NAME: Itzel Guillen
AGE: 18
BIRTHPLACE: Mexico City
CURRENT RESIDENCE: San Diego
BACKGROUND: Arrived in San Diego when she was 4 years old with an imposter identification card that was presented to a border inspector. Graduated from Patrick Henry High School in San Diego this year and plans to study psychology at San Diego State University this fall. Plans to apply for temporary status as early as this week.
QUOTE: "Even though it's temporary and there might be risks, I'm willing to try. I would like to encourage people take a risk as well. If we didn't take risks, we would all regret it."
NAME: Carolina Valdivia
AGE: 23
BIRTHPLACE: Mexicali, Mexico.
CURRENT RESIDENCE: Escondido, Calif.
BACKGROUND: Arrived in the San Diego when she was 12 years old and overstayed a tourist visa. Graduated from Orange Glen High School in Escondido, Calif., and California State University, San Marcos with degrees in sociology and criminal justice and will pursue a doctoral degree in sociology with eyes toward a teaching career. Lives in Escondido with her parents, who are in the United States illegally. Plans to apply for temporary status in a month, when transcripts and other documents are in hand.
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Casa de Maryland volunteer Nathaly Uribe helps applicants with the documents they need to apply this afternoon for the Deferred Action Childhood Arrivals, Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012, at Casa de Maryland in Langley Park, Md. Hundreds of thousands of young illegal immigrants scrambled to get papers in order Wednesday as the U.S. started accepting applications to allow them to avoid deportation and get a work permit _ but not a path to citizenship. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
Close QUOTE: "(A work permit) would give me an opportunity to really show my potential. At least it would bring a sense of security. At least I would be able to drive and work. I would be able to contribute to the United States."
NAME: Irving Zambrano
AGE: 18
BIRTHPLACE: Mexico City
CURRENT RESIDENCE: San Diego
BACKGROUND: Arrived in San Diego in the back seat of a car when he was 3 years old. Graduated from Patrick Henry High School in San Diego this year and plans to attend San Diego City College this fall. Hopes to transfer to a University of California school, study mechanical engineering and pursue a career in automotive design. Plans to apply for temporary status within a month.
QUOTE: "There are definitely some risks, but I think should be OK with it. I personally don't think I have a lot to worry about. It would have a pretty big impact on my life, being able to work and to help pay for school."
NAME: Juan Santiago
AGE: 24
BIRTHPLACE: Coatecas Altas, Oaxaca, Mexico
CURRENT RESIDENCE: Madera, Calif.
BACKGROUND: An indigenous Zapotec Indian from Oaxaca, Mexico, Santiago crossed the Arizona desert into the U.S. with his mother when he was 11, joining his farmworker father and four older brothers in Madera. He is the first member of his family to graduate from high school and go to college. A political science student, he plans to apply for deferred action later this week.
QUOTE: "It's a great relief for us ... Instead of worrying about deportation, we can now focus on our education, for our own benefit and that of this nation. Because we're not leaving the U.S., this is our country."
NAME: Jaime Guzman
AGE: 26
BIRTHPLACE: Mexico City, Mexico
CURRENT RESIDENCE: Portland, Ore.
BACKGROUND: Smuggled through a U.S. border checkpoint in a car at age 12. Said he is not planning to apply for deferred action out of a sense of solidarity with young people and family who don't qualify for the program. Currently runs a youth coaching and consulting business.
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