The DREAM Act

The DREAM Act: Important Immigration Legislation



The idea behind the Development, Relief and Education of Alien Minors Act, also known as the DREAM Act, is to provide these young men and women, who meet certain requirements, the opportunity to obtain conditional permanent residency.




What are the specific eligibility requirements to qualify for the DREAM Act?


* The individual entered the United States before the age of 16


* The individual must have lived in the United States for at least five (5) consecutive years prior to enactment of the DREAM Act


* The individual must have graduated from high school in the United States, or
have obtained a GED, or have been accepted into an institution of higher
education, such as a college or university


* The individual must be between 12 and 35 years of age when they apply for conditional permanent residency


* The individual must be someone who has good moral character