Five years after being implemented the DACA program has changed the lives of almost 800,000 youth who came to the United States as children. These are some of the takeaways from the last five years.

1. DACA
787,580 APPROVED DACA REQUESTS
According to the latest data from USCIS, 886,814 people have applied
for initial DACA status and 787,580 have been approved since the
program's inception on August 15, 2012. http://bit.ly/2s46MbS
685,195 DACA HOLDERS WORK
A recent study by Professor Tom K. Wong, United We
Dream, the National Immigration Law Center, and the
Center for American Progress estimates that 87% of
DACA holders are employed.
http://ampr.gs/2uI9Deh
POTENTIAL GDP LOSS OF
$460.30 BILLION OVER A DECADE
Using data from two studies the Center for American Progress
estimates a loss of $460.30 billion from the national GDP over the
next ten years if DACA is rescinded
http://for.tn/2eHR8A4
78% OF AMERICAN VOTERS SUPPORT
DREAMERS REMAINING IN THE US
According to a recent Morning Consult survey over 56%
said DREAMERS should eventually become U.S. citizens.
http://bit.ly/2vc3Jjr
41% HAVE A SPOUSE, PARENT,
SIBLING, OR CHILD WHO IS
18 YEARS+ AND A U.S. CITIZEN
These relatives may be able to petition DACA holders for
permanent residence. Talk to an experienced immigration
attorney or OLAP accredited representative to assess
eligibility. http://bit.ly/2va4QBE
TOP 5 TAKEAWAYS ABOUT
By Paula Forero