maybe some bad news.

Ok, in case the dream act doesnt pass, i was thinking of moving to canada, and continue my studies there. I was thinking that many of us would try to do this. I googled "why some canadian student visas would get denied" and here are some of the answers:
1) we dont believe you are going to leave canada once you are done with your studies becasue you dont have strong family ties in your home country.

2) we believe you lied when filling this appliation out (In simple terms).

3) you dont have enough money in your bank account

If we dreamers try to apply for a canadian student visa wouldn't most of us get denied because we obviously dont have strong family ties in our home country? i mean we dont even know our own home country.

what do you guys think?

Could

Just mention that you plan to apply for 3 years of temporary resident to work towards becoming qualified to then apply as a permanent resident and then a citizen after you graduate.

is hard to apply for residency? does anyone know?

Well if you live in California you still have the California Da to look foward too.

It will give a Path to citizenship for Cali Dreamers. Read the last paragraph!!!

http://www.neontommy.com/news/2010/1...nor-california

How, exactly, is that? California has no constitutional right to grant citizenship. That is a power left solely to the Federal government (the exact reason the AZ law was unconstitutional).

How does one claim refugee to move to Canada ?

Who cares as-long as i get legal status thats all i care about. Other states are passing immigration laws so why not Cali.

I think you are highly misinformed. California Dream Act is just for financial aid.


SENATE
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE


GILBERT A. CEDILLO
SENATOR, TWENTY SECOND DISTRICT


SB 1301 (Cedillo) California Dream Act
Fact Sheet

What is the California Dream Act?
The California Dream Act is a state legislative proposal that allows U.S. citizen and undocumented “AB 540” students to apply and compete for financial aid at California public colleges and universities without the use of the Federal Application for Student Aid (FAFSA).

What law will the California Dream Act specifically change?
Institutional Student Aid: This bill would allow AB 540 students to apply and compete for institutional aid administered by the attending college or university (i.e. State University Grant, UC Grant, scholarships, work study, and loan programs)

What is the Problem?
California high school graduates who have been accepted to our premier public colleges and universities may not be recognized as state residents and may be ineligible for state financial aid. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, there are over 25,000 undocumented students who graduate every year from high school. These students confront a difficult challenge of financing their college education because they are ineligible for any federal grants or loans and are unable to legally work.

“Many of these youngsters find themselves caught in a catch-22 situation. As [undocumented] immigrants, they cannot work legally. They are also effectively barred from developing academically beyond high school because of the high cost of pursuing higher education. In short, although these children have built their lives here, they have no possibility of achieving and living the American dream. What a tremendous loss for them, and what a tremendous loss to our society.” – Republican U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch author of earlier versions of the federal DREAM Act

What is an “AB 540” student?
“AB 540” students are those students who may qualify for in-state tuition at public colleges and universities in California (California Education Code §68130.5). Regardless of immigration status, students may qualify for instate tuition at the UC, CSU, and CCC, if they meet ALL of the following requirements:
1. Attend high school in California for three or more years;
2. Graduate from a California high school or pass the GED; and
3. If undocumented, file an affidavit with the college or university stating that they have applied for a lawful immigration status or will apply as soon as they are eligible to do so.

Does this mean an “AB 540” student would have to fill out a FAFSA?
An undocumented student should not file a FAFSA because it may affect their future application for legalization. The California Dream Act would allow the state to fund its neediest students while they are awaiting their legalization process by creating procedures where AB 540 students can compete with their peers without the use of the FAFSA.

For More Information Contact:
Eric Guerra – Capitol Office: (916) 651-4327 or [email protected]
Marvin Pineda – District Office: (213) 612-9566 or [email protected]
Visit Senator Cedillo’s Website at www.sen.ca.gov/cedillo

Please fax letters of support for the California Dream Act to Senator Cedillo’s Capitol Office at (916) 327-8817

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