We need this dream act to pass and become law, many students that had no choice in their arrival to this country have to do without opportunity. They have become a part of the American society and care more for this country than the one they were brought out of as a child. In most cases America is their country, to send them back to a unknown country they know little about is a tragedy. Especially because they are American as any natural citizen, except they have more adversity and hardship on their plate. Please pass this law!!

From the statistics, it seems that not many people are going to be affected by this bill. Yet the people that do meet the requirements, would be a definite improvement to the country overall. With such high drop out rates, and so much youth criminal activities, it can be very easy to give into that, especially knowing that there isn't anything concrete, and there hasn't been anything for a while.

This bill would ensure that a good amount of people that can contribute to the country and be considered as 'home grown' to have the opportunity to shine. Many students have to contemplate going back to their original countries, whom most of them don't even know, because there are lack of options here. That has to change. We are not criminals. We just want to belong.

The wait has been long, life keeps passing us by and the opportunities to better ourselves are unreachable. Some of us are educated with nowhere to practice our skills legally and others are working hard to obtain that degree that says they are educated and ready to live the american dream but where is the help from our leaders where???? For years there's been all talk but now action. Lets be proactive and actually practice what we preach!!! We need the DREAM ACT to be Passed now!!!

I highly believe that education should be availble for all people This is truly an amazing act that shall allow more students to have an opportunity for success. Thank you.

It goes against everything the United States stands for to send these hardworking immigrants back to their country of origin. They were raised here and America is the only home they know. It was not their choice to come here, but they should have the choice to stay and remain in the land comprised of immigrants to continue making a positive contribution to this needing society. America was built by people like them. Let them stay and prove their worth!

Please pass the Dream Act. We NEED it!

It is extremely unfair and injust that so many people with education cannot work in this country. They have worked so hard for so many years and so much dedication to their studies. Not to mention the sacrifices that there parents have made leaving their countries, their families and the life they once new that felt safe to them. Now they are here, where they feel like they don't belong, they are not accepted and faces challenges everyday. This demoralizing of people needs to STOP NOW.

I was brought here by my parents when I was 13 years old. I am now 33 and even thought the road has been tough, I managed to graduate from college with a B. S. in Computer Science. I have a great paying job but I still live in fear that my employer will find out about my status and fire me. It happened to me once already and I cannot express enough how frustrating it is to be viewed as a some kind of criminal. What choices have I had? I may not have legal status but I do consider myself an American and I love this country, I grew up here. I think most of us Dreamers feel the same way.

The Dream Act is the best thing that congress could pass this year to correct this huge problem. We're not looking for a hand-out, we just want a fair chance.

If a young person is willing to put in the extra effort and actually make something out of their life, I am for it 100%. There are too many young kids in today's world who could care less.

Let's keep this rolling and going!

I think some states are crazy about the way things are. These people on the whole would make great Americans. They already love this country. I say come on in and welcome

I hate the new victims I do not think the
Mexican people are any worst then we are
as a people I feel any group of people no
matter where they come from are just like the rest of us good bad and indifferent.

I am worried about any State that think because they are lilly white and were born here forget how they ended up here in the first place. In such case I think the Native American should have show me your papers. You be born back in the old countries and there never would be a American country we still be colonies of the powers to be in Europe.

Good luck to you people I welcome you with open arms.. I do not even want to see your papers. Pat.

yous dont need a green card the gringos are easy to trick just find one your hight and get toknow them find out all there info ss#best to break into there house and steel all the papers my friend even killed one and hide the body and still drives the dudes car you dont have to stand around dreaming for an act act yourself do for you self god helps thoes who help themseelfs peace out

I have been living in this country for years and i am much of an american as natural born citizens so i think the dream act should be passed because we had no say in whether we wanted to break the laws or not it just happened so i do NOT think we should be punished for just wanting to do something good in the world do you?? so please pass the dream act and save many futures

Desi Villobos has been a friend of our family for many years, was married to our cousin and had two childeren. Graduatyed from Lynden washington high school attended two yrs of college and has had a job n supported his two babies and his wife. He worked for 6 yrs @ the same job and 3 yrs @ another job before he was deported. He was trying to cross the border to come home to his kids one of them a 3 month old babie that he has never seen. He is serving 30 days in Florence Arizona. Any help at all would be so greatly appreciated. We are not saying just let anyone come here but dont punish the babies, none of this was their chioce. they didnt ask to be born but I think they should have their Father.

