Right Time And Place

Most of you know I have been passionate about immigration laws for a long time, even before I really knew what they were. It was hard not to get jaded when I began to actually study them in depth and see them in practice. And that's because learning about them showed me they are even more complicated and depressing than I imagined. And while my initial reason for going to law school still holds true- if I become an expert in the area I can have a shot at actually influencing the law someday- it doesn't usually feel like that day will ever come. So it has become a challenging career with some ways to help people- but only in limited circumstances, and not much I could do about it.

I was at an immigration conference not too long ago, and found, to my surprise, that I still get emotional about these issues. The particular issue that had me almost in tears in the middle of a lecture was the Dream Act, a law that has only been proposed, but is desperately needed. It would help the thousands of teens who graduate high school every year, just to find out they can't get a job or go to college. So they are stuck. And most of them grew up here, so it's not like they can just go back to their country of birth. They are bright, energetic, hopeful youth, until they become disillusioned with the entire world they have thought they belonged to.

Even in my short time in practice, I've had more than five potential clients like this. For most of them, there is absolutely nothing I can do. Until the Dream Act passes, that is. So, keep your ears peeled. If it passes, it will allow these youngsters to become US citizens if they go to college.

Although it is frustrating in the meantime, it is refreshing to be a professional in this area where I see a great need and a possible change in the future. Other people see the need too, and that is why the Dream Act might actually pass. I am glad to have the background and knowledge to let people know about this now and when it happens, I will be able to help so many people!



www.dreamact.com