Would I Qualify? - Page 2

Given the Dream Act passes as it is currently written, any drug charges (misdemeanor or felony) is against the "show of moral character". It clearly states "no drug charges"

Edit: Let me clarify. No where in the Dream Act does it say "if you have a drug charge, you do not qualify". But, one of the requirement to qualify for Dream Act is a good moral character. This can be done via things such as having been paying taxes, or simply, having no criminal charges. It, however, does say that a drug charge is against the "show of good moral character".

So, when and if it does pass, you would want to talk to a good attorney and approach your case in a "case by case" basis with the immigration department.

I remember reading that 1 count of "simple" possession with less than 1 gram of weed is not at all a big deal... This was in the bill that was brought up about 2 years ago BUT It can probably change and be updated... we'll see

I don't believe that people in possession of drugs are qualified for the DA. Nevertheless, I suppose we will let immigration authorities determine that...

I was never in possession! I don't do drugs. My friend with my was in possession and the ranger gave all of us a ticket for possession. It was an ordnance violation and it's stated that I wasn't the actual one with the drug!

Nevertheless, that ordinance violation screwed you. I believe even legal residents with any form of drug violation couldn't pass citizenship requirements.

So would this mean getting busted for furnishing alcohol to a minor, (20), more than likely disqualify me? I don't mean to sound stupid, if I do, but I've been thinking a lot lately and I can't help but freak out.

In the end anything that's drug related (I think alcohol is way more minor; since it's legal in the first place after all, but you did get caught doing something illegal with it) will probably screw us over. But I think it'll help to know that it's only 1 count and you've only gotten in trouble once in the 20 or so years you were here growing up.

Well I hope they also take a look at my school record, since I only got written up once in 8 years of school and take some of the testimonials of people that know who I am and what I stand for. Also I am actually just 18, but here in GA you only have to be 18 to sell alcohol. Been here since I was 9. But I hope that when and IF, BIG IF, the DREAM Act passes I'll have a chance to qualify under it and get on with my life.