Granting legal immigration status to this group of young people—many of whom have grown up in America and are eager to build their own American Dream—would bolster our economy in two ways.
◾First, the DREAM Act would provide a strong incentive for them to further their education by requiring applicants to complete high school and some college or military service. Receiving more education would open the doors to better-paying jobs for DREAMers, allowing them to become more productive members of society.
◾Second, having legal status itself would allow these young Americans to apply for better jobs, instead of the low-paying jobs that are often available to undocumented immigrants.
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