Young illegal immigrants may apply for working papers as early as today through the Obama administration’s new immigration program. The Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals was created by an executive order signed by President Obama in June. It allows immigrants who are in the United States illegally to work without fear of deportation for 2 years.The new program does come with a few stipulations. Applicants must have come to the United States at the age of 16 or younger, and must be no older than 30 upon applying. In addition, individuals taking part in the program must not have a criminal record, and must have completed high school or served in the military.This process does not provide U.S. citizenship, and the forms must be completed by February 28, 2013. There is also a fee of $465 to submit the necessary forms.
