Nelson and John both went to the Georgia Institute of Technology. one of the most selective engineering schools in America. In 2012 Nelson graduated from Georgia Tech with honors and a major in computer engineering. President Obama established the DACA Program shortly after Nelson graduated from Georgia Tech. Thanks to DACA. Nelson has been working since 2012 as a computer engineer for a Fortune 500 semiconductor corporation. John also received DACA in 2012. while he was still a student at Georgia Tech. He then worked for 2 years as a researcher in a biomedical engineering lab at Georgia Tech. researching glaucoma. one of the leading causes of blindness. In 2014 John graduated from Georgia Tech with a major in chemical and biomedical engineering and with the highest honors. He is now working as a process engineer with a Fortune 500 company. Nelson Magdaleno wrote me a letter. and here is what he said: To me DACA means an opportunity to be able to live my dreams and contribute to society in ways that I could not have imagined. DACA means one of my life goals. owning my own company. could be a possibility in the future. DACA means a chance. DACA means the American Dream. His brother John wrote. and here is what he said: I consider an American to be someone who loves. and wholeheartedly dedicates themselves to the development of this country. From age nine.