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It is a tremendous honor to be one of Teen Vogue’s 21 under 21 for 2021, and an even greater honor to be recognized among the other amazing young people who have done groundbreaking work in their respective fields.🤍
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STOP comparing Iowa colleges!
Grinnell is INCOMPARABLE
UI is STELLAR
UNI is FUN
Drake is BEAUTIFUL
Iowa State
Luther is INCREDIBLE
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This should not be the norm. My grandfather passed away 5 months ago. My father couldn’t be there during his hospitalization and funeral due to lack of visa appointments and travel ban at the time.
@SpeakSamuel
, thank you for highlighting this important issue.(1/3)
Thousands of visa holders in the US can't visit their families because they can't get an appointment to re-submit their documents for visa revalidation. Here's how things are going.
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Kartik and I have been friends since our freshman year at the University of Iowa. Because of processing delays
@USCIS
, he is forced to leave his parents, his friends, and the rest of his loved ones in the United States and also abandon his final semester. This is not fair. (1/3)
Story of an Iowa student who will be forced to self-deport due to systematic failure of our
#immigration
system, including the
#gcbacklog
, lack of age-out protections for Documented Dreamers, and the processing delays for change of status to become an international student.
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Yup, that's him!
@TheDipPatel
is THE reason why our movement has gotten this far. He, and the rest of
@ImproveTheDream
, have been working tirelessly to make sure Documented Dreamers get the protection they need. I am proud to know Dip as a kind friend and an inspiring leader.
THIS is what smart, diligent immigration advocacy looks like:
@TheDipPatel
of
@ImproveTheDream
staking out the House alone at 10pm on a Tuesday, pitching his amendment to everyone relevant.
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Thank you,
@DevinDwyer
, for covering our stories on behalf of
@ABCNewsLive
. It truly was a wonderful opportunity to speak with you!
#ImproveTheDream
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The EAGLE Act will certainly result in fewer children aging out of the system in the future. While it does not end aging out nor does it protect those who have already turned 21, it will help immigrant families stay together and continue contributing to our nation.
Our statement for the record in support of
@HouseJudiciary
markup of EAGLE Act:
While it falls short in permanently ending aging out (no immediate protections/excludes aged-out children), removing per-country caps make our immigration system more fair.
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I'm so proud to have joined
@ImproveTheDream
on our first national conference with more than 40 young immigrants. We met with senior officials in the White House and held a press event with members of Congress to help raise awareness for our cause. (1/2)
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We strongly urge the administration to take action to protect 250K+ American-raised and educated young adults from having to leave the country. These proposed regulations help rectify parts of our archaic legal immigration system. We need change now.
@DHSgov
@WhiteHouse
@USCIS
We appreciate
@SenAlexPadilla
,
@RepDeborahRoss
, and
@RepMMM
leading dozens of bipartisan members of Congress on a letter to the administration asking for urgent action to protect children of long term visa holders and individuals with approved petitions.
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It was a pleasure to meet you and we are grateful for the work you do!
Spotted on Capitol Hill: Organizers with
@ImproveTheDream
in town to meet with lawmakers about green card reform.
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Thank you,
@SenJoniErnst
, for supporting our bipartisan efforts to end aging out. I hope your support and the voices of the many Iowans impacted will get us across the finish line to
#ImproveTheDream
.
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"Legal immigration is less like waiting in line and more like winning the lottery," writes
@David_J_Bier
. "It happens, but it is so rare that it is irrational to expect it in any individual case."
A must-read article by
@Fiona_Harrigan
.
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The new solution by
@SenThomTillis
and
@SenatorSinema
will have compromises from both sides. However, let's not forget about the 250K Documented Dreamers who were left out of the DACA program and are forced to leave the US at age 21. These children need protection too.
Big news:
Sen. Thom Tillis and Kyrsten Sinema have reached a deal on a framework of immigration reforms:
*Protections for 2 million Dreamers
*New resources to speed processing asylum seekers
*Fast removal of migrants who don't qualify
More details here:
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It was an honor to speak to Senator
@ChuckGrassley
about my story and our issue. Thank you for your time, Senator!
We appreciate Senator
@ChuckGrassley
meeting with us. Thank you for taking the time to listen to our stories!
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“Brought legally to the United States as children, many are scrambling to find ways to stay in the country they love. Some are forced to leave the US when they run out of options.” This needs to be fixed.
