The current Deferred Action for babyhood entrance (DACA) program applies to illegal immigrants who entered the US (United States) previous to their 16^th birthday and before 15 June 2007, and allows them to receive a three-year exemption from having to leave the country, along with the possibility of being granted a work permit.

President Obama launched this policy in June 2012, and the new executive action announced by the president late in November expands upon the existing program.

Continue Reading about The Dream Act: Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals.