How much money have you contributed to the US economy because of DACA?

I'd like to know how much money you guys have contributed to the US economy because of the deferred action? I'm talking about money that you spent on preparing your applications that you wouldn't have spent otherwise.

Here is my approximate breakdown:

1. All-in-one Canon printer from Staples: $149
2. Extra supply of ink: $50
3. Printing Paper - $9
4. Large bubble envelope - $4
5. Two hole puncher - $12
6. ACCO fasteners - $7
7. Folder with elastic cord - $5
8. Tab Dividers - $5
9. Taxi fare from the store - $20
10. Subway fares - $15
11. 2 Passport Photos - $8
12. Money Order - $465
13. Express Mail Postage - $30
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Total - $779


How about you?

I hope all of our EXPRESS MAIL posts save the USPS from potential default/bankruptcy!

1. Money Order - $465
2. Priority Mail - $6
3. Passport Photos - $8
4. Lawyer Consultation - $50

Total: $529

I printed and made photocopies at work, so no money spent on that.

The real question is how much did I contribuite to the NM economy while I was there for a license for 5 months.

1. Rent and utilities - $4000
2. Food - $1000
3. Gas - $500
4. Overnight (certified) Birth Certificate Translation - $200
5. Other ~ $1000

Total: $6700

I had to stay there five months, because they kept rejecting my documents every appointment I made there. I had to wait 2-3 months between each appointments, because there was no other appointment available.

How much do I contribute every year due to a license?

1. Insurance > $800
2. Gas > $1200
3. Maintance > $300 (if lucky and no major problems!)
4. License Tag > $60
5. Inspection > $40
6. Speeding Ticket - $185

Total: $2585

1. ACCO binder clips- $2
2. transport- free and better rode a bike to store and post office
3. Passport Photos - $10
4. Check - $465
5. Express Mail Postage - $18

I already had ink, envelope, paper and printer for other things

Total $495!!

not bad. And I had a Kenyan lawyer helping for free. But I later found out that the Kenyan community here was also ready to start collecting money for me after I mailed my application. Suck!!! Oh well....

This is a faulty calculation. Assuming you will utilize the All in One Cannon printer for future purposes, we must come up with a proper method to allocate its cost to your contribution to the U.S. Economy. The rest seems on point.

That 2 hole puncher was a hard $15 -_-

Everything else:
$465 App Fee
$18 USPS Express Mail
$120 Small-in-one HP printer, etc etc.
$10 passport pictures
$30 minor stuff(paper, clips, acco stuff, etc)

465$ application fee
10$ for passport pictures
18.95$ for express mail USPS
50$ for the help of my mom's friend who works in tax returns - for paper printing, folder, and envelope .

not to mention my every day life !

The point is that I would've never purchased the printer, ink, or paper if it wasn't for the deferred action. Same goes for the two hole puncher.
I consider that a contribution to the economy.

App Fee: $465
Birth Certificate Translation: $25
Passport Photos: $10
Kinkos Print Card: $15
Sticky Tabs & Manila Folders (DIY Bottom Tab Dividers): $10
FedEx Priority Overnight Shipping: $44

Being able to pose for a Texas ID: Priceless.

Im sorry, but all this bragging about contributing money to the US is kinda stupid, lets not forget that we get that money from this country.