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After waiting for so long !!!! The day is finally here I got approved ! My work permit is in production !!!! I feel so blessed !!!!!!!!! This day felt like it was never gonna come !!!! I'm so thankful ! DL here I come !!!!!! Lol

Hey, You all may have seen me post around a few times here n' there but I never really introduced myself. My SN is 'cheated' but you can call me James if you see me in real life. I was aware of these forums a while back but never thought about signing up at the time. I came here about 20 years ago and I'm 28 now. I wasn't even aware that the concept of immigration reform was being discussed in the government until like 3 years ago, but since nothing has come of it ever since, I've always treated it as if it were a myth. I guess it better helped me cope with the aspect of being undocumented. I did come here legally however, through some of the lackluster/biased rules this country had and incompetent lawyers, I ended up being the only person in my family unable to obtain a valid ID. I still consider myself lucky and thankful to not sticking out like a sore thumb for ICE to come grab me and send me back, deeming all the time I spent here in my young life to amount to nothing. When the DACA came into fruition as of June, I was hesitant at first to apply because I had a job at the time and figured things would be messy. After my ID had expired and I was unable to renew it, I figured I'd better go through this way. My pending I-130s filed by my father who IS a citizen and another one filed by my mother who is a permanent resident have still not been answered. I need to start working again to take care of them and myself because they can't support me like this for long. So anyway, here I am, my stats are below. It's been a roller coaster of an emotional ride throughout everything. I didn't think there were many people who went through specifically what I did until I came here and read some of your stories. Some of you have even waited longer! I know what it felt like and although I'm not a lawyer, I felt I would sign up and offer any support and advice I could. Also to help cheer you up, you may see me post funny things from time to time. I have been frustrated as well as you have, but I encourage you to use what little strength and motivation you have left and stay focused toward the positive. It's easier said than done, but your strength and determination through mind, body and spirit will get you through these negative times. Its a unique step in our maturation and I hope we have learned to appreciate the finer things in life.

Gino don't lose hope. I also had a hard time finding a job in my field. I would suggest applying for entry level positions at businesses or companies where you eventually want to work in finance? Then once you are hired there work your way up. Keep applying and when you go to interviews always sound passionate about the position and let them know you want to grow in the company using your skills. Good companies like people who want to work their way up.

For DACA/deferred action for childhood arrivals/Acción Diferida para Jovenes, The requirement is to have high school diploma or GED or to be enrolled torwards these. You can be working or not. They suppose you are in the need to have a work permit to look for a job, earning at least minimum wage and not less, getting a fair paying job based on your qualifications, or to continue working without fear of loosing the job for not having the work permit. Dream Act, the requirement would be college