@SenateDems
@SenateGOP
On the day they turn 21, thousands of young immigrants will no longer be protected by the work visas that allowed their parents to come to the United States. After living in the US almost all their lives, they could be deported.
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Dr. Pranav Singh, a pulmonologist who resided in rural Iowa, self-deported after calling America his home for 15 years due to the green card backlog. Our archaic immigration laws make us uncompetitive. We do need immigration reform to strengthen our healthcare workforce.
Iowa is in desperate need of more OBGYNs and physicians, but our current laws make us uncompetitive.
To increase our health care workforce and ensure access to quality care statewide, we need reform NOW!
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We request
@SenateDems
and
@JudiciaryDems
to keep documented populations in the reconciliation bill, as per
@HouseJudiciary
. It would make more sense to include all immigrant populations in these provisions.
#ImproveTheDream
After decades of inaction, the immigration provisions included in
@POTUS
’
#BuildBackBetter
framework will provide a vital investment in human infrastructure that reflects our commitment to a stronger U.S. economy and a vibrant future for all Americans.
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Congressman, please stop spreading mis/disinformation for political gain.
As others have already stated, this is NOT amnesty. Amnesty cannot be granted to those who have never broken the law. I would highly encourage you to read the bill text. We are open to dialogue with you.
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Thank you,
@RepMMM
, for being a champion of documented immigrants and thank you for introducing America’s CHILDREN Act with
@RepDeborahRoss
. This act is now supported by majority of Iowa lawmakers, including
@SenJoniErnst
,
@RepAshleyHinson
and
@RepCindyAxne
. Proud to be an Iowan!
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America is at risk of losing 10,000 American-raised and educated individuals every year, nearly 90% of which are STEM graduates. This needs to be fixed, so we can
#improvethedream
for all.
VIDEO | Members of Improve The Dream - a youth-led organisation in the United States - talk about the issue of self-deportation of people from the US.
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"I am not being extreme when I say it's 25 years for a path to citizenship for a legal immigrant following all the rules and contributing a high amount of tax dollars," said
@ChaudharyLawUSA
, Minneapolis immigration attorney. Insightful article by
@Mrao_Strib
.
We. Need. Change.
“He grew up legally in Minnesota, but immigration law gap may force Chanhassen student to one day leave the only place he knows as home.”
@StarTribune
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Just another day of randomly lobbying and saving Senators from reporters. Thank you for speaking with us and for the picture!
@Sen_JoeManchin
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Thank you for meeting with us today. Hope there’ll be a bipartisan solution for Documented Dreamers soon. Go Hawks!
#ImproveTheDream
Mtg w Iowans from Improve the Dream about immigration reform
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Thank you,
@NeilMakhija
and
@IA_Impact
, for having us at the WH today! Many members of
@ImproveTheDream
were able to discuss immigration policy changes with
@AmbassadorRice
and meet
@VP
. Let’s protect Documented Dreamers from aging out and
#ImproveTheDream
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We urge
@SecMayorkas
@USCIS
to create a policy to lock the age at the AOS filing date or at the submission of I-140. The current interpretation of CSPA prevents thousands of children from receiving permanent residency that they have waited so long to obtain.
#ImproveTheDream
"A major breakdown of the immigration system is the failure to consider the fate of children of long-term visa holders. There are 250,000 children at risk of aging out."
Thank you
@SenAlexPadilla
and Senator
@RandPaul
for being champions of the bipartisan America's Children Act!
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Honored to be selected for the Design of Medical Devices Conference in the biomedical engineering hub, Minneapolis! Our proposed device is aimed at assisting in laryngeal cleft repair surgery in infants.
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This is heartbreaking. Roshan was able to join us on the last day of our advocacy trip to DC, but self-deported the following day.
To help our cause, please visit .
Roshan was forced to self-deport from the United States the day after this was filmed, despite having grown up here with a lawful status.
He works for a semiconductor company, which will now employ him in another country.
The US lost a taxpayer, he lost his family and his home.
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Honored to have had the opportunity to speak with students at Harvard Law School, shedding light on the lives and challenges faced by children of long-term visa holders and the advocacy work by
@ImproveTheDream
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.
@TheDipPatel
and I were honored to address many leaders at
@IA_Impact
's Diwali event in D.C. a few weeks ago. Please watch our speech about the issue of Documented Dreamers below.
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10,000 individuals age out of the system annually. The administration should take action to protect these young adults, keeping them with their families and allowing them to make meaningful contributions to our society. It is absolutely essential to treat this issue with urgency.
