One of my best friends from high school is a British citizen who moved to my hometown when he was four months old. We are both alpine ski racers and because of this we spent a ton of time together during the winter and our families got really close. I consider his father to be my second Dad. We're both sophomores at CU Boulder now, and I've just learned that in two years he'll have to go back to the UK and divide his family in half. (His mom would go back with him.) It's bad that he won't ever get his bachelor's degree this way, but it's even worse that it would rip his family in two. I would miss Mark and Alison like crazy. Something has to be done about this!

Go for it.

go dream act!! lets make our dreams come true!!

My girlfriend, today called me and was crying because of the fact her case has been denied, to stay in the United States. She has been living here for 14 years and because of her and her organization the CUNY budget wasn't cut. A person like this is being sent back to her home country where she has no family, and no one to go to. This isn't fair, if America is for the people, now the people call out to America, help those in need. I wish I can directly speak to Obama about this, and have him realize that potential is being thrown out. If we want this country to grow, then we have to keep the people (students) to continue. They can all be doctors, lawyers, etc., to help the country, and that looks better for the country. If America is really what it portrays itself to be, please pass the ACT

I support the Dream Act. I have so many over achieving friends that graduated from high school and don't get to go to their dream schools after high school. They should have the right to continue their studies, some were brought here involuntarily. They know no other country than the U.S and why should they be deported.

Hi everyone I hope in God that the Dream Act will come true because that will be a huge dream for all of us and also we will be able to finished our education and have a sucessfull future like every single US citizen. Personally I prayed every single day for the Dream Act I have faith they will aproved it.

My husband and I have known the Dennis family, Alison, Martin, Matthew and Mark for many years. During this time we have observed the children grow and mature into fine young men. They have excelled in school and the eldest, Mark, is now a fine student at CU, Boulder. Matthew is a high achieving student at the Steamboat Springs High School. Martin and Alison are extremely hard working and own their own business. During these hard economic times they have been creative in keeping their employees working. At some times sacrificing their personal lives to make sure their employees stay employed. Their first concern and commitment as a family is for their children. I have seen them frequently and know that the boys (now young men) are flourishing under their parentage. I believe that forcing this family to separate would be an extreme hardship. I support the DREAM ACT. Do not allow this legislation destroy honest law abiding families.

I support the dream act. I'm from the Boys and Girls Club of Palm Springs and i would like to know how we can get involed in our community.

I, personaly believe that this law should be passed in order for young adults to go to college. People came to America for a change, it is not the childrens falt that their their parents brought them here illegally. They, too are people with dreams and hopes and just because of some papers they will not be able to succeed. Think of all the people that will not become the next one to find a cure for a disease or make a difference. Please pass the act.

i support the dream acts. can you tell me how i can get involved in my community.

This is justice for dreamers that are held behind by paperwork that is irrelavant to their passions and potential. Dream on and live to fullest potential that dreams produces.

How is it possible that we can be punishing so many exemplary young adults and their families whose parents are here legally and have given so much to their communities? It blows my mind that this problem exists and I am glad to have beem made aware of it so that I can voice my dissent for the current situation and encourage my support of the Dream Act!!!

GO DREAMS!

We have been in the US legally now for almost 20 years on E2 Visas. We moved when our eldest son was 4 months old. He is now in his second year at college, but may have to cut his studies short and return to to his "home country" when he turns 21 years old. He would have to establish "strong ties" with his home country before being able to return on a student's visa to finish his studies. This would be devastating to our family including his younger American brother. Please pass the DREAM Act and keep families together.

I support the Dream Act. I have been a 4.0 student most of my life here in the U.S.A. however, now in College, finished, I am stuck in a no ending situation. I am frustrated for the first time in my life with school. I don't have the desire to continue because I know I can't go on :( PLEASE, PASS THE DREAM ACT FOR ALL THOSE EAGER STUDENTS. Those eager to succeed.

Open opportunities!!!!!!!!!!

Time for common sense and invoke the premise on which this country was built!
Please SUPPORT the DREAM.