Hey my name is Paul and I am speaking for two little babies n their Dad (Desi villobos) that is currently detained in florence, Arizona for crossing to get back to his babies. He lived here since he was 14, and all the crudentials of the Dream act. He needs to get back here to take care of his two little amazing babies, one of them just born here in the us. They need to be with their Dad. Look what he did trying to get to his babies. He risked his life to get to his babies, isnt that enough? nope its not cause he got caught and we dont know what to do to get him back here. he is currently being detained for 30 days but we would be greatly appreciative of any help or info available. Thanks so much

I've been going to school my whole life in the United States. I will be entering my senior year of high school in September 2010. I need this Dream Act to pass so I can go to college, get my papers and apply for financial aid. Please pass this act. I'm in desperate need of it.

Hello I am concerned for two little babies here in the US carlos(1 1/2yrs old) and Jose(3 months old still hasnt met his Daddy)n Their Dad has been deported to mexico and has recently been caught after crossing the border and is now in immigration in florence Arizona. Desi Villobos was brought here when he was barely 14 and graduated here from high scholl and I think went to collage for 2 yrs and is legally married here to the babies mom. Desi needs to get back here to be with his babies but we dont know what to do. We love these babies w/ all our hearts but kno that the babies need thieir dad more than any thing. please help.
thanks so much for your time cincerely Lilly newell and family of Desi n the babies

Hello My sister told me of a Desi villobos and his amazing babies. Desi was brought here to the us when he was 15 and gaduated school here n is legally married but was recently deported and now in immigration in Florence, Arizona as he got caught trying to get back to his babies. Please if there is any thing you could do to help us, it would be greatly appreciated.

Hello my name is Tasha Senter and I am concerned about a Desi villaobos that is currently detained in Arizona. He was brought here when he was 15, graduated high school, never commited a crime, is legally married and has two babies Carlos(1 1/2 yrs) and Jose (3 months old). He recently was caught running back here to be with his babies that mean the world to me and I just dont know what to do. He needs to be here to take care of his babies. Please if there is any thing you could do or any info it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your time- I am the neighbor of his Grandma

Hello my name is Linda Duncan and I am concerned about a Desi Villaobos and his two american babies. Desi was born in Mexico graduated high school and is a law abiding citizen thats legally married here in the US but has been deported but now is in custody of immigration in Arizona. Any help would be so greatly appreciated to get this man home to care for his two babies carlos (age 1 1/2) Jose(3months). Please call if there is any info or any thing to help us w/ information to keep him here in the US. I am the Grandma of his wife and have been trying to take care of them but I am elderly and not able to do so, as I wish I could. Thanks so much

Time to act. These children came to this country with parents, not by thei choice. They have no country to "go home to". They are home.

We Can Do It !

As a citizen spouse, I fully support the DREAM Act. The United States has invested time and money into the K-12 system for our children-both native born and non-native born. Let us retain our investment for our future. Please stop the brain drain in our society through cessation of deportations of students and their families. Please support this bill to utilize our home grown talent to achieve success as a part of our great nation!

We need to help our children to finish their education please.

I know a young woman who was brought to this country at 4 years old. She has gone through our school system and is an outstanding human being. she is now 23 years old and would like to join the air force but she cant because she does not have green card

The dream act should get past because it would open so many doors for alot of students ! that want a better life then their parents had and want to help out there families

I have been waiting for something like this for years. I pray that this passes so I can finally begin to live!

