What Should I Do?

Hello,

I am 18 years old and am about to go to college. I was qualified for DACA, and received my work permit and SSN with DHS authorization. I lived in the U.S for more than a decade. I got accepted in American universities as well as University of Toronto. Due to family reasons, I must be able to travel between South Korea and America as soon as I can. Do you think the new bill will allow people like me to travel internationally? If not, I would have to attend University of Toronto. If this happens, will I be able to go back to America?

Ideally, I would love to stay here and receive an American education. But I am starting to understand it might not work out that way. I dislike the uncertainty, especially as this will immensely affect my future. What should I prepare myself for? What should I know/be aware about? What is your prediction?

Thank you for your time!

Yes wait. At least wait until ur DACA expires. You wouldnt want to miss out on the great stuff thats coming for you DACA holders!
Keep in mind qualifying dreamers self deported and are kicking themselves in the butt for not being here 8-9 mos ago.
Congrats! I know you will choose the right path for your future.
Travel will be allowed and not only that but w DACA you can ask to b allowed to travel i guess with some requirements for the travel...

No disrespect to you OP but I just find it so strange that some people wait 5, 10, 15 years to become legal and to be able to work and study here and then as soon as they have some kind of legal presence they want to leave lol where's the logic in that?? If you want to study in Toronto or Korea.. Just go man, there's no use in staying here if you don't intend on making this your permanent residency lol why wait for the bill to pass if you don't want to live here? It's like me waiting in line to get lunch when I'm not hungry.. What's the point? It's just a waste of time.

Here's how I see it. The upcoming CIR bill will DEFINITELY grant travel authorization. The only issue is nobody knows WHEN it will pass. Keep in mind, even after it passes, it will take some months for it to be implemented and for you to be approved. You said you have been approved for DACA. If you MUST travel for education (To Canada) or for SERIOUS issues (To South Korea) very soon, then go ahead and apply for Advanced Parole. I suggest you get a good lawyer to do so. Even though many people have shown skepticism towards AP for DACA beneficiaries, I strongly believe that if you show solid proof and if you take all necessary paperwork with you and carry with you at all times including when you return, you should have no problem in gaining access back to America. Also the environment is increasingly changing and even GOP congressmen are backing DACA/Dreamers. Good luck.

What are you saying, we should live in America and never travel just because they're about to grant us permanent residency? Eff that. The minute my fam is approved for RPI, I'm booking four tickets to go back home and visit our relatives. You don't know what the OP's situation really is.

I agree, everyone's situation is different. I think a lot of people here have lived in America since they were very young and thus have no recollection of their country of origin so it's hard for them to understand what it's like to have two "home countries". Me, I was 15 when I left Brazil and even though it's been 12 years I am still very much in touch with my family, culture, etc. It doesn't mean I love America any less or that I don't want to live here anymore, I just wish I could have access to where I live AND where I come from.

actually scratch all of that




Best of luck man

Thank you for your advice! I will have to research more about the requirements.

Thank you for your advice! My family wants me to go to University of Toronto because they are scared this bill will be pushed for years like last time. I don't know how to feel since it would be a waste to leave now if the bill will pass soon, but on the other hand, if it will take a long time to pass, then I wouldn't be able to see my family for a long time. It's a confusing situation, and I don't know what is the wisest choice. But once again, thank you for your advice and your support

I can see where you are coming from. It's not because I don't want to stay here. Ideally, I would love to stay here and receive an American education. I have lived here for over a decade, and am comfortable and familiar with where I live like any other citizen. However, I also have to think about my family and what they want. Please understand that some circumstances are not as straightforward. But still, thank you for your input.