We appreciate
@RepJayapal
leading a bipartisan group urging
@DHSgov
and
@USCIS
for immediate publication of the proposed AOS regulation, which includes compelling circumstances EAD for some children of long term visa holders who age out.
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Really powerful testimony by Athulya at the Senate hearing today! Another step forward to
#improvethedream
. Passing America’s CHILDREN Act now will save an entire generation of Documented Dreamers from separating from their families and help them realize their American Dream.
“I learned very young that every aspect of my life would be controlled by my status.” - Athulya Rajakumar (1/3)
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Thank you so much for taking the time to speak with us and listening to our voices. You and your dedicated staff have given us hope for the issue of utmost importance to us and thousands of other Documented Dreamers.
Great to meet with documented dreamers from
@ImproveTheDream
and
@uiowa
student
@pareenmhatre
!
#IA02
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This is surreal! Just received another notice from
@USCIS
for a biometric scheduled on 06/07, this time for B2 bridge application. Did biometric for F1 on 04/09. Fun fact: this will be my third biometric in 1.5 years, the first one was for H4 in 12/2019.
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“Your 21st birthday is supposed to be a happy occasion. But right now, hundreds of thousands of people who grew up in the United States are dreading it. Unless Congress acts, the lives they've built here will remain in jeopardy.” -
@Fiona_Harrigan
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The administration has disappointed us again with no solution for Documented Dreamers. Just using our advocacy efforts as citations, without any concrete action is simply meaningless.
Just to be clear, this is a step in the right direction to fortify DACA, but not enough.
The final rule included many comments citing the unjust exclusion of Documented Dreamers, who have no work authorization and face self-deportation at 21.
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Hitting a milestone like turning 21 or graduating is an important event in anyone’s life, and yet, for Documented Dreamers like Animesh, it can cause distress and anxiety.
#ImproveTheDream
“The U.S. is the country that I’ve known the longest and yet I’m in danger of having to leave.” -Aminesh Namjoshi, Documented Dreamer
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More evidence for how counting derivatives in the cap increases wait for employment-based immigrants from backlogged countries like India.
“Only 46 Percent of Employment‐ Based Green Cards Went to Workers in 2020”
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@POTUS
@SecMayorkas
@VP
Without visa renewals, I would’ve qualified for DACA & wouldn’t have “aged out” of the system. I would’ve been able to get an SSN and a driver’s license without any barriers. Please treat all Dreamers equally and remove the requirement to be undocumented.
Dear
@POTUS
and
@SecMayorkas
:
As
@DHSgov
fortifies DACA through rulemaking this August, the *requirement* to be undocumented must be removed.
This irrational requirement has prevented thousands from qualifying and has subsequently resulted in many unnecessary self-deportations.
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This is an exciting update for so many immigrant families in this country. Please call your members of Congress to support this amendment and protect Documented Dreamers from aging out. Let’s
#ImproveTheDream
together.
@HouseDemocrats
@HouseGOP
GREAT NEWS: My amendment to protect Documented Dreamers just advanced out of
@RulesDemocrats
with the NDAA and now heads to the floor for a vote.
200,000+ young people face the risk of deportation, and this amendment will prevent them from aging out of legal immigration status.
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WE did this! Thank you to all who made calls, and to
@RepMMM
and
@RepDeborahRoss
for their continued support and belief that we CAN get something done by the end of this year. The fight isn’t over yet, let’s keep this energy up for the Senate and
#ImproveTheDream
.
.
@RepDeborahRoss
and
@RepMMM
's bipartisan amendment to protect children of long-term visa holders from aging out has passed as a part of En Bloc 4!
Passage of this makes it clear that keeping American raised talent here is important for our prosperity and national security.
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Now my 82-year-old grandmother has a surgery and there are no visa appointments available. In addition to the mental turmoil that visa holders go through, they should, at the very least, have the opportunity to visit their loved ones. (2/3)
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Really thankful my Congresswoman,
@RepMMM
, for always being a staunch supporter of our cause!
Thousands of legal immigrant children who are raised and educated in America face self-deportation due to loopholes. A bipartisan fix would prevent them from falling through cracks in our system and strengthen national security.
@TheDipPatel
and
@RepMMM
join
@FoxNews
@BretBaier
.
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"Some 90,000 children of people in the backlog will age out—turning 21 years old without the permanent status in the United States that they would have gained if a parent had received a green card[...]".
