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 DREAM Act of 2007 Bill # S.2205     Caroline B. and Caitlin S.      D.R.E.A.M.- Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2007

Sponsors- Richard Durbin (D-IL), Chuck Hagel (R-NE), Patrick Leahy (D-VT), and Richard Lugar (R-IN)

Exact Statement- "A bill to authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain alien students who are long-term United States residents and who entered the United States as children, and for other purposes." Individuals Affected- The United States is offering citizenship to immigrant children after they graduate high school and complete two years of military service or college. The sponsors of this bill feel that it is a way to open a future to talented children whose opportunities have been closed by their parents' poor decision to immigrant into the United States illegally.

Summary- The Dream Act of 2007 authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security to cancel the removal of, and adjust to conditional permanent resident status to an alien who entered the United States before his or her sixteenth birthday, and has been present in the United States for at least five years immediately preceding enactment of this Act, a person of good moral character, not inadmissible or deportable under specified grounds of the Immigration and Nationality Act, and has been admitted to an institution of higher education, or has earned a high school or equivalent diploma. It also authorizes the individuals from the age of 16 and older, that have never been under a final order of exclusion, deportation, or removal and under 30 years old on the date of enactment of this Act. The Act sets forth the conditions for conditional permanent resident status, including termination of status for violation of this Act, removal of conditional status to permanent status, or authorizes an alien who has satisfied the appropriate requirements prior to enactment of this Act to petition the Secretary for conditional permanent resident status. Lastly, this Act provides for exclusive jurisdiction and penalties for false application statements. It also provides for confidentiality, fee prohibitions, higher education assistance, and Government Accountability Office report respecting the number of aliens adjusted under this Act. History- The US has often welcomed many new arrivals. Immigrants have helped build the nations economy and have provided cultural diversity. Many rules have been established to let in and keep immigrants out. These rules establish immigration limits, border security, visa rules, and citizenship requirements. Despite these rules, many come to the US illegally, sneaking over borders, using false documents, or overstaying their visas. After September 11, Congress responded with immigration reforms aimed at preventing terrorism. In 2007, Congress failed to pass new immigration laws. In 2006, The US admitted more than 1 million new immigrants and over 400,000 ILLEGAL immigrants. Some illegal immigrants harms the economy and threatens the American culture and security. These people want stronger boarders, increased penalties, and increased deportations to be put into motion. Others propose that we should expand temporary worker programs. They also propose that the illegal immigrants that are already here should be allowed citizenship. **Bibliography**

"Immigration." __Current Issues__. 32nd. ed. 2008.

"CongressLink." The Dirken Congressional Center. 2006. the Robert H. and Corrine W. Michel Congressional Education Fund. 6 Dec. 2008 .

"Pass the Dream Act." New York Times. 20 Sept. 2007. 7 Dec. 2008 .

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