DACA recipients leaving US, disheartened by legal limbo

After years of instability, more young American dreamers are looking to a future abroad, ABC News’ Devin Dwyer reports.
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[@jessicaduran9131]

I hope that Judge considers the flushing of millions of dollars that have been invested into these recipients. These recipients received an education funded by taxes, from at least high school. That investment is being allowed to walk out the door with no financial return to the US. Keep them here. Keep them working.

[@user-vd2jk7dl3p]

Money is not the most important thing. The reason this is a problem is because no one has the guts to stop the bleeding at the border and then fix the system for legal immigration. That's what really matters here. More "dreamers" are created everyday. That flood of people that we just saw at the border imeans even MORE cases just like this in 15 years. We need actual law and order and solutions. It's not about money.

[@alicewalton7821]

Consider those millions of dollars a form of foreign aid. These DACAs can help their home countries become more just, more equitable and more productive.

[@surgezoom7079]

DACA recipients pay over 13 Billion Dollars to the government. If it's in the USA, it's ALWAYS about the money.

[@surgezoom7079]

@** You don't know what you are talking about. Venezuelan refugees and DACA Recipients are two completely DIFFERENT things.

[@captng]

It's the trillions that taxpayers see wasted that millions are not even a thought nor concern.

[@chasingsunsets87]

There parents came here illegally. All the poles I know that came here illegally went back

[@myranaam8562]

dReAmErS…….as if us American citizens don’t have dreams? Or what about some of us LEGAL immigrants and their children? Their children don’t have dreams?

[@the_tax_consultant]

Who the fuck is saying that they don't though? This is like the most disingenuous comment I've seen. Just because these people have dreams and are called "Dreamers", doesn't mean legal immigrants or citizens don't have dreams. Like... what kind of backwards ass logic is that?

[@wishIKnewHowToLove]

if yo parents stole a car and gave it to you, do you expect to keep it bc you happened to like it? NO!!! it is a stolen car!!! use is a country they entered illegally! blame your folks!

[@catapretafernando]

A lot of them don’t get to control how to change they enter the country, Einstein. Regardless, they were raised and lived life like an American, taught in America, many went to college, pay taxes, are highly trained and skilled individuals who have boosted the economy tremendously. They should deserve American citizenship, because they are American, all but status. Unfortunately, I don’t think the fumes from the lead paint was too kind on your boomer brain.

[@johnniebeavers4003]

Good point

[@JohnGemini-v9q]

Great analogy

[@Moe_510]

I’m a business owner and i am a daca recipient since I was able to work I applied,worked and pay taxes. I did not waited for food stamps nor did I waited for a relative to die and leave a will. I struggle thru out my journey but today I thank God for everything, if the USA doesn’t want people who work then that’s ok brics will thrive with these dreamers. Don’t say america doesn’t need immigrants or dreamers because even new american graduates are being denied a job. The ones who talk the most crap are the ones that have no contribution to this country.

[@mistyred403]

You're talking crap.

[@Moe_510]

@@mistyred403 your point is?

[@mistyred403]

@@Moe_510 you are someone talking the most crap. Is my point.

[@AIBreakitSimple]

​@@mistyred403 but those are facts

[@mistyred403]

@@AIBreakitSimple what part? Those that talk the most crap contribute the least? Lol. Some people are complainers. Just like some people overly brag. That being a fact would never ever make sense. If you are referring to the entire comment that is from someone perspective. Folks really throw around **facts** when it's really just an opinion.

[@Democratsaretrash]

🎶hit the road Jack and don't you come back no mo, no mo, no mo, no mo🎶 They aren't going anywhere because no other country will pamper them like the fools in America.

[@NexaTrade]

What's sad is that none of them are going back to their motherland....

