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Wednesday was the day DREAMers have been waiting for. Forms went online that allow young immigrants (“childhood arrivals”) to apply for two years of “deferred action,” i.e. deferred deportation. While not a road to citizenship, it is a big step in immigrants rights, one made by an executive order from President Obama back in June.  Are you a DREAMer who is in the process of applying for deferred action? We want to hear from you! Email us at sam.schlinkert@newsweekdailybeast.com  Photo: Gregory Bull / AP Photo

Wednesday was the day DREAMers have been waiting for. Forms went online that allow young immigrants (“childhood arrivals”) to apply for two years of “deferred action,” i.e. deferred deportation. While not a road to citizenship, it is a big step in immigrants rights, one made by an executive order from President Obama back in June. 

Are you a DREAMer who is in the process of applying for deferred action? We want to hear from you! Email us at sam.schlinkert@newsweekdailybeast.com 

Photo: Gregory Bull / AP Photo

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