The policy has officially been corrected and our children will finally have the stability they deserve. I am completely exhausted by this fight but I am grateful that we stayed loud enough to force a change. We have to keep watching to make sure these protections hold steady.
September 20, 2016
How Is it that Children Legally in USA are Often Forced to Leave & Denied Opportunities?
Final supporters
We hear so much about kids who are in the US illegally and how much we must support them and make sure they have every opportunity – how we mustn’t tear families apart.
Does anyone actually consider the children of Legal Immigrants?
As adult legal immigrants we have chosen to move to the US. We do whatever we need to do to stick to the rules and abide by the ever-changing rules we are told to follow.
From the moment we bring our children here for what we hope is a better future, their lives are put on hold. They are treated differently to the children of illegal immigrants.
Our children, many of whom were brought here as babies, don't ask for special privileges, all they are looking for is to be treated the way the illegal children get treated.
Our kids are growing up with your kids, they are making the Pledge, they are playing in sports teams, they are going to University – but always with the worry of what will their future be like, and where it will be.
There seems to be a misguided idea that if you are here legally – as a child or an adult – you always have ways to stay. We can tell you that is definitely NOT TRUE!!!!
Not all Legal Visas lead to Green Cards, which you need to have before you can become a US Citizen – this is not well known by most Americans and not by all politicians either.
Most legal children who came to the US as Dependents, are only covered on their parent’s Visa till they are 21. They then have to find another legal way to stay or leave the US and return back to their originating country.
An International Student Visa, maybe a business in their own right, or marriage – the only real options and none of them easy or secure.
So What is Life like for a Legal Dependent Child?
Children who are here illegally can access DACA – the Government Program brought in to effect in 2012 by an Executive Action by President Obama, as long as they reach certain criteria. They are given the chance to apply for a Work Authorization Number.
Whilst a Dependent, legal kids are not able to get a Social Security Number, or Work Authorization Number, meaning they cannot work and gain useful life skills.
Legal kids are specifically not eligible for the DACA Program.
Why?
Dependents of legal immigrants aren't allowed to apply for FAFSA, many scholarships available, or some Graduate Programs. We've all seen recently the college kids boasting on social media of being illegal and having gone, or are going, through college/university fully funded.
How?
Kids of legal immigrants aren't included in the DREAM act
The DREAM Act, (Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors), is a legislative proposal for a multi-phase process for undocumented immigrants in the United States that would first grant conditional residency, and upon meeting further qualifications, permanent residency.
Why?
It's time for a change. They're not asking for special favors or something for nothing, they're asking to be treated fairly.
We need to bring this pressing matter to the attention of the Media and Congress. Whilst some politicians do know of the issues surrounding these legal children, there is no Immigration Reform happening, or due to happen, that could help them.
Please help us to show the will of the people to stop our Legal children being made to leave the country they consider home.
By signing this petition, we, and the undersigned demand that the USA takes action to help our Legal children. We demand that the American federal government create a viable process that stops many children who come here legally with their parents from being forced to leave the country, upon turning 21, from the place they consider home.
This petition and its signers show support of this issue and support of bill(s) that are put forward in Congress to help better it.
In summary, signers of this petition support the critical goals of:
1. Raising awareness of this issue across the United States, which is currently talked about very little
2. Staying up-to-date on this topic in order to educate others and support bills that will help solve this issue
3. Supporting bills in Congress that fight for the rights of children who have come to the US legally, call America home and give them a way to stay in the country legally after turning 21
Please leave your email address so we can keep you updated with our fight for reform for legal kids, or contact us at [email protected]
Updates
Reached 1,000 supporters
July 16, 2016
July 9, 2016
One hundred signatures feel like a heavy weight being lifted from my shoulders because it shows I am not the only one drowning in this uncertainty. I am exhausted by the constant uphill battle to keep our families together but seeing this number gives me enough strength to keep moving forward.
Reached 100 supporters
July 7, 2016
July 6, 2016
The exhaustion is setting in but we are nearing one hundred signatures. Please send this link to someone who needs to hear the truth about what our children face. We cannot let this momentum fade now.
391 Comments
My child arrived at 3 years old. He is coming up ages 18 and the stress about his future in the USA is huge. This kid is as American as the next. We business owners make a massive contribution. Give these kids a break!!! They deserve a future here
The families who do things properly and legally are victimized, forgotten about and split up. It's not right and needs to change. How can it be okay to accept refugees so the families are not split up - yet kids who age out at 21 are!
If American politician have common sense, legal children should be included in the DACA program. I have lived here in the USA more than 10 years. I sometimes think that I and my family members had better remain illegally rather than legally because of the future of my kids.
I'm a US citizen have just returned from UK sponsored my mum husband and four children by 2 under 18 gained US citizenship but the 19 and 20 year old have to come in on a green card this is unfair as they are unable to get any help for education and I'm American.
Having just had our son leave as he aged out at 21 was heartbreaking. Our daughter ages out next April! How can this be right? Coming here legally. Buying businesses, employing Americans. Please stop separating families. #Cantdream. Let our kids dream too
The same here
I have my daughter . She didn’t have the ssn.
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The policy has officially been corrected and our children will finally have the stability they deserve. I am completely exhausted by this fight but I am grateful that we stayed loud enough to force a change. We have to keep watching to make sure these protections hold steady.
