An hour ago, Senate introduces the "Dream Act" to give green cards to 2 million dreamers.

Dick Durbin will anger lots of TPS folks.

02.04.21
Durbin & Graham Introduce The Dream Act
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), incoming Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) today introduced the Dream Act of 2021, which would allow immigrant students without lawful status who were brought here as children and grew up in the United States to earn lawful permanent residence and eventually American citizenship. Durbin and Graham introduced identical legislation in the last two sessions of Congress.

These young people, known as Dreamers, have lived in America since they were children, built their lives here, and are American in every way except for their immigration status. However, under current law there is often no chance for them to ever become citizens and fulfill their potential.

“It is clear that only legislation passed by Congress can give Dreamers the chance they deserve to earn their way to American citizenship,” Durbin said. “In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 200,000 DACA recipients are ‘essential critical infrastructure workers.’ Among these essential workers are 41,700 DACA recipients in the health care industry. It would be an American tragedy to deport these brave and talented essential workers in the midst of this pandemic. I first introduced the Dream Act 20 years ago, and I’ll continue fighting until it becomes the law of the land. This is a matter of simple American fairness and justice. I thank Senator Graham for partnering with me again in this important bipartisan effort.”

“For years, I have supported a solution for the Dream Act population who were brought to the United States by their parents as minors,” Graham said. “I do not believe this legislation will pass and be signed into law as a stand-alone measure. I believe it will be a starting point for us to find bipartisan breakthroughs providing relief to the Dreamers and also repairing a broken immigration system. I look forward to working with Senator Durbin and others to see if we can find a way forward.”

The Dream Act of 2021 would allow these young people to earn lawful permanent residence and eventually American citizenship if they:

Came to the U.S. as children and are without lawful status;
Graduate from high school or obtain a GED;
Pursue higher education, work lawfully for at least three years, or serve in the military;
Pass security and law enforcement background checks and pay a reasonable application fee;
Demonstrate proficiency in the English language and a knowledge of United States history; and
Have not committed a felony or other serious crimes and do not pose a threat to our country.

Most of the Nepalese TPS holders came here legally but it wont apply since TPS is not included in current version.

This is just starting point. It will lead to a larger bill hopefully with TPS and some essential workers.....



"Graham indicated in a statement Thursday he would like to pass the Dream Act not as a standalone bill, but rather as apart of a comprehensive immigration package."

Mangale, what does your meter show now ?? Hahahaha
I told you .. it’s not an easy task

Mangale Meter still validated: 80% chance of some kind of work permit 95% so...

Current Mangale Meter shows: DACA 100% sure TPS 80% Rest 10% for some kind of Relief (greencard -75% temp. GC 80% or 3 years renewable work permit 95%)

It is really sad. There are more than 130,000 TPS Holders are Serving as Essential workers during this Coronavirus crisis. Almost 20,000 are health care workers.

Agreed. If they skip TPS in this bill, and Dream Act passes, end of the any other immigration legislation. Joe Biden will be regarded as Ronald Reagan, and next year Democrat's need to save their asses in House for Mid term election. They should have included TPS in this bill. Liberians got greencard during Trump era when they sneaked that DED in the budget bill. Not sure why Dick Durbin punted on this one.

I don't see,  why they need to give GC to tps holder. If they want to continue wining election, then dealing with dreamers only in limited fashion is best way to go. Mass immigration bill = Democrats out of house in mid term .

Let’s be positive . Aiele nai hunna banna mildaina. This is just a casting . Eventually they will approve this bill.

The hope for this bill has declined a little but hopeful that there is a hope

Aarko maha torpey ho yo sanakllal bhannay pani .abu aaass matra garera basnu

Maybe this is good news for some

https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/van-hollen-cardin-schumer-and-over-20-senate-democrats-reintroduce-the-secure-act-for-tps-recipients

Pandeyji. Thankyou .The hope is Still alive
ButterBro mind your own business.