Lesson 51 of 84 · Immigration
⭐ 30 XPDACA and Dreamers
DACA, or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, is a program that helps certain young immigrants stay in the United States.
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DACA, or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, is a program that helps certain young immigrants stay in the United States. These young people, often called Dreamers, were brought to the country as children and may not have legal status. DACA allows them to work, go to school, and live without fear of being sent away. This program highlights the importance of giving opportunities to those who have grown up in America.
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DACA stands for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals.
Dreamers are immigrants who came to the U.S. as children.
DACA allows Dreamers to work and study in the U.S.
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