My name is Lauren Bell, I am 20 years old, I live in Madison, Georgia. I moved to the US at the age of 11 with my parents from England and have lived legally in the USA since, though I barely remember life in England at all; the USA is my home now. I am currently on a H4 visa however, on my 21st birthday at the end of January 2013 I will no longer be considered a dependent even though the green card process has been ongoing since 2004; I will be faced with deportation back to the UK.

Ironically, had my parents brought me over here illegally in 2003 I would qualify for amnesty through President Obama's recent legislation called The Dream Act.

The Dream Act: As quoted directly from the USCIS website.

You may request consideration of deferred action for childhood arrivals if you:

1.Were under the age of 31 as of June 15, 2012;

2. Came to the United States before reaching your 16th birthday;

3. Have continuously resided in the United States since June 15, 2007, up to the present time;

4. Were physically present in the United States on June 15, 2012, and at the time of making your request for consideration of deferred action with USCIS;

5.Entered without inspection before June 15, 2012, or your lawful immigration status expired as of June 15, 2012;

6.Are currently in school, have graduated or obtained a certificate of completion from high school, have obtained a general education development (GED) certificate, or are an honorably discharged veteran of the Coast Guard or Armed Forces of the United States; and

Have not been convicted of a felony, significant misdemeanor, three or more other misdemeanors, and do not otherwise pose a threat to national security or public safety.

I MEET ALL OF THESE REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT ONE. I DID NOT COME HERE ILLEGALLY.

This law needs to be changed, there must be many other families in the same situation, please sign my petition and forward it to all of your friends.