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President Obama halts deportation of young immigrants
President Obama enacted a new immigration policy on Friday that will halt the deportation of young immigrants.
The policy applies to people who are 30 or younger, who moved to the country before they turned 16, and lived in the U.S. for at least 5 years.
Eligible immigrants will be given the ability to apply for ,"deferred action" which will allow them to avoid deportation for 2 years.
They can also apply for work permits.
Maria Praeli, a 19 year old, said,"I can finally drive and not have to worry about the police. I can finally have a work permit and not just to make money but to pursue a career."
Watch the President's Speech on Immigration(below):
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The policy applies to people who are 30 or younger, who moved to the country before they turned 16, and lived in the U.S. for at least 5 years.
Eligible immigrants will be given the ability to apply for ,"deferred action" which will allow them to avoid deportation for 2 years.
They can also apply for work permits.
Maria Praeli, a 19 year old, said,"I can finally drive and not have to worry about the police. I can finally have a work permit and not just to make money but to pursue a career."
Watch the President's Speech on Immigration(below):
(Source)
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