Both faulty concerns. Chain migration is a non-issue since there would be no ability for anybody eligible for papers under DREAM to petition for at least 13 years, and if it is a relative already in the country illegally it is extended out to at least 23 years. Anybody who has ever talked to an immigration lawyer would know how hopeless immigrating legally is under the current system. This is the reason people come here illegally--it is virtually impossible to come any other way.

The age issue is also bullshit, but if it wins over votes it is better than nothing. In the end, I worry it was one more concession that will lead to nothing and only ensure that any new DREAM Act that is proposed and/or passes in the future is even more watered down than the current iteration.