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DACA Delays Stall Renewals, Dreamers Turn to Burritos

6/16/2026

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Six-month processing delays are preventing DACA Dreamers from renewing work authorization.
Cesar quit his HR job and sells burritos after waiting six months for renewal.
Juliana Macedo do Nascimento of United We Dream says the backlog threatens families and economies.
U.S. President Donald Trump proposes E-Verify for DACA employers and bans commercial driver’s licenses, prompting advocates to call for the Dream Act to grant residency and citizenship.

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Story summary

Six-month processing delays are preventing DACA Dreamers from renewing work authorization.
Cesar quit his HR job and sells burritos after waiting six months for renewal.
Juliana Macedo do Nascimento of United We Dream says the backlog threatens families and economies.
U.S. President Donald Trump proposes E-Verify for DACA employers and bans commercial driver’s licenses, prompting advocates to call for the Dream Act to grant residency and citizenship.