[@AB________42]

Because their “motherlands” (if you can even call it that) are shithole countries. That’s the whole reason why they’re here. Why would anyone who grew up in America ever want to go back to a shithole like Colombia, Guatemala, etc. Think about it

[@AB________42]

Their “motherlands” are a mess. That’s the whole reason they’re here. Put yourself in their shoes: you spent your whole life in America and your only citizenship is to a poor and underdeveloped nation. After knowing what it’s like to live in the wealthiest and most powerful country in the world, why would you go back to an impoverished and miserable country? To go back would be to dishonor the sacrifice their parents made. They need to look forward, not back.

[@johnniebeavers4003]

@@AB________42 No the law was still broken they need to send them back and hold the ones that brought them here and put them in jail.

[@AB________42]

@@johnniebeavers4003 the Joseph Ram Show!

[@PAKSTACKZ]

How is that sad we aren’t taking any steps backwards. We just want to live normally like you American citizens. You think it’s fair that I did not recieve financial aid during college like all of my peers!?

[@sergioavila2720]

Wish me luck guys I'm moving to spain. Ive been in the US my whole life. Ive had DACA for pver 10 years now. DACA is closer to be taken away than us having somehting permanent. Im happy for all my fellow DACA recipients who were able to kove on.

[@ashmerx1761]

I'm considering either Spain or Germany. I just hope to finish my Bachelor's before I leave to leave as a student.

[@edwardrankin5461]

Why not move back to your country of origin where your education can be put to good use. Spain or Germany doesn't need your education but your country does.

[@edwardrankin5461]

Why not move to your country of origin where your education can be put to good use to benefit the people of that country? Spain doesn't need you but your country does.

[@christopherstone6962]

And stay out!

[@AB________42]

AMEN BROTHER. Can’t wait for Trump to become president for life so that we can get these pesky illegals out!!!! #TRUMP4LIFE 🐎🇷🇺

[@AB________42]

Let’s take a shower!

[@dtsh4451]

Make your home country great again and one of those days Americans will flee to your country. Please treat us the free education, medical care and welfare 🤷‍♂️

[@johnniebeavers4003]

That is not going to happen. American's has to obey the law. We go to their country illegal we get put in jail.

[@bluecolumbine]

Finally some good news.

[@bluecolumbine]

Boo freaking hoo dude 🥺👻

[@AB________42]

Amen brother 🐎🇷🇺 we will take our country back and get these illegals out!! #TRUMP2024 🐎🇷🇺

[@bluecolumbine]

@@rubeno.1195 LMAO! I literally have not a single care in the world for spoiled, entitled daca brats. ☠️

[@darksesh8247]

​@@bluecolumbineidk bruh they work and pay taxes like everyone else and they paying for that program to renew their permits. But I guess y'all prefer to house them Venezuelans while giving them food and pre paid while they don't even work.

[@AB________42]

I like my Philadelphia pizza, rarara 🐗

[@navis462]

Brother, why the hell are they complaining. You know how many people who are undocumented would kill to have that opportunity. Looking at the big picture the ROÍ you get from paying every year is paid back multiple times. The only thing you can’t do easily is leave the country and even then you can use advanced parole. I think there some EQ lacking here. Honestly dumbfounded.

[@RollerBladingSuxs]

I thank them for self-deporting.

[@AB________42]

More conservative than Jabba the Hutt 🐎🇷🇺

[@AB________42]

Ur hot

[@PAKSTACKZ]

You’re going to receive some very bad karma for these messed up comments that you chose to leave

[@PAKSTACKZ]

@@AB________42 that’s why god took away all of your blessings becuase you choose to leave such inconsiderate comments.

[@RollerBladingSuxs]

@@PAKSTACKZ nope

[@littlebadest1303]

American dream😂 We have American children and veterans living in the worst Situations possible They should be our focus Not this bullshit

[@Lucasthecraneop]

Our* 😂

[@gforce97]

the same american children and other citizens who dont take advantage of whatever privilege being a citizen does and instead do bad in school or commit crime??

