Tag: Immigration

  • Half of Eligible California Immigrants Apply for ‘Dreamers’ Program

    Two years ago, federal authorities started accepting applications for deportation relief for immigrants who came to the U.S. illegally as children. KPBS reporter Jill Replogle looks at the results of that program for young San Diegans. | Video Credit: KPBS By Jill Replogle Two years ago on Aug. 15, federal authorities started accepting applications for…

  • Young Undocumented Immigrants Begin Renewing Deferred Action Permits

    By Marissa Cabrera Tom Fudge and Amita Sharma Listen to the full KPBS Midday Edition interview here. The renewal process for young undocumented immigrants who received temporary legal status under President Obama’s Deferred Action Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program in 2012 is now underway. Last week, the Department of Homeland Security announced the renewal process for…

  • Survey Finds ‘Dreamers’ Politically Engaged, Benefitting From Legal Status

    By Jill Replogle Young immigrants who have been granted temporary legal status under an Obama administration program are getting their first jobs, first cars and first credit cards, according to a nationwide survey of undocumented youth, often referred to as “dreamers.” Results of the survey also suggest that most young immigrants living in the U.S.…

  • Immigrant Advocates See Health Care, Professional Licenses as Next Battle

    By Jill Replogle Thanks to legislative victories in 2013, undocumented immigrants living in California can now practice law and will soon be able to get drivers licenses. Now, immigrant advocates hope to take advantage of Sacramento’s pro-immigrant climate to expand on those victories. Health care is first on the legislative wish list. Immigrant advocacy groups…

  • Students Receive First Dream Act CalGrant Awards

    Javier Silva Ayala, 19, on his way to lunch after a morning class at San Diego State University, Dec. 4, 2013. Silva Ayala is one of 7,469 California college students who immigrated to the country illegally and now receive state-funded financial aid. | Photo Credit: Guillermo Sevilla, KPBS By Kyla Calvert Haga clic aquí para…