On November 20, 2014, in front of millions of television viewers
Obama announced the changes to the immigration system through an executive
action. This act stipulated that parents of citizen children will be able to
finally remain in the U.S. for a determined amount of time legally, DACA
(Differed Action for Childhood Arrival) students will be given more aid and
support when studying careers in the STEM fields, and a higher priority will be
placed on reinforcing borders than deporting immigrants.
Not only will it
give students the confidence to apply to out of state schools, but most DACA
students will find more motivation in becoming engaged in the science,
engineering, technology, and mathematics fields. “Many students are afraid to
apply to out of state schools, because they feel the need to monetarily support
their parents. Hence, they are constrained to work,” Bry Smith, Counselor from
College Corps said.
Despite some students not benefiting from the
executive order such as Katherine Pena, senior in the Business, Leadership, and
Innovation small school who can neither become a DACA student nor can her
parents qualify for this action; she still does not lose hope. “I have faith
that one day Obama will a comprehensive reform to all students,” Pena said.
Nevertheless, some of the students’ parents will be able to reap benefits. “I am so excited for my mother, we have both have been waiting a long time for this moment,” Danny Carranza, freshman from the Tech & Media Magnet said. Thus, many students such as Carranza will have less fear in
endeavor into new experiences outside of California.
Nevertheless, some of the students’ parents will be able to reap benefits. “I am so excited for my mother, we have both have been waiting a long time for this moment,” Danny Carranza, freshman from the Tech & Media Magnet said. Thus, many students such as Carranza will have less fear in
endeavor into new experiences outside of California.
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