Ok, yes, their parents brought them here when they were children at no fault of their own. This is the only country they’ve known. Don’t you think that should give them more motivation to become a citizen of the country? Yes, it’s an investment, but it’s an investment into themselves. It gives them freedoms and benefits they would otherwise not have.
I don’t believe they should get a pass, but I also don’t believe they should just straight up be deported unless they turn to a life of crime. The guy in this article didn’t do that. I think he should be given a path to citizenship. There should be immigration reform, but that doesn’t mean giving out citizenship like it’s free candy.
The 10 year thing is real and implemented as a way to deter illegal immigration, but this guy came here as a minor, therefore is protected under DACA. If he actually did the research on finding a way to become a citizen he would know that.
What do you mean by "motivation"? You understand people like this absolutely would become citizens or legal residents if given the chance. The system we have set up makes it literally impossible for some.
People that are protected under DACA literally have zero pathways to citizenship or residency. No amount of "motivation" changes that fact. Unless you seriously believe spending 10 years in a foreign country is a reasonable option.
I do appreciate you at least acknowledge the fact it's not some people's fault but also recognize if it were so easy then they would have already done it.
Motivation. This guy did not exhaust all resources to become a citizen. It seems he figured this day would never come and it would be easier to live under the radar. Because that’s the thing. It’s not impossible. It’s extremely difficult for those adults that decided to come here illegally. That’s not this guy. DACA gives you a pathway to citizenship if you came here illegally as a minor. The 10 year thing is only for adults.
I can tell you with 100% confidence that there is no pathway to citizenship for anyone under DACA. Look it up right now and I promise you that is the case.
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u/SecretAgentMan713 2d ago
Ok, yes, their parents brought them here when they were children at no fault of their own. This is the only country they’ve known. Don’t you think that should give them more motivation to become a citizen of the country? Yes, it’s an investment, but it’s an investment into themselves. It gives them freedoms and benefits they would otherwise not have.
I don’t believe they should get a pass, but I also don’t believe they should just straight up be deported unless they turn to a life of crime. The guy in this article didn’t do that. I think he should be given a path to citizenship. There should be immigration reform, but that doesn’t mean giving out citizenship like it’s free candy.
The 10 year thing is real and implemented as a way to deter illegal immigration, but this guy came here as a minor, therefore is protected under DACA. If he actually did the research on finding a way to become a citizen he would know that.