The system has hurt many families and caused loss of US's competitive edge.
This is a story about my friend Ganti. He has now lived and worked in the United States legally — following all the rules — for 26 years, and still has no assurance he will be permitted to stay. There are many others like him. A 🧵 1/7
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While this is hard for our community, we will get through this and not lose hope. We will continue to fight to improve the dream.
Statement on Congress’s failure to close loophole that forces out American raised children during the 117th Congress:
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Attending the State Arrival Ceremony for the Republic of India at the White House with my parents and members from
@ImproveTheDream
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Truly inspiring to see others share their stories and speak up. The foundation of advocacy is storytelling, and as a result, every story has the ability to effectuate change. Thank you, Bhumika, for telling your story.
"For as long as I can remember, I've had regular nightmares about being sent back to where I would wander the foreign streets and have to adjust to an unfamiliar system. My greatest fear is being forced to return to a place I have never really known." - Bhumika Prem for
@TEDTalks
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Thank you,
@SenJoniErnst
, for co-sponsoring America's Children Act (S. 2753)! As you've said before, "the Iowa way is to find out that there is a problem and acknowledge it, and address it head-on." This will help so many immigrant students that want to contribute in Iowa.
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@rekhabasu
Thank you for writing this piece and for helping me share my story on behalf of
@ImproveTheDream
. We are so grateful for the support we have gotten!
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Thank you,
@SenBooker
, for your support and for helping us to
#ImproveTheDream
!
Last week, 51 members of Congress led a letter to the administration in support of Documented Dreamers. Thank you
@SenBooker
for signing on and supporting us.
#ImproveTheDream
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America’s CHILDREN Act, introduced by true advocates of our cause, has “bipartisan, bicameral support." It is the only bill that both, provides aged out Documented Dreamers with a pathway to citizenship and prevents future ones from aging out. It is time to
#ImproveTheDream
.
200,000 Documented Dreamers live on the brink of deportation & will be forced to self-deport without legislative or regulatory action. This is both a moral failing & an act against our country’s future. We must protect these young Dreamers.
My op-ed ⬇
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One of the coolest moments of my life. I can’t express how much I admire Representatives
@PramilaJayapal
and
@AOC
.
#ImprovetheDream
It was an honor to meet with
@RepJayapal
and
@RepAOC
on the Capitol steps. Thank you for your time and for the picture!
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"I have a plan A, B, C, and D for what happens after my PhD, because I know stability is a privilege that I cannot acquire for a while."
Almost all documented dreamers share this sentiment. It’s not a great place to be in when we don’t know what the future would hold for us.
Life of a Perpetual Foreigner: What is My Identity? Where is My Home?
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More than 200,000 individuals, like Muhil, face a similar fate. Even with proper documentation, the path to staying and contributing to the society we grow up in is an indefinite and unstable one. This CAN be fixed and here is a tangible way to do this:
It frustrates me that Muhil would have better protection if she had lost her status in 2012 (DACA excluded her).
It’s time for USCIS to rectify that and grant compelling circumstance EAD to those who age out + support deferred action on a case by case basis for this population.
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Meet Laurens, a former dependent of a long-term visa holder, who had to self-deport to an unfamiliar land. Raised in the US, he embodies the American dream. He contributed, and he thrived. He belongs here. It's time to bring him back to where he rightfully calls home.
Despite spending two decades living, learning, and working in the US, Laurens was forced to self-deport due to our outdated immigration policy.
His story is all too common.
Watch van Beek testify here:
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It is beyond painful for the thousands of visa holders who only want to see family. Our system needs change. The simple solutions that Sam suggested will alleviate this pain to a great extent. (3/3)
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Humbled and grateful to receive the Distinguished Student Leader Award, and also to be a graduating student at
@UIowaEngr
. Thank you, Sara, for writing this article! Lastly, thank you,
@ImproveTheDream
, for helping me and countless others find their voices.
Recipient of
@uiowa
's 2022 Distinguished Student Leader Award,
@iowabme
senior
@PareenMhatre
has made a lasting impact on our UI engineering community and beyond! Read about her activism work with
@ImproveTheDream
and more in this 2022 graduate spotlight!
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We are truly appreciative of
@RepMMM
for leading this effort. Documented Dreamers ARE Americans in every sense.
