Immigrants Line up for Deferred Deportation
By: Kelly James
Updated: August 16, 2012
AMARILLO -- More than a million young, undocumented immigrants may soon be eligible to stay in the U.S. legally.
Wednesday was the first day to sign up for President Obama's "Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.
It's meant to help young immigrants, brought to this country illegally by their parents, to stay in the U.S. Legally.
President Obama set up the program with an executive order after congress failed to act on the "Dream Act" legislation intended to deal with young undocumented immigrants.
There are a number of criteria to be qualified. You can find a list of all the qualifications and other information at the following website.
Wednesday was the first day to sign up for President Obama's "Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.
It's meant to help young immigrants, brought to this country illegally by their parents, to stay in the U.S. Legally.
President Obama set up the program with an executive order after congress failed to act on the "Dream Act" legislation intended to deal with young undocumented immigrants.
There are a number of criteria to be qualified. You can find a list of all the qualifications and other information at the following website.
