the Dream Act, is to help those students who meet certain requirements, have an opportunity to enroll in the military or go to college which they otherwise would not have without this legislation. Supporters of the Dream Act believe it is vital not only to the people who would benefit from it, but also the United States as a whole.

“It would give an opportunity to undocumented immigrant students who have been living in the U.S. since they were young, a chance to contribute back to the country that has given so much to them and a chance to utilize their hard earned education and talents.” (Basic Information About The Dream Act Legislation).

Many people do not know about this problem. It is very important to be informed and help the students because they are the future of the U.S.



References:
1. “Basic Information About the Dream Act Legislation.” Dream Act Portal: the largest community of undocumented youth. Dream Act Portal. http://Dreamact.info/students

2. "Time to Pass The Dream Act." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JTSIC6oDpI