What's at Stake for Young Undocumented Immigrants?

What's at Stake for Young Undocumented Immigrants?

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The video discusses the situation of undocumented immigrants in the US, focusing on a federal program for young adults. It highlights the political stakes of the program, especially in the context of the 2016 election. Personal stories illustrate the program's impact, enabling participants to work legally and build lives in the US. The video also explores community networks and political activism among immigrants, as well as entrepreneurship opportunities despite legal challenges.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason the President initiated the federal program for undocumented young adults?

To support the election campaign of Hillary Clinton

To reduce the population of undocumented immigrants

To bypass the Senate's failure to pass immigration reform

To increase the number of immigrants in the US

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key requirement for eligibility in the federal program for undocumented young adults?

Applicants must have a job offer

Applicants must have a college degree

Applicants must have arrived in the US before turning 16

Applicants must be over 18 years old

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the federal program help a couple with a one-year-old daughter?

It allowed them to travel freely

It enabled them to buy a house and build credit

It offered them a scholarship for education

It provided them with free healthcare

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of work are many participants of the program involved in?

Healthcare services

Political consulting and marketing

Agricultural labor

Construction work

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique challenge does an undocumented immigrant face when starting a business?

They cannot advertise their business

They cannot pay taxes

They cannot be an employee themselves

They cannot hire employees