Hopefully, if this program is
renewed when he graduates from Virginia Tech next year with a degree in
engineering, he will put those skills to work. These are just a few examples about the smart, successful, young
Virginians who also carry the categorization of being called Dreamers. The truth is, in Virginia, we have a vibrant and growing immigrant
community that contributes to all facets of life in the Commonwealth. While I talk today about Dreamers, I also want to make mention of
another program that is caught up in some of these last-minute
negotiations, the so-called TPS individuals--oftentimes individuals
from El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and certain folks who have lived
in this country for decades whose legal status is also in jeopardy. The truth is, whether they are a Dreamer or someone who has been a
beneficiary of the TPS Program, the truth is, immigrants in Virginia
are all across our community. They are doctors, caretakers, small
business owners, high-tech entrepreneurs. Quite honestly, they are also
our next-door neighbors.
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