As we previously documented, over 250,000 legal immigrant children—many of whom are American Indian—run the prospect of being deported once they reach the age of 21. These kids, dubbed "Documented Dreamers," entered the country with their parents using short-term labor permits. They lose their status as dependents when they reach 21 and, if they haven't gotten their green cards yet, they could have to leave.
 
More than 1.2 million indians and their families are awaiting green card applications at this time. A kid is defined by law as an unmarried person under the age of twenty-one. They are no longer regarded as children after they turn 21 and may experience delays or lose their eligibility for a green card. Recorded A petition has been established by Dreamers requesting that President Biden take action for their behalf.
 
They are currently linked to their parents' H1B work visas and are on H4 visas. The "aging out" regulation, which states that people lose their legal status when they reach 21 and find it difficult to work or qualify for financial aid for college without a Social Security Number (SSN), is a significant problem. They run the danger of deportation if they are unable to get another kind of visa, such as a work or student visa.
 
In order to enable them to work and receive benefits, the petition requests an executive order granting them Employment Authorization Documents (EADs). They also want the "aging out" regulation to be temporarily suspended. A significant number of H1B visa holders are indian citizens, who are disproportionately impacted by the backlog of green cards. Many of the 1.2 million indians who are waiting for green cards may never receive them because of yearly caps and other limitations. According to the petition, the American economy will suffer a great deal if these young individuals, many of whom are pursuing STEM degrees, leave.
 
 
 
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G GOWTHAM

09/09/2024 10:15 AM