#ImproveTheDream
My America's CHILDREN Act would support lifelong Americans like
@uiowa
's
@PareenMhatre
. They grew up here, went to college here, and positively contribute to our communities. I am proud to lead the effort to help these students.
#YearInReview
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Two articles published today continue to highlight the urgency to pass America’s CHILDREN Act and
#improvethedream
.
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Press conference happening at 9:30 AM ET:
Grateful to be here and to be able to advocate with my friends from
@ImproveTheDream
!
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Unfortunately, Documented Dreamers are not in the Senate version of this bill. Please call your Senators to advocate for the inclusion of Documented Dreamers in the Dream Act. Immigration, regardless of status, is crucial for this country.
TPS holders are essential to our communities and deserve a pathway to permanent residence.
The House passed H.R. 6, the Dream and Promise Act, with a bipartisan vote. It is time for the Senate to act and pass this much-needed legislation.
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Despite growing up here like other kids and being documented at all times, self-deportation from the country we've called home and being separated from our families is a real scenario with consequences for our families and the communities that we've grown up in.
#ImproveTheDream
New
@FWDus
post: "Children in green card backlogs face uncertain futures in the U.S."
Hundreds of thousands of children risk aging out of their immigration status and being forced to leave the US. Congress should act to keep these families together.
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This is the photo with Sen.
@ChuckGrassley
that was referred to on
@TheProblem
. Jade, on the far left, was forced to leave a few months ago, separating her from her family. This is unjust, and needs to be and can be fixed.
On this week's podcast, we talk about Documented Dreamers who came to the U.S. with their parents legally as children, but have to self-deport once they turn 21. Follow
@ImproveTheDream
to learn more, and watch the full conversation here
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Children of long-term visa holders, also known as Documented Dreamers like
@nearnotfar_
and I, who entered the country on a dependent visa status (under age 21) are among those affected by the backlog.
How is it possible for someone who grows up in the U.S. with a documented status to not have a clear path to citizenship?
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Thank you for your continued efforts and support for Documented Dreamers,
@BrentRenison
.
@ImproveTheDream
will make every effort that all of them are protected.
Just listened again to NPR's audio clip covering
@PareenMhatre
and her struggles as a
#documenteddreamer
after the judge in our case cited NPR's piece in the recommendation to throw our lawsuit out.
Ouch, and ouch.
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Many of us remember reciting the Pledge of Allegiance in school, watching the fireworks in the sky for every Fourth of July with our families, and singing the national anthem. We have never doubted our love for this country because we consider America home. Happy Fourth of July!
Our families brought us to the United States with the hope that they are able to provide a better life and more opportunities for their children. Even without change that recognizes us as such, we are Americans and this will be our home.
Happy Independence Day!
#Happy4thofJuly
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“I never saw this coming. Why would a country recruit my family, educate and invest in me and my sister, only to make us leave?” -Merry Joseph, 2nd year medical student at the University of Utah
Merry Joseph: “Why would a country recruit my family, educate and invest in me and sister, only to make us leave?"
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Agreed! Since the foundation of this country was built by immigrants for immigrants, America should continue to serve as a beacon of hope for all immigrants. In order for that to happen, current immigration laws need to be changed now.
@SenateDems
@SenateGOP
#ImproveTheDream
Immigration reform is essential, urgent, and popular – and the American workforce needs it.
The Senate Parliamentarian wasn't elected by anyone and shouldn't determine our future. Our Senate colleagues must do everything in their power to deliver a pathway to citizenship.
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If universities in my home state of Iowa can offer in-state tuition to Documented Dreamers, universities in California should be able to do so too. SB 1160 needs to pass soon. Kudos and good luck to Eva Sinha and Sakshi Savale!
#ImproveTheDream
Our California liaison, Eva Sinha, shares her story and explains why she's leading our effort to extend in-state tuition to Documented Dreamers in California.
Currently, undocumented noncitizens qualify due to
#AB540
(CA Dream Act), but it excludes documented noncitizens.
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“The children of employment-based visa holders often have to scramble to find ways to legally remain in the country they call home.”
#ImproveTheDream
The children of immigrants who came to America on temporary work visas often have to scramble to find ways to legally remain in the country they call home.
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"Young people who face aging out want
to stay and contribute to our country,
which we consider our home. While we
have faced numerous obstacles, we also
recognize the tremendous opportunities
the United States has provided us."
