The plan, though appreciated by some in Congress, but hugely slammed by conservative activists and Democrats, accusing President Donald Trump of holding “Dreamers” hostage to his hard-line immigration agenda. However, the plan would not allow immigrants’ parents to seek lawful status, the officials said. The Nonpartisan Migration Policy Institute said it believes the largest share of the White House’s 1.8 million people who’d be eligible for citizenship, 1.3 million are people who currently meet all of DACA’s eligibility requirements. And 100,000 more are people who are under age 15, the minimum age allowed for most people requesting protection under the program. –with inputs from APFor all the latest World News, download Indian Express App© IE Online Media Services Pvt Ltd

Source: Indian Express January 27, 2018 08:48 UTC