I work for a wonderful couple that own a business here in Colorado and have two sons, one was brought here at 4 months of age the other born here. The oldest is now 19 years old and in college, when he turns 21 he will need to return to England and establish strong ties with his home country to satisfy the requirements for the F1 student's visa. As he has lived in America all of his life this would be quite the transition for him as well as his family. It would take a good year for him to find work and experience in England inorder to satisfy this requirement, resulting in one of his parents moving back with him and dividing a family as well as leaving a business short handed here in the US. The Dream Act is important to family's who are here legally paying business and personal taxes, running a respected business in the community and volunteering and helping people in time of need, not to mention employing American Citizens. These children should be able to stay in the country they call their own, I as an American citizen am asking you to please pass this act for those children who by all intent are American, it not only affects their lifes but other families as well. Thank you.

I've been living in the United States for over ten years. I recently got accepted into UCLA and am going there this fall. However, despite my family's eligible income, I didn't get any form of financial aid because we are all living here on an E2 visa. My parents now have to support my two younger brothers in high school AND pay for my college tuition that reaches over 30,000 dollars. Please pass the Dream Act so that many aspiring students like myself will be opened to more opportunities.

I support the Dream Act because it is not only the fair thing to do, the right thing, the American way, but what is best for our country.

I have been in the United States for Twenty years and I'm undocumented. I have bachelors degree in science, but no job due to my status.This act can change my life and many of the youth who are undocumented. I am living in the shadows and it is getting very stressful.

Without this immediate reform all the people who were planning on becoming future students and having a successful career would not have that opportunity due to the act they had no choice when being brought to the uunited states, and due to this, many of them would turn to crime or end up somewhere where they weren't supposed to end up. We need to push forth in this act to help better the USA because he knows all the bright students that could have become part of a new successful country in which they weren't able to do since they were brought into this land of promise at such a young age.

i am a dreamer.i came to thee united states as a 2 month old baby. i could not make decision for my self i thought obama would help i am 18 still in school i am a good person and i have a baby on the way how am i supposed to help my child when i cant even work. i am scared. but i will fight for my dreams in hopes to better my child life.

I support the dream act. i wish for the best for the students who are trying to live a normal life as an american. i prey for the familes who have now left with nothing but trying to support their familes.i hope one day we can come together and resolve this finally. students keep trying keep fighting. may god be with you

I support the DREAM act, my future and happiness lies on the line, pass this bill please

Invite folk to contact Sen. Charles Schumer, NY, requesting he support the DREAM ACT S. 729 when he returns to Congress in September. Sen Charles Schumer is one of the key persons and is with holding his support as he wants the whole immigration reform to include this. Sen. Schumer has already taken one step in voting for more border patrol. Now we need to ask him....especially you of NY...to act on the DREAM ACT in the fall session. Please call his offices in NY and request his support for S. 729.

These students will become leaders and productive members of our country. Sen. Schumer and all of us will need the support of these students when the immigration reform bill is being discussed.

I am a dreamer.

I just want my dreams to come true, is that too much to ask?

I support the DREAM act, and I support those that like me, wish to better themselves and exceed in something great and something that they love. I consider the U.S. my home, I've been here since I was eight. I wish to give back to the place that gave me so much hope and joy. I'm not giving up, not on my dreams or the possibilities. Hopefully this DREAM act will pass and give hope so many that are in my situation.

Do not disappoint these youth who have been brought up and educated through high school here and deserve the opportunity to advance to become upstanding American citizens.

I support the DREAM Act whole-heartedly. I love working with children, and I want all their dreams to come through by enactment of this law!

I want to support the DREAM ACT. :)

I am an Independent candidate for California's 47th Congressional District. Th e 47th District Represents the Cities of Anaheim, Santa Ana and Garden Grove. I support the DREAM ACT. I believe that Education is a Universal Right. We need to support everyone who wants to be obtain higher education. As Education is the key to our nations future and prosperity.. We all deserve a fair chance. I am an Immigrant from El Salvador and I know the struggles that we face when brought here as children... Please advise on how we can collaborate to make this DREAM a REALITY. You can reach me at www.ceciforcongress2010.com.
May God Bless Everyone..

