We reported earlier that over 250,000 children of legal immigrants, many of whom are Indian Americans, are at risk of being deported when they turn 21.
These children, known as Documented Dreamers, came to the U.S. with their parents on temporary work visas. When they turn 21, they lose their dependent status and may have to leave if they haven’t yet received their green cards.
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There are currently over 1.2 million Indians and their families waiting for green cards.
Under the law, a child is defined as someone unmarried and under 21. Once they turn 21 before getting a green card, they are no longer considered a child and might face delays or become ineligible for a green card.
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Documented Dreamers have started a petition asking President Biden to address their situation. They are currently on H4 visas, tied to their parents’ H1B work visas.
A major issue is the “aging out” rule, which means that when they turn 21, they lose their legal status and struggle to work or get financial aid for college without a Social Security Number (SSN). If they cannot switch to another visa type, like a student or work visa, they risk deportation.
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The petition asks for an executive order to grant them Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) so they can work and access benefits. They also want a temporary pause on the “aging out” rule.
Indian nationals, who make up a large portion of H1B visa holders, are particularly affected by the green card backlog.
With 1.2 million Indians waiting for green cards, many will never get them due to annual limits and other restrictions.
The petition argues that losing these young people, many of whom are pursuing STEM degrees, is a significant loss to the American economy.
Documented Dreamers are seeking support from Indian American lawmakers and encouraging the community to raise awareness and support their petition.
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