-
@TheDipPatel
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This has caused so much unnecessary stress and anxiety for Kartik and his family. He will now have to stall his graduation and possibly his medical school applications. We need immediate relief for Documented Dreamers like Kartik. (3/3)
@HouseDems
@HouseGOP
@SenateDems
@SenateGOP
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“It’s unfair to force us to leave our families, friends, and neighbors. But our self-deportation is also a serious loss to the country that raised and educated us.”
@TheDipPatel
#DocumentedDreamers
#ImproveTheDream
"Without a new policy, America is not only failing us — it's failing itself. All children who grow up in America should have the opportunity to become American." -
@TheDipPatel
#DocumentedDreamers
#ImproveTheDream
#AmericasCHILDRENAct
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So one needs to break the law in order to obtain judicial review? Absolute insanity.
A mockery of justice.
In Nakka v. USCIS, a federal court just said "We recognize that individuals like [plaintiff]—who have not violated any immigration laws—must violate the law to render themselves removable and obtain judicial review.”
One must break the law to be able to
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Thank you, Dip and
@ImproveTheDream
, for leading this effort.
So proud of my friend
@PareenMhatre
for this powerful testimony.
She represented the voices of over 200,000 Documented Dreamers perfectly.
Thank you to
@HouseJudiciary
for giving us this voice.
The time to
#ImproveTheDream
is now!
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Thank you, Chief Tupper at
@MARSHALLTOWNPD
for your unwavering support for all dreamers. We urge the
@SenateDems
and
@SenateGOP
to not exclude Documented Dreamers from the pathway to citizenship.
"Last month, Iowa freshman U.S.
@RepMMM
helped move our country toward one step forward when she introduced a bill that would lead to citizenship for many “documented Dreamers” — young people who risk aging out of their visa eligibility."
@DMRegister
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“Because they entered the U.S. legally, these promising bright minds do not qualify for DACA and need new statutory provisions in the law to resolve their immigration issues.”
Thank you for highlighting this issue,
@John_C_Austin
and Steve Tobocman.
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This is absolutely heartbreaking and unjust. Jade is a brilliant and kind woman, who does not deserve this.
After spending nearly 20 years in America with lawful status, Jade is self-deporting today to a country she hasn't lived in since age 5.
It is time to
#ImproveTheDream
and permanently end aging out.
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A great thread by
@jj_jose_jimenez
. Please read and sign the petition at the end of the thread to include Documented Dreamers in the DREAM Act.
Would you mind learning more about people who age out of their legal immigration status? In short, people who reach the age of 21 after being brought to the US as dependents of their parents on legal visas, can lose their right to continue to stay in the US. 1/
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Kartik is a stellar student who has hopes of attending medical school. He is also everything that an American citizen embodies - he is hardworking, kind, and compassionate. This country helped raise and educate him. He now has to self-deport to try to get the student visa. (2/3)
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We thank
@RepDeborahRoss
,
@CongressmanRaja
,
@RepMMM
, and
@RepYoungKim
for their support in co-leading this bill. This serves as a beacon of hope for thousands of Documented Dreamers. Visit to learn more!
#AmericasCHILDRENAct
#ImproveTheDream
NEW: Today I introduced the America's CHILDREN Act with
@CongressmanRaja
,
@RepMMM
, and
@RepYoungKim
. This bipartisan legislation will protect Documented Dreamers from aging out of the system when they turn 21 and being forced to self-deport.
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#BuildBackBetterAct
is a step in the right direction. But the Senate can do better by providing ALL Dreamers, documented and undocumented, a path to citizenship.
@SenateDems
@JudiciaryDems
@SenateGOP
Building Back Better means making critical investments in:
🤰🏾 Paid leave
👶🏾 Childcare
🌱 Climate action
🏡 Affordable housing
🩺 Health care
🎒 Universal pre-k
👴🏾 Home care
📜 Immigration reform
💊 Lower drug costs
Let's get this passed in the Senate and across the finish line!
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Thank you, Senator
@MichaelBennet
, for taking the time to speak with us. It was an honor to meet you.
Please help us
#ImprovetheDream
by adding Documented Dreamers to the Senate version of the Dream Act.
Great to hear from some young advocates with
@ImproveTheDream
last week outside of the Capitol!
It’s past time for the Senate to pass the Dream & Promise Act.
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It was a privilege to be invited to the
@WhiteHouse
to celebrate Diwali this year and represent Improve The Dream.
Happy Diwali to all, and may your year be full of light and happiness.🪔✨
We were delighted to join
@POTUS
and
@VP
at the
@WhiteHouse
Diwali Reception.