Let our dreams come true.....

never give up! keep moving forward!

in good faith it will be..no chilrens / students behind...you guyz are the future!!!

I'm in college and have lived in houston, tx since I was 7 years old and just recently moved to dallas because is so hard for me to find a job and having a job is my only way to pay for school. I have no kids and I live on my own, I just turned 21 and life is very very hard when I can't even a job. I don't want anything for free no food stamps, nor money for school, the only thing I want is to be able to work like a regular person my age, and finish a career.

Aa a highschool teacher at a school with large hispanic population . I think this is a great idea. I am sadened every year seeing wonderful students graduate but, because they are illegal their bright futures are less bright. I was once illegal I know what if is like to live in fear. These students will only make our country better. They deserve a chance.

I pray that you will see us as what we are: young men and women striving to make a future for ourselves in only country we call home. If your children or grandchildren were unfairly being hindered from reaching their goals, wouldn't you help? Of course you would!
All I'm asking is that you realize that just like your children attended Elementry School, so did we. Just as they went to Middle School and participated in the talent show, so did we. Just as they experienced their first day in highschool, so did we.
It's time for compassion, time for us to be seen as more than illegal immigrants. and instead to be seen as a part of all those classes that have graduated highschool, be it the most recent 2010, 2009, or even the as in my case 1999.
For ten years I have waited and prayed for this Dream Act. In these ten years I've achieved an B.A degree due to financial restraints that made it too difficult to continue towards my B.S.
As the adult I am today, I can honestly say I am grateful to God for being brought here when I was only 5 years old. I can also tell you how difficult it has been to have dreams that I have not been able to achieve, because I was simply not given a chance.
So please, I beg you, not just for me but also on behalf of all these young women and men, please give us a chance. Please pass the DREAM ACT now.

Best Regards,
Carolina Patricia Bohorquez

Make our dream a reality!!!!!

I pray this passes!!!

please pass the dream act, give all of us a chance in this great country. the individuals that qualify for this latest dream act proposal, have spent the majority of their lives in this country, and only have the best interest for it.

I know people who don't have their residential status, who graduated from high school, who graduated with honors, and top of the class, I think those students should have the right to continue their education and accomplish their American Dream.

I think that it's time for us to have a chance and prove that we didn't waste our time.

Please pass the DREAM ACT!!!!there are soo many of us that want to succed in life and get an education pass high school. I believe we deserve an education:)

President Obama, please pass the Dream ACT!
my dream and future is all up to you.

10 years ago, this would have been me, fearing deportation. I stand in solidarity with all of you as humans that deserve to have a healthy and safe future and an education. Borders have no meaning, sending love and hope in your struggle.

The DREAM act would end with all my worries and allow me to become a doctor to serve my community

The courage of these students is inspiring.

This would honestly be a DREAM come true For my boyfriend....I hate to see such a focused and intelligent person not be able to do anything with their talent =(

I want to join the Navy and later serve in the National Guard, but the lack of a silly little number is whats preventing me from serving my country.

We need to be strong!! i know we can do it!

Si se puede!!!!

I think this is a good step in the right direction toward immigration reform. I hope that this passes soon.

we should all be given a chance for the American dream
and take advantage of what many take for granted
AN EDUCATION!

There is NOTHING my heart burns for more than to enter a four year university here in the United States where I've lived for most of my life and make something of myself. Excluding my father, my family's application for permanent residency has already been denied twice, our savings have been completely depleted, and we have been waiting for more than 10 years for an answer. I will graduate from high school in about a year. If Congress fails to act quickly on this matter, my family's suffering, strenuous hard work, hopes, and dreams will be of no use. I sympathize SO much with everyone else going through similar or even tougher situations. This country's future is in the hands of the youth, but our future is ultimately in the hands of our legislators.