I have been here since i was three years old, graduated from my high school ranked 10 in my class, and now attending a community college that accepted me as an undocumented student. i want to pursue bigger and better things in a university and develop skills that will promote this country to better standings. However, i am burdened by my immigration status. This DREAM act will not only alleviate my situation but it will also promote the American job force legally, the true intentions of immigration itself. I did not choose to become illegal, it was just a matter of circumstances under which i cam with my parents to America and now i am facing the consequences. This DREAM act is a god send and hopefully it will pass, giving hope and a future for many in my situation.

These children deserve a fair chance. Many have been here since they were babies and had no choice and are waiting. I know someone personally who has filed with the government to get their legal papers well over 10 years ago and is still waiting. Why so long? They came as a child, no choice, know nothing else and have nowhere to return. This law will help many who have no record and are upright citizens to have a life like we do. They deser4ve it! I pray you will have a heart and pass this for these children without making them wait any longer.

In the nation of opportunity, why place unnecessary blocks on those who just wish to have a chance at a good life. Why send them back to place that is foreign when they have all their future ahead of them. I wish this Dream Act will me more than a Dream.

Please help these people out. They are just normal people with dreams, and it's not their fault they were brought here

Ive lived here since i was three months old always aspiring at a young age to make something out of myself. And now i struggle to find a way to make it. Passing the DREAM act would give me that chance. I support the act 100% and support all the dreamers!

I believe that it is not the fault of the child who was brought here and should not be punished for doing so.

I really hope the dream act gets approved because right now I am a dreamer ,by this dream coming true many pathways would open for me and many other dreamers ,this would mean so much for me and many others

My best friend, that I have been very close with since the first grade, is an illegal immigrant. She has no social security number, so she is not able to take Dual Credit classes this year, our senior year of high school. I couldn't feel worse about it! I do not want her to not be able to attend college after this school year, so I support this Act. In the Bible, God tells us through Leviticus 19:33-34 “When a stranger sojourns with you in your land, you shall not do him wrong. You shall treat the stranger who sojourns with you as the native among you, and you shall love him as yourself, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt: I am the Lord your God." I love that verse.

i am a DREAMer. this act will give me a chance to go to college.

porque quiero una vida mejor y lograr mis ideales en este pais que adopte por como mi segunda patria con orgullo. y deseo contribuir a el para mejorarlo y engrandezerlo

hola me llamo Eduardo carmona soy un estudiante en washingon. ami me gustaria que se aprovara esta ley para yo y como muchos mas inmigrantes tengan la oportunidad de entrat a el colegio. tener una mejor opcion de vida y estudios, yo como muchos no tenemos la oportunidad de entrar a la universidad aqui en estados unidos y por esa misma rason me gustaria que aprovaran la ley para dejar que los estudiantes inmigrantes entren a la universidad.

I have been in this country for 22 years. Being in the united states as a child and growing up in it will make that generation more educated because they had a weakness and was able to circumvent all of their dilemmas. -I support this petition proudly.

This could mean so much to some of our students. It needs to happen!

i hope my signing this will further the dream act's influence and possible enactment.

I believe that its time for us the new generation of Latinos to grow and succeed. God will help us in every way possible for this act to pass. I graduated about two months ago . now i have applied to many colleges but they will not accept me and they will not give me any financial aid help at all. i hope that out voice is heard and its time to raise america to the top and the roll ."UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" again . a country of opportunities. God bless you .

I firmly believe in this. I have friends who are suffering immensely because the DREAM act hasn't been passed yet This year NEEDS to be the year we pass the bill! Come one people, let's do this!

I'm almost a high school graduate and I strongly support the dream act! I want the best education that I can have and by passing the DREAM ACT it will make my life much more happier than ever. We don't to harm anyone but we want to be equal!

Unless we support the educational progress of all young people in the country, we can look forward to continued economic strife. The gap between available jobs and well qualified applicants only widens by the year as some of our brightest and most motivated young people are denied the opportunity to become educationally prepared, contributing citizens. Instead, we have roadblocks that put them between a rock and a hard place: work under the table for pennies or commit crimes in order to scratch out a living. And then we wonder why our jails are filled, our welfare system has become an institution, and our high-paying jobs are going to well-educated folks from overseas.
Please pass the DREAM Act now. The future of our country depends on it.