Documented Dreamers Risk Deportation in US

Approximately 250,000 children of legal immigrants in the US, many of whom are Indian-Americans, face deportation as they 'age out' of their dependent visa status upon turning 21. Known as 'Documented Dreamers,' these children lose their temporary dependent status and risk deportation unless they secure another visa category. The White House has blamed Republicans for blocking bipartisan legislation aimed at protecting these individuals, citing their votes against it twice. A bipartisan group of 43 lawmakers has urged the Biden Administration to take immediate action to address this issue, highlighting the long wait times for green cards and the impact on families. Advocacy groups like Improve The Dream have been actively engaging with congressional offices to seek solutions. The affected individuals, having grown up and been educated in the US, face uncertainty and potential self-deportation.