Wishing everyone a Happy Diwali!
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Thank you
@IA_Impact
for a wonderful Summit! It was an honor to be a part of the Youth Who Lead panel and meet this amazing group of young women who are making a difference.
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"The experience of switching from a dependent visa to a student visa does nothing but reinforce the sense of paranoia and lack of security that countless Documented Dreamers and their families have felt for years."
This is exactly why we need to
#improvethedream
.
"Even if a Documented Dreamer does successfully switch to a student visa from a dependent visa, there is another set of struggles waiting on the other end."
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“The children of these workers, known as documented dreamers, grow up in the United States and are American in every way except on paper.”
Thank you,
@RepDeborahRoss
!
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🚨The deadline for submitting a DACA comment to DHS is TODAY.🚨
Visit for the template and more information. Please submit your comment and help us to
#ImproveTheDream
.
Meet Parth, one of the 200,000 Documented Dreamers who face aging out without protection from DACA.
DHS is seeking public comments for
#DACA
. To support Documented Dreamers, please submit a comment using the template at .
#ImproveTheDream
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To help those in my situation, please visit to call your members of Congress and learn more about Improve The Dream's efforts. Please give us a follow
@ImproveTheDream
on all our social media channels to help us
#ImproveTheDream
. (2/2)
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Thank you,
@AllegraKirkland
and
@TeenVogue
, for giving me the opportunity to write this op-ed and for allowing us to reach your audience.
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Senator Grassley, please remain open to adding the age out protections to the NDAA. A critical care doctor has left Mason City because his daughter is aging out of the system. His wife, an endocrinologist, will soon join him. Please help your constituents.
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I cannot express my gratitude enough to
@RepMMM
for co-leading this bill. So proud to be an Iowan and a Hawkeye.
#AmericasCHILDRENAct
#ImproveTheDream
Yesterday, I joined
@RepDeborahRoss
,
@RepYoungKim
, and
@CongressmanRaja
to introduce the bipartisan America's CHILDREN Act.
#IA02
Read more about our legislation to help documented dreamers here:
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I am proud to help lead this initiative with
@ImproveTheDream
. Mental health is extremely important, especially for immigrants who deal with endless uncertainty and stress. If you or your child is interested in this program, visit .
Based on feedback from our previous monthly regional community calls, Improve The Dream is partnering with licensed professionals to provide weekly wellness group therapy sessions. This will serve as a safe space supervised by a licensed professional.
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Fedora and her family represent the very best of America. However, this is extremely unjust and heartbreaking. Forcing a child, raised in the United States, to stop her education and be separated from her family goes against our nation’s ideals.
@USCIS
@USCISDirector
This past week, I was separated from my parents and was alone with my 7 year old sister. We have waited over 5 months for an I94 renewal, eventually leading to my family attempting to speed up the process at the Mexico border and was forced to cross and weren't allowed back in.
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Thank you,
@RepMMM
, for inviting me to the joint session as your guest. It was an absolute honor and privilege to be in attendance.
It was my great honor to welcome Prime Minister
@narendramodi
to Congress today & have
@uiowa
graduate Pareen Mhatre in attendance as my guest. The U.S. has a special relationship with India & I look forward to continuing to build this important relationship! 📷
@cathymcmorris
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Grateful for progress, as the new provisions protect many young immigrants. But the America's Children Act offers broader protections for those who are not covered in the proposed bill. We will keep working to ensure ALL children of long-term visa holders have a path to stay.
We appreciate
@SenatorLankford
,
@SenatorSinema
, and
@ChrisMurphyCT
’s bill provision providing age out protections for many children of long term visa holders. This provision allows children of certain skilled work visa holders to remain in the US after age 21, allowing (1/3)
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“We must create a permanent solution for the ‘Dreamers’ — those young men and women who know no other home and who contribute to their communities, but whose legal status is in limbo.”
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Thank you,
@SenatorSinema
, for your commitment to addressing the challenges the we face as Documented Dreamers. Let’s continue to strive for a permanent solution to end aging out.
We’re working to provide protections for Documented Dreamers – children of long-term visa holders who have been waiting years for a green card.
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Every Dreamer, who was brought to the US as a child and has known this land as their only home, should have a pathway to citizenship.
The Senate must
#ImproveTheDream
and include all Dreamers, both documented and undocumented, in efforts at immigration reform.
#WeAreAmericasChildren
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