Bruinman, on the CIR issue, I think the best definition is this:

CIR is to cover those aren't cover by Dream Act. There are educated young people, because they exceed the age limit (current version is 15 or under brought into USA), they aren't qualify for DA. In this case, it would be my sister.

Not everyone cross the border, I stayed here with an expire Visa. LOL

So yeah. ^^"

But you are right. CIR is not really into the student side. DA is only for the educated young people meeting the requirements.