[@littlebadest1303]

@@Lucasthecraneop yeah our Focus

[@littlebadest1303]

@@gforce97 you're full of shit we don't get shit handed to us

[@eh4252]

@@gforce97 Being an illegal alien is a crime too so you're a criminal.

[@CoolHand273]

The problem here is we cannot reward illegal behavior even if it has human consequences. DACA parents jumped the line in front of all the legal immigrants. Why should they be rewarded for that?

[@darksesh8247]

Not all illegals come in illegally.

[@alicewalton7821]

Adios!

[@surgezoom7079]

Get ready for the next wave! 🤣 🌊

[@AB________42]

The best part about organic food is that they don’t wash it 🐗

[@teresalegler2777]

So many talented young individuals deciding to go somewhere where they can work and feel they belong and needed. Congress needs to step up and help our DACA youth. Best of luck To those seeking stability and respect.

[@Democratsaretrash]

Good. I hope the door don't hit them on the way out. Maybe they could take a few illegals with them.

[@mistyred403]

There parents should have stepped up some how. I know people who came undocumented as children and their mother fixed all their papers all 4

[@laisharobles2053]

@@mistyred403 The path to citizenship is hard. I don't know how the person you know did it but if she did find a way, which the fastest way to do so is marrying a US Citizen, I'm happy for her but marriage isn't a fix all for every undocumented person. and if you claim to know a better way to citizenship than please inform the community.

[@mistyred403]

@@laisharobles2053 the parents still brought their children. Yes she did marry a U.S. citizen Another 1 from UK did too but hers was a deal and she had no kids. Another came by school visa and joined the Army after. Another father was Panamanian and joined the Military I dont remember the Panamanian details but they got green cards. My other friend said they got visas their mother paid a lot of money. I just remember her and her boyfiend arguing and he took her green card and she was very upset telling me her mom paid a lot of money for them.

[@laisharobles2053]

@@mistyred403 That's great for them. again not everyone has the time or option to take those routes. undocumented immigrants are often not allowed to join the military unless of dire need due to war causes. and yes their parents brought them over for what they believed to be a better life and opportunity for their children but I personally don't believe children who had no say so in whether they wanted to come here and than assimilated into the US lifestyle should be punished for the actions their parents made. It would be silly to punish your children for your own actions which your children have no control over. Yes some few opportunities arise occasionally for legal residency but many people can't wait or take can't take those options due to other matters. It's silly to dwell on the "what if they had-" and instead focus on "what's done is done, where does that leave the rest of us." the issue is now the children that have grown up in the US and only know the US. why punish them?

[@rennatawilson9622]

good - I hope more leave each and every day

[@AB________42]

THATS RIGHT. GET THEM ILLEGALS OUT. COME IN LEGALLY LIKE MY ANCESTORS DID #TRUMP2024 🐎🇷🇺

[@darksesh8247]

Yeah they're only a small fraction while there's millions of more millions coming the U.S and most of them are like DACA recipients who are working.

[@angeleyes7417]

Must be done legally and learn english. From migranting from germany, they are required to learn english and follow the laws legally

[@ezequielrearte1539]

So did Germany follow the laws when they invaded half of Europe?. The world is full of Hypocrisy. They should understand the situation of these people after so basically growing up here

[@PAKSTACKZ]

Yeah I’m done with this country as well.

[@wishIKnewHowToLove]

so what u love america? many people love america from a developed country there is no chance to immigrate but marrying! so u marry or go!!!

[@wishIKnewHowToLove]

your parents gave you a stolen gift sorry can't keep it!!!

[@eh4252]

Couldn't agree with you more!!

[@darksesh8247]

​@@eh4252well you people are giving Venezuelans free housing and food and pre paid cards who don't even work as these DACA dreamers.

[@gforce97]

what "stolen gift"??

[@MBSalone]

smh

[@rennatawilson9622]

Me too - they should have never been smuggled into our country in the first place.

