Technically those who apply to be exempt from deportation will be granted what's called "deferred action".
The actions we took in terms of deferred action give us the basis now to get something done for the DREAMers, to get comprehensive immigration reform done.
"Deferred action for childhood arrivals, " as it is officially called, lifts the immediate threat of deportation proceedings from about 1 million aspiring citizens who see America as their only home.
The DREAMers shared how the deferred action changed their lives for the better and emphasized that they and their families need a permanent solution that will allow them to fully contribute to the country they call home.
She later got a license after she qualified for the federal program known as Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, which allows young illegal immigrants to stay in the U.S. and obtain work-authorization forms and Social Security cards.
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Under the new directives, those who were brought into the country illegally before the age of 16 and are not criminals, among other requirements, are eligible to receive deferred action for two years, and will be eligible to apply for work authorization.
The Obama administration has said its deferred action policy -- which allows people younger than 30 who arrived in the United States before the age of 16, pose no criminal or security threat, and were successful students or served in the military, to apply for a two-year deferral from deportation -- is a temporary measure aimed at addressing a problem that requires a permanent solution.
Second, President Clinton has deferred to his successor any action on deploying competent American missile defenses.
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At Thursday night's meeting, the council deferred a decision on potential defamation action, but agreed to seek the injunction to prevent harassment of chief executive Helen Briggs and other officers.
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