Question

Who are the dreamers? What requirements must they meet to be eligible for DACA?

Answer 1

Dreamers are individuals eligible for the DACA program in the U.S. To be eligible for DACA, individuals must have come to the U.S. before the age of 16, continuously resided in the U.S., and meet education and criminal background criteria.

Step-by-step explanation:

The term 'dreamers' refers to individuals who are eligible for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program in the United States. DACA is an immigration policy that allows certain undocumented individuals who came to the U.S. as children to receive temporary protection from deportation and work authorization. To be eligible for DACA, individuals must meet the following requirements:

1. Be under the age of 31 as of June 15, 2012
2. Came to the U.S. before turning 16
3. Have continuously resided in the U.S. since June 15, 2007
4. Were physically present in the U.S. on June 15, 2012, and at the time of making the DACA request
5. Are currently enrolled in school, have graduated or obtained a certificate of completion from high school, have obtained a general education development (GED) certificate, or are an honorably discharged veteran of the Coast Guard or Armed Forces of the United States
6. Have not been convicted of a felony, significant misdemeanor, or three or more other misdemeanors, and do not pose a threat to national security or public safety