[@alfredoontiveros8668]

Bye bye 😂😂

[@surgezoom7079]

Get ready for the next wave, boy! 🤣 🌊

[@angeleyes7417]

You habe to follow and know tye laws and constitution and do it legally. Funny how they come here and get help in college and education, free stuff. When the usa citizens should always be offered that.

[@harryjove6725]

Make a deal, DACA for ending chain migration and greencard lottery, give them the opportunity not the extended family create a point/merit based immigration system as in Australia/Canada without any access to welfare

[@RafaelSale]

Bye bye, and don't let the door hit you in the but on your way out. 😂

[@AB________42]

THATS RIGHT BROTHER!!! Trump will become president for life starting in November and we won’t have to worry about these damn people ruining our lives anymore!!! #TRUMP4LIFE 🐎🇷🇺

[@AB________42]

Yup, 3 minutes! 🐗

[@redbunnytail9528]

Nobody needs to go 'where they belong.' People need 'change.' And. So. You go on a trip. And yet. What people seek is a home away from home, although some think they need to find better and MOVE there. What if your problems 'move' with you? Course. If you can find 'better,' 'better' might mean, fewer problems. I like these 3 people moving, for now. If they like their situation better, it's for the better. They can still cross the border and come back. Anyway. DACA, Obama's legacy. You know? Grind the remnants into fine dust. Chase away the beneficiaries. Conservatives are in denial about Obama winning, too.

[@edwardrankin5461]

I don't understand why most of those who are here illegally and want to self deport, want to go to any country except their country of origin. It seems to me that the education that these young people received in the USA could be put to good use to benefit the people in their countries.

[@atrian_op4482]

As a DACA recepient I'm considering it, I love the US, I love the ideas here, been here since I was 6. But goddamn are your politicians fucking stupid, they should've up come up with an immigration reform long ago.

[@darksesh8247]

​@atrian_op4482 don't worry at least the Venezuelans get their housing food and pre paid cards while they don't even work.

[@AB________42]

After living in the US, one of the most developed countries in the world, why would they go back to their poor countries? Think about it.

[@msrktmrider]

Bye bye

[@rangereric18]

We failed them.

[@engineered-mind]

key words - done dreaming, and golden cage. I understand

[@jovitavillalpando2827]

No to immigration reform

[@user-lv9xv6cj7m]

YOUR SOUL WILL B U R N. IN HELL WITH YOUR FAKE WHITE. J E S U S

[@lorenzomabalos9851]

Hope they enjoying Canada, because its hell and more expensive here.

[@AB________42]

Canada is one of the poorest countries in the world with a lower standard of living than El Salvador (I’m not joking, look it up). That must explain why millions of Canadians are crossing illegally into our country. Gosh we need TRUMP back 🐎🇷🇺

[@lorenzomabalos9851]

@@AB________42 Amen, we need Trump back

[@AB________42]

@@lorenzomabalos9851 he will be back brother. In November, as dictator, I mean, president for life 🐎🇷🇺

[@marathonlogistics9943]

Im American and I'm right behind you all! 😂

[@Democratsaretrash]

Bye, cya.

[@saragonzalez5102]

Nativo americano? 🤔

[@marathonlogistics9943]

@Liberalism is cancer wait for it, you think those walls were made to keep people out 😀😅

[@mistyred403]

@@saragonzalez5102 I am . U.S.A Native American and 1st Nation. From Canada

[@AIBreakitSimple]

​@@ILovePortugal-l9r they are the same people bozo there is not difference between native americans and mexicans both are native americans

[@grifith2196]

brain drain😂 02:31

[@RollerBladingSuxs]

None of the people he interviewed can be truly qualified as part of a brain drain.

[@AB________42]

Edwin is Hot 😂

[@rickrobbins1037]

Good

[@opr1r]

There are other countries in the world. There are millions of DACA recipients and if they all decided to leave, it will definitely impact the US economy I guarantee you.

[@darksesh8247]

But Venezuelans on the other hand they get housing, food and pre cards when they don't even work!!!

[@temle7489]

Bye... nobody is going to miss them LOL