September 20, 2016
How Is it that Children Legally in USA are Often Forced to Leave & Denied Opportunities?
Final supporters
We hear so much about kids who are in the US illegally and how much we must support them and make sure they have every opportunity – how we mustn’t tear families apart.
Does anyone actually consider the children of Legal Immigrants?
As adult legal immigrants we have chosen to move to the US. We do whatever we need to do to stick to the rules and abide by the ever-changing rules we are told to follow.
From the moment we bring our children here for what we hope is a better future, their lives are put on hold. They are treated differently to the children of illegal immigrants.
Our children, many of whom were brought here as babies, don't ask for special privileges, all they are looking for is to be treated the way the illegal children get treated.
Our kids are growing up with your kids, they are making the Pledge, they are playing in sports teams, they are going to University – but always with the worry of what will their future be like, and where it will be.
There seems to be a misguided idea that if you are here legally – as a child or an adult – you always have ways to stay. We can tell you that is definitely NOT TRUE!!!!
Not all Legal Visas lead to Green Cards, which you need to have before you can become a US Citizen – this is not well known by most Americans and not by all politicians either.
Most legal children who came to the US as Dependents, are only covered on their parent’s Visa till they are 21. They then have to find another legal way to stay or leave the US and return back to their originating country.
An International Student Visa, maybe a business in their own right, or marriage – the only real options and none of them easy or secure.
So What is Life like for a Legal Dependent Child?
Children who are here illegally can access DACA – the Government Program brought in to effect in 2012 by an Executive Action by President Obama, as long as they reach certain criteria. They are given the chance to apply for a Work Authorization Number.
Whilst a Dependent, legal kids are not able to get a Social Security Number, or Work Authorization Number, meaning they cannot work and gain useful life skills.
Legal kids are specifically not eligible for the DACA Program.
Why?
Dependents of legal immigrants aren't allowed to apply for FAFSA, many scholarships available, or some Graduate Programs. We've all seen recently the college kids boasting on social media of being illegal and having gone, or are going, through college/university fully funded.
How?
Kids of legal immigrants aren't included in the DREAM act
The DREAM Act, (Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors), is a legislative proposal for a multi-phase process for undocumented immigrants in the United States that would first grant conditional residency, and upon meeting further qualifications, permanent residency.
Why?
It's time for a change. They're not asking for special favors or something for nothing, they're asking to be treated fairly.
We need to bring this pressing matter to the attention of the Media and Congress. Whilst some politicians do know of the issues surrounding these legal children, there is no Immigration Reform happening, or due to happen, that could help them.
Please help us to show the will of the people to stop our Legal children being made to leave the country they consider home.
By signing this petition, we, and the undersigned demand that the USA takes action to help our Legal children. We demand that the American federal government create a viable process that stops many children who come here legally with their parents from being forced to leave the country, upon turning 21, from the place they consider home.
This petition and its signers show support of this issue and support of bill(s) that are put forward in Congress to help better it.
In summary, signers of this petition support the critical goals of:
1. Raising awareness of this issue across the United States, which is currently talked about very little
2. Staying up-to-date on this topic in order to educate others and support bills that will help solve this issue
3. Supporting bills in Congress that fight for the rights of children who have come to the US legally, call America home and give them a way to stay in the country legally after turning 21
Please leave your email address so we can keep you updated with our fight for reform for legal kids, or contact us at [email protected]
Updates
Reached 1,000 supporters
July 16, 2016
July 9, 2016
One hundred signatures feel like a heavy weight being lifted from my shoulders because it shows I am not the only one drowning in this uncertainty. I am exhausted by the constant uphill battle to keep our families together but seeing this number gives me enough strength to keep moving forward.
Reached 100 supporters
July 7, 2016
July 6, 2016
The exhaustion is setting in but we are nearing one hundred signatures. Please send this link to someone who needs to hear the truth about what our children face. We cannot let this momentum fade now.
391 Comments
My daughter has been here since she was 2, she is now starting 7 grade, is in the gifted program, already warning high school credits, plays the flute and violin, horse rides and is an all round great child that deserves a future
My child arrived at 3 years old. He is coming up ages 18 and the stress about his future in the USA is huge. This kid is as American as the next. We business owners make a massive contribution. Give these kids a break!!! They deserve a future here
The families who do things properly and legally are victimized, forgotten about and split up. It's not right and needs to change. How can it be okay to accept refugees so the families are not split up - yet kids who age out at 21 are!
If American politician have common sense, legal children should be included in the DACA program. I have lived here in the USA more than 10 years. I sometimes think that I and my family members had better remain illegally rather than legally because of the future of my kids.
I'm a US citizen have just returned from UK sponsored my mum husband and four children by 2 under 18 gained US citizenship but the 19 and 20 year old have to come in on a green card this is unfair as they are unable to get any help for education and I'm American.
Having just had our son leave as he aged out at 21 was heartbreaking. Our daughter ages out next April! How can this be right? Coming here legally. Buying businesses, employing Americans. Please stop separating families. #Cantdream. Let our kids dream too
The same here
I have my daughter . She didn’t have the ssn.
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My daughter has been here since she was 2, she is now starting 7 grade, is in the gifted program, already warning high school credits, plays the flute and violin, horse rides and